15 Best Things to Do in Lucknow

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   Chota Imambara

   Landmark

   Chota Imambara, also called the Palace of Lights, is a stunning Shia Muslim shrine built in the 19th century.

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   Imambara Shah Najaf

   Religious site

   Imambara Shah Najaf is a serene and architecturally striking mausoleum built entirely of white marble, replicating the design of the revered Imam Ali shrine in Najaf.

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   Bara Imambara

   Landmark

   The Bara Imambara is the grand architectural centrepiece of Lucknow, a vast and ingenious 18th-century complex built by the Nawab of Awadh, famous above all for its astonishing central hall and its labyrinth.

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   Hazratganj

   Neighborhood

   Hazratganj, often called the heart of Lucknow, offers a blend of colonial charm and modern sophistication.

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   The Residency, Lucknow

   Historic site

   The Residency in Lucknow is a poignant historic site comprising ruins of British colonial buildings that were besieged during the 1857 Indian Rebellion.

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   Ambedkar Memorial Park

   Park & nature

   Ambedkar Memorial Park is a sprawling public park in Lucknow dedicated to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India's constitution.

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   Rumi Darwaza

   Landmark

   Rumi Darwaza, or the Turkish Gate, is a majestic 60-foot-tall gateway built in 1784 under Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula.

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   Chowk

   LandmarkFree entry

   Chowk is the historic heart of old Lucknow, a bustling market area that has been a center of commerce and culture for centuries.

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   Janeshwar Mishra Park

   Park & nature

   Janeshwar Mishra Park, named after a former politician, spans over 376 acres, making it one of Asia's largest urban parks.

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    Lal Baradari

    Landmark

    Lal Baradari, meaning 'Red Pavilion,' is a historic building constructed in the 19th century by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II.

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    Jama Mosque, Lucknow

    Religious site

    Jama Mosque in Lucknow is a magnificent Mughal-era mosque built in the 15th century, known for its impressive architecture and spiritual ambiance.

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    Manyawar Shri Kanshiram Ji Green Eco Garden

    Park & nature

    Manyawar Shri Kanshiram Ji Green Eco Garden is a sprawling eco-park that emphasizes sustainability and green living.

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    Fun Republic Mall (Lucknow)

    Market

    Fun Republic Mall stands as a premier destination for shopping and entertainment in Lucknow.

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    Sikandar Bagh

    Historic site

    Sikandar Bagh is a historic garden and palace complex built by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II.

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    Husainabad Clock Tower

    Landmark

    The Husainabad Clock Tower is a striking Victorian Gothic structure erected in 1881, standing 221 feet tall and making it one of the tallest clock towers in India.

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Beyond the big names, the categories below cover everything else we track here.