The fascinating Lucknow heritage trail
Priya SrivastavaPriya Srivastava/Times Travel Editor/SIGHTSEEING IN LUCKNOW/ Updated : Oct 6, 2016, 15:35 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 … Read more
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. Read less

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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