A place of Nawabs was initially called as Awadh, Now Lucknow. The city is famous for its historical monuments, culture, language, behaviors, and cuisine. Here you can experience the Mughal Architecture and lifestyle that is still alive in between modernity. On one hand, you can find big shopping malls, plazas, pizza hut etc. while another is depicting complete historical values, art, handicrafts, and food.
Most people visit here for food and designer work on clothes. Here everyone respect everyone even if do not know each other. Here is list of top historical as well as famous places that can be visited in Lucknow.
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1. Bara Imambara
Located amidst of Gomti River and greenery, it was built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula. It is among the top visited place in Lucknow. Its unique architecture shows the Mughals engineering. Here no one can visit without a guide and if someone tries to do, they will definitely lose their path.
2. Chota Imambara (Hussainabad Imambara)
Located near Bara Imambara in Chowk Luckonw, is known as The Palace of Lights. You can see different chandeliers, hamam for royal families, fountains, garden and mosque inside it. It was built in 1838 by Muhammad Ali Shah.
3. The Residency
It was built between 1780 to 1800 AD for British as resident for general. Now, today it is heritage site and maintained by the government, as there is a old museum inside. It shows the glimpse of Nawabs of Lucknow, paintings, engineering, and lifestyle. Every evening a light and sound show is played to display the history of the Residency.
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4. Jama Masjid
One of the most important and holy place in Lucknow. It is known everywhere because of its design and architecture. A symbol of belief, art, culture, unity, and religion has seen many festivals. 260 pillars support this yellow sandstone mosque with 15 arched domes that are pleasing for eyes.
5. Rumi Darwaza (Turkish Gate)
Located near Bhul Bhullaiya, it was built by Nawab-Asaf-Ud-Dowlah in Awadhi architecture, in 1784. This sixty feet tall darwaza is a logo of Lucknow city. It is not allowed to go to terrace of the gate now but from there you can see the city.
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6. Begum Hazarat Mahal Park
This park was built in 1962 in the memory of a courageous woman Begum Hazrat Mahal. The Begum of Awadh and park had her memorial that bears the coat of Arms of royal families. She revolted against the British rise in 1857. It is great attraction during Holi and Dushera.
7. Chattar Manzil
Chattar Manzil or Umbrella palace is a building which served as a a palace for the rulers of Awadh and their wives. This was constructed in 1789 had became major stronghold for revolutionaries in 1857. Its architecture is inspired from Indo-European-Nawabi architectural style.
8. Lucknow Museum
This is the oldest and largest museum of Uttar Pradesh, which date back to Gupta period. In addition, it has pottery, weapons, manuscripts, weapons, tools, and more than 100,000 antiques and artifacts of that period.
9. Ambedkar Memorial Park
This park has large number of elephant idols and is spread across 107 acres of land in Gomti Nagar. This contains a one idol of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. This entire park is constructed with red sandstone that was bought from Rajasthan.
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10. Constantia House
Now this house is La Martiniere college and is one of the historical landmarks of Lucknow. This mix architecture building has great touch of Italian architecture. Moreover, the college was battle honored due to its contribution in the siege of Lucknow.
11. Shopping in Lucknow
The city of the nawabs and nawabi andaz is a paradise for shopaholics. The famous Chikan work, zardosi and crystal work is the most famous in the city. Explore the finest of crafts, utensils, pickles and a lot more in the city.
Famous shopping markets are Hazartganj, Aminabad, Chowk, Nakhas Market, Yahiyaganj Market.
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12. Lucknow Zoo
This zoo is house of many rare species such as birds, owls, Indian wolf, deer, hog, white tiger etc and it is also known as Prince of Wales zoo. It covers the area of 71.6 acres and it was built in 1921 to welcome the Prince of Wales.
13. Janeshwar Mishra Park
This urban park is located in Gomti Nagar area, was built in memory of Janeshwar Mishra in 2014. Build under the Lucknow Development Authority is considered as Aisa’s 10th largest garden. it is built for multipurpose like picnic, boating, house for various birds, fishes, and amphibians.
14. Famous mouthwatering dishes of Lucknow
Lucknow is rich in culture and historical places but is heaven for foodies. Every traveler must taste the famous kebabs of the city of nawabs.
Try out Galawati Kebab, Boti Kabab, Tunday Kebab, Lucknowi Biryani, Tokri Chaat, Paya Ki Nihari, Malai Ki Gilori, Lucknawi paan, Prakash Ki Kulf on your trip to Lucknow.
15. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park
This park was built in the memory of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a socialist thinker and is covered across 76 acres of land. It consists of 4 courtyards and one can enter from any door. Built beautifully with jogging tracks, seasonal trees, and flowers, is open from 6 am to 10 pm.
16. Chandrika Devi Temple
Located at the bank of Gomti, it is 28 km away from main city. This temple is dedicated to goddess Chandrika, a form of Durga Mata. This 300-year-old temple is famous for its fair in the months of March and November.
