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Lucknow is the
capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. This metro city is the
administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division.
Lucknow has always been known as a multicultural city and flourished as a
cultural and artistic hub of North India in the 18th and 19th centuries and
as a seat of power of Nawabs. Today it continues as an important centre of
government, education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals,
technology, design, culture, tourism, music, and poetry.
Lucknow is
well connected with all metro and other important cities like Bangalore,
Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu Tawi, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Pune,
Jaipur and Bhopal either by Lucknow Charbagh(N.R.) or by Lucknow
Junction(N.E.R.). Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (IATA: LKO, ICAO: VILK),
is situated at Amausi in the city of Lucknow, India.
Lucknow
Attractions
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Bara Imambara
Bara Imambara a beautiful splendid building was built by 4th Nawab of
Awadh, Asaf-Ud-Dowhala and the construction work was taken up in the
year 1784. It took 14 years to complete. It was designed by the
Architect Hafiz Kifayat ullah, Shahjahanabadi, a prominent Architect of
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Shahi Baoli
This Royal well is in the same campus. This amazing structure is on the
eastern side. This is Shahi Bavali. You can go downstairs to see the
well with blue water on surface and the bathrooms constructed around the
well on ground, first and second floors of the Well.
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Shah Najaf Imambara
Shah Najaf Imambara is a beautiful white domed structure situated at
the bank of river Gomti and near Sahara Ganj Shopping Mall in Lucknow. |
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Rumi Darwaza
This looks so beautiful that you may not resist your temptation to have
a close look at this 3 Storey building It is called the signature
building of Lucknow and also Turkish Gate. Since it was made by workers
from Rome, hence its name is Roomi Gate. The architecture design was
made by Kifayatulla. |
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Clock Tower
Just after Rumi Darwaja, you will see 221' tall Clock Tower. It is
called Hussainabad Clock Tower. The Hussainabad Clock Tower is truly the
finest structure of British architecture in India.. |
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Hussainabad Picture
Gallery
Hussainabad Picture Gallery in Lucknow is situated near the Chhota
Imambara and the Gallery Building is visible from the main road. Built
by the third Nawab of Awadh, Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah in the year 1838
for being used as a Royal summer house, Picture Gallery is one of the
most liked tourist spot in Lucknow. |
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Satkhanda
This amazing
citadel was constructed during the time of Nawab Muhamad Ali Shah, but
his untimely demise in 1840 blocked its construction. |
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Chhota Imambara (Hussainbad
Ka Imambara)
Few meters away from Satkhanda, Chhota Imambara is situated .It is also
called the Hussainabad Imambara and well known as a Palace of
Lights.This beautiful building was built in 1837 -40 by Nawab Muhammad
Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Avadh to serve as his own mausoleum. |
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Jama Masjid or Masjid
Malika Jahan
In the year 1839 in Lucknow City, King Muhammad Ali Shah started
constructing Jama Masjid in Tahsinganj area of the city with the
intention to surpass the Jama Masjid at
Delhi in size and look. |
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Lucknow Residency
Not more than a kilometer from Laxman Tila, you can view a mook witness
of the First war of India's Independence -Constructed in 1775, Residence
is a place of historical buildings. You may see here Museum as the rest
of buildings are broken. |
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Tomb of Saadat Ali Khan
In Hazratganj area, this beautful Maqbara was constructed by Badshah
Gajiuddin Haider son of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, This Maqbara is really
beautiful and stones are carved with beautiful designs. The floor of the
building is made of marble and other precious stones. |
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The Constantia (La
Martinere College Building)
It is one of the most magnificent buildings,constructed in eighteenth
century in Lucknow. While some other imposing structures had been
periodically added to it, the imposing centre-point is La Martiniere
“Constantia”, which was the country house of Major-General Claude
Martin. |
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Ambedkar Memorial
Dr Bhimrao
Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal (also known as Ambedkar
Memorial, Ambedkar Park) is a memorial dedicated to the glory of Phule,
Narayan Guru, Shahuji Maharaj, Bhimrao Ambedkar, Kanshi Ram and other
who devoted their life for humanity, equality and social justice. |
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