The fascinating Lucknow heritage trail

SIGHTSEEING IN LUCKNOW Updated : Oct 6, 2016, 03.35 PM IST

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Explore Lucknow’s golden past by visiting these fascinating heritage sites and monuments in the city. One of the most famous historical attractions here is the Bada Imambara (popularly known as Bhoolbhulaiya), built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784. A reminiscent of the Mughal era, this intricately carved building is amongst the must-visit tourist attractions of Lucknow. Built in the 19th century, The Residency—witness to the inglorious Revolt of 1857 in India and the Constantia (now a part of La Martiniere College) from 1800s add to the architectural grandeur of the city. Some of the other famous heritage spots in Lucknow include Kaiserbagh Palace Complex, Rumi Darwaza, Chowk Bazaar and Chattar Manzil.
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Park

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Begum Hazrat Mahal Park

Situated in the heart of the city, the Begum Hazrat Mahal Park was built in the memory of the beautiful Queen of Awadh, Begum Hazrat Mahal. Though the garden and monument were constructed by the Indian government to comm...more

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Architecture

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Rumi Darwaza

An exquisite example of Awadhi architecture, the Rumi Darwaza is a 60-foot-tall gateway located close to historical landmarks such as Bada Imambara and Chota Imambara in the city of Lucknow.

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Historical

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Chowk

Chowk is a popular market in central Lucknow, located about three km from Bara Imambara. One of the oldest markets in the city, it comprises of inter-connected narrow streets, with small shops selling chikan garments, it...more

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Historical

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Constantia

Now a part of the famous La Martiniere College in Lucknow, the Constantia is a grand creation of a Frenchman called General Claude Martin.Martin started the construction of this structure in 1785, with the intention of b...more

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Architecture

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Chattar Manzil (Umbrella Palace)

Situated on the banks of the Gomti River, the Chattar Manzil or Umbrella Palace was built by Nawab Ghazi-dd-din Haider but was completed only after his death by his son, Nawab Nasir-dd-din Haider. One of the most imposin...more

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Historical

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Kaiserbagh Palace Complex

​One of the most-visited tourist attractions in Lucknow, Kaiserbagh Palace complex is truly an architectural marvel. It was built by the Nawab of Awadh Wajid Ali Shah between 1848 and 1850. In the later years, the palace...more

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Historical

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The Residency

Lucknow’s Residency (also known as British Residency) offers intriguing glimpses of the city’s past during the colonial period.

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Food

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Bada Imambara

Located at the bank of Gomti River in Lucknow, this historic tomb was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784 and is a must-see for history-lovers.

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