Places to Visit in Lucknow
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Chowk
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Markets
Chowk is a market place in the old Lucknow area.
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The Residency
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Heritage
- Entry: Paid
The Residency was constructed to serve as the residence of the British Resident General who was a representative in the court of Nawab. A group of buildings that were built in 1800 AD by the then Nawab of Awadh, Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, it became famous during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. In early June...
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Aminabad
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Markets
Aminabad is a large shopping centre that has several shops selling chikan embroidered garments. Located in the old part of Lucknow, the market has existed from the times of the Nawabs of Awadh.
Made up of narrow lanes and by lanes, the market contains several small and medium sized...
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Bara Imambara
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Monument
The Bada Imambara was built by Asaf-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Lucknow, in 1784. Often referred to as Asafi Imambara, it is a shrine built by Shia Muslims for the purpose of Azadari.
Classified as Nawabi architecture, the edifice is part of the Asaf-ud-Daula Imambara Complex that contains a...
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Moti Mahal
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Palace
Moti Mahal is situated on the banks of River Gomti facing Rana Pratap Road near Hazratganj. Often referred to as Pearl Palace, it was built by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan (1798-1814).
It has derived its name due to its pearl like white building. Constructed by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, between...
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Chattar Manzil
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Heritage
Chattar Manzil has derived its name from its umbrella-shaped dome. Built by the Nawabs of Lucknow, its construction has some elements of European architecture. The construction of the edifice commenced during the reign of the Nawab of Lucknow, Ghazi-ud-din Haider.
Owing to his demise...
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Constantia
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Heritage
Constantia is an educational institution that consists of two schools on different campuses for boys and girls. In 1845, with an endowment from the wealthy 18th-century Frenchman, Major-General Claude Martin (1735–1800), the La Martiniere Boys' College was established. Located on the...
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Lucknow Zoo
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Zoo
- Entry: Paid
The Lucknow Zoo has been categorised by the Central Zoo Authority, Government of India, as a large zoo. Within its area of 71.6 acres, the zoo houses 447 mammals, 348 birds, 57 reptiles and a total of 97 different species of wild animals. Royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, lions, wolves, Hoolock...
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Rumi Darwaza
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Gate
Rumi Darwaza was commissioned by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, under the 'Food for Work' program initiated by him to bring respite to the city’s population that was suffering from famine.
Sometimes known as the Turkish Gate, it is an example of Awadhi architecture. Completed in the...
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Hazratganj Market
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Markets
Hazratganj Market was established in 1810 by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, who had acquired the throne with the help of the British in January 1798. Named after Hazrat Ali, the fourth caliph, the market has several lanes that were frequented by lovers of music, perfumes and poetry. The market was a...
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Shaheed Smarak
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Monument
Shaheed Smarak pays tribute to the heroes of India’s First War of Independence. Erected to mark the first centenary celebrations of the Sepoy Mutiny, the memorial depicts a marble finishing with a garden on its sides. River Gomti marks the background of the memorial.
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Begum Hazrat Mahal Park
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Park
Begum Hazrat Mahal Park pays tribute to Begum Hazrat Mahal, who was the first wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah. As she played a very crucial role during the era of the First Freedom Movement in 1857, the State Government built a marble memorial in her honour in the old Victoria Park.
Opened...
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Council House
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Other
The Council House has been designed in an octagonal shape with a typical dome with the national bird peacock. The dome with peacock is embellished with numerous plumes.
Now the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan, its foundation stone was laid by Sir Harcourt Butler in 1922. Mirzapur stones have been...
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Ramakrishna Math
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Religious
The Ramakrishna Math started functioning in Nirlanagar seven decades ago. Made of marble and located amidst a garden, the math contains idols of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.
On the walls, figures like conch shell, disc, lotus, drum, trident, swans,...
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1857 Memorial Museum
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
1857 Memorial Museum contains exhibits that showcase the story of 1857 in a chronological order. The museum has been established keeping in view its importance during the First War of Indian Independence.
A model of The Residency, old photographs, lithographs, paintings, documents and...
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Chota Imambara
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Monument
The Chota Imambara was built by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Awadh in 1838. Often known as Hussainabad Imambara, the monument was meant to serve as the mausoleum for its founder. Its decorations during special festivals have got it the title of 'Palace of Lights'. For...
