Rani ki Vav
Solanki-period workshops · Patan, India
Rani ki Vav transforms a stepwell into a richly articulated underground architectural sequence. Terraced stairs, columned levels and carved figures accompany the descent towards water. The site reveals the close relationship between hydraulic infrastructure, sacred meaning and craftsmanship in the architecture of medieval Gujarat. Visiting: Entry is ticketed, with higher rates for foreign visitors.