Hampi 21 Queen's Bath Place Royal Bathing Pool Hampi tourism UNESCO world Heritage site Karnataka скачать в хорошем качестве

Hampi 21 Queen's Bath Place Royal Bathing Pool Hampi tourism UNESCO world Heritage site Karnataka

Hampi 21 Queen's Bath Place, Royal Bathing Pool, Hampi tourism UNESCO world Heritage site Hampi Tourism, Bellary Tourism, Karnataka tourism, temples of Karnataka, ancient temples India, ancient Indian Architecture. The Queen’s Bath in Hampi is a colossal bath that exemplifies the architectural excellence prevalent during the days of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is located close to the entrance of the Royal Enclosure in Hampi. Constructed during the reign of the Vijayanagara Empire, the Queen’s Bath impresses visitors even today, more than 500 years after it was built. The Queen’s Bath is believed to be constructed by Achyuta Raya for the women of the royal family of Vijayanagara. Though named as the Queen’s Bath, it was in all probability used as the private bathing chamber of the king and his queens. It is also believed that the lavish bath was a royal pleasure complex. This belief is due to the location of the bath, which is outside the Royal Enclosure.The Queen’s Bath is an elaborate structure with a simple exterior and an ornate interior. Built in the Indo-Islamic style of architecture, this striking enclosed space is designed to be unique than any other private or public bath in Hampi. The Queen’s Bath is a rectangular building. The structure has an area of 30 square metres. A large sunken bath constructed in the centre of the structure has an area of 15 square metres and a depth of 1.8 metres. The bath is surrounded by beautiful arched corridors having pillars and projecting ornate balconies with windows. There are stone steps that lead down to the floor of the bath. However, there is no ceiling over the bath and it is open to the sky.the Queen’s Bath is also connected to an aqueduct for fresh water supply.There is a bridge to cross the moat and reach the bath. It is believed that the moat was designed to prevent anyone from entering the building while the bath was in use. Guide Manjunath Gowda M: 9448975862 M: 9110279006 Contact me on [email protected]