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Gautam Buddha Park
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Park
Gautam Buddha Park offers an opportunity to enjoy paddle boating in the canal. Apart from having rides for children, the park is also used by political parties to hold rallies.
Elephant or the Hati Park is located near this park. Located in between the Bada Imambara and the Martyrs...
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Juma Masjid
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Mosque
Juma Masjid was constructed in 1423 by Sultan Ahmed Shah entirely with yellow sandstone. Known for its intricate style of design and architecture, it is referred to by the name of Jami Masjid in Lucknow.
Located in the heart of the city, the structure has a combination of Hindu and...
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Husainabad Clock Tower
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Clock Tower
The Husainabad Clock Tower is located adjacent to the Rumi Darwaza. Constructed by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haider in the year 1880, it has the biggest fitted clock that cost the government around INR1.75 lakhs at that time. At 67 metres, it is the tallest Clock Tower in India. Designed by Roskell...
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Satkhanda
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Other
Satkhanda is located just opposite the Hussainabad Imambara. Meaning 'seven storeys', the 67-metre tall red-brick watchtower shows a blend of French and Italian style structural designs.
Constructed during the time of Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, it is famed as the tallest tower in...
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Farangi Mahal
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Palace
Farangi Mahal originally belonged to a French businessman named Neal. The French businessman had to give up his entire trade and belongings as per the royal decree.
After being confiscated by the government as per the royal decree, the edifice was given to his Islamic consultant Mullah...
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Shah Najaf Imambara
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Monument
Shah Najaf Imambara is a replica of the tomb of Hazarat Ali in Iraq. Located on the south bank of River Gomti, the monument houses the remains of Ghazi-ud-din Haider and his three wives. Silver and golden tombs of his wives on either side flank the tomb of Ghazi-ud-din Haider. The golden tomb...
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Sikander Bagh
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Garden
Sikander Bagh has been named after the queen of the last ruler of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah. Spread over an area of 50 square metres in the National Botanical Research Institute, the park was one of the venues of the Revolt of 1857.
In a pavilion located in its centre, performances of...
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Taal Katore-ki-Karbala
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Religious
Taal Katore-ki-Karbala was built in the year 1800 AD by Meer Khuda Buksh. A significant spot of the Shia Muslims of Lucknow, it is an important monument where the tomb of the Shia Martyr, Hazrat Hussain's Rauza is located.
On the eve of Muharam, this shrine witnesses huge gatherings....
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Main Ghat
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Religious
Main Ghat, located in the hilly terrains of the city, is also referred to as the Lucknowi Ghat.
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Kaiserbagh Palace
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Palace
Kaiserbagh Palace is located in the south-east corner of Chattar Manzil. As soon as he ascended the throne in 1847, Wajid Ali Shah began the construction the palace. Known as an acclaimed singer and a poet rather than a good administrator, Wajid Ali Shah visualised a palace complex that...
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Dahas Ghat
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Picnic Spot
Dahas Ghat can be reached from the 'Dahas Lake'. The beautifully carved land mass is used as a camping site by tourists.
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Taluqdar Hall
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Heritage
- Entry: Paid
Taluqdar Hall is housed in a small part of the pink and terracotta coloured building that was built by the third King of Awadh, Mohammed Ali Shah (1837-1842). In contemporary accounts, this double storey building is often referred to as a Baradari.
A talaab (water tank) was built a year...
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Kukrail Forest Reserve
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Sanctuary
The Kukrail Forest Reserve has been developed by the Forest Department of Lucknow. Located at a distance of 15 km from the destination, the reserve is famous for a deer farm and crocodile nursery.
Variety of deer like sambars, black bucks and spotted deer, and birds can be seen in the...
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Colvin Taluqdars Collage
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Other
Colvin Taluqdars’ College was conceived by Sir Auckland Colvin, Lieutenant Governor of the North West Provinces, while functioning as Lieutenant Governor of Awadh and Agra.
Dating from 1892, it is one of the oldest public schools in India. Established exclusively for the wards of...
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Dilkhusha Kothi
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 31Places to Visit in Lucknow
- Type: Heritage
Dilkhusha Kothi was constructed around 1800 by the British resident Major Gore Ouseley, who was a friend of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, the ruler of Awadh. Located in the Dilkhusha area of Lucknow, the 18th-century house was built in the English baroque style.
Owing to being shelled during...
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