Tourist Destinations in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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Best Places to Visit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh : Lucknow is the Capital City of Uttar Pradesh a state of India. Lucknow is famous for its History, Culture and Incredible heritage. The city reflects of glorious heritage of Nawab. Where the fragrance of culture, etiquette, poetry, music and food is spread everywhere. The Old Buildings, streets and carvings of this city are famous all over the world. The Nawab of Awadh have given many identities to Lucknow. Like Lucknow’s chikankari and Awadhi food. You can also call it “Nawabo ka shahar” Lucknow.
Best places to visit in Lucknow:-
Bada Imam Baada (Bhul Bhulaiya) / (बड़ा इमामबाड़ा (भूल भुलैया)
This Imambaara is one of the the largest Imambara in the World. This was built in 18th century. There are two big things are present here ‘Bhul Bhulaiya’ and ‘Large Central Hall’. Bhul Bhulaiya is the popular tourist attractions in Lucknow. Bhool Bhulaiya is said to be the largest maze of India. It is said that in The Bhul Bhulaiya to have 1,024 interconnected passageways.
It is said that Bhul Bhulaiya was built to provide employment to the people of Lucknow during the famine. It is also said that the Nawab of Awadh had built the maze for the entertainment of his wives and concubines. The walls of the maze are made of similar gates, making it easy to get lost.
Rumi Darwaza (Turkish Gate) / रूमी दरवाज़ा (तुर्की गेट)
This is the example of Awadhi Architecture. Rumi Darwaza is also known as Turkish Gate. Rumi Darwaza has become a famous landmark of Lucknow. It was constructed by Nawab Asaf- Ud- Daula in 1784.
Chhota Imambara / छोटा इमामबाड़ा
This is also called Palace of Light. It was built by the Nawab of Awadh, Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838.
Husainabad Clock Tower / हुसैनाबाद घंटाघर
It is Lucknow landmark. Husainabad Clock Tower is also known as Ghantaghar. It is the tallest Clock Tower in India. The clock tower is constructed by Hussainabad Trust in 1881. It is a popular tourist places in Lucknow. It is the symbol of Lucknow’s rich heritage.
Satkhanda (Chand Mahal) / सतखंडा (चाँद महल)
Satkhanda which means “seven floors” in Hindi. It is an unfinished four-storey red brick watchtower. It was to be constructed up to seven storeys. But due to the untimely demise of King Mohammad Ali Shah, its construction was stopped in 1840 after only four floors were completed.
Satkhanda is situated near the Chhota Imambara. It is open to visitors from Sunrise to Sunset. Legend has it that the tower was built to view the Eid ka Chand (the sighting of the crescent moon marking the end of Ramadan). That is why it is called Chand Mahal.
These are just a few of many tourist places in Lucknow. Lucknow is also famous for its delicious cuisine, especially Awadhi cuisine.
