Lucknow also known as 'The City of Nawabs' is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and is the hub for culture and artists.
It is the second largest city of Uttar Pradesh, only after Kanpur. The City of Nawabs is known for its architectural marvels and the street food is to die for here in Lucknow.
Home to the famous Kathak dance and also known for many languages like Urdu, Hindi with a rich influence for poetry, Lucknow reminds travellers of all these factors as they explore its bazaars or visit its monuments. Here is a pictorial tour to the 'City of Nawabs', Lucknow.
Bara Imambara
A splendid view of the monument.
Photo Courtesy: Bombman
Chota Imambara
An architectural view of the monument.
Photo Courtesy: Adeel Anwer
Rumi Darwaza
The monument surrounded by River Gomti.
Photo Courtesy: Rajesh
Husainabad Imambara
A serene view of the monument surrounded by greenary.
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Jama Masjid
A view of the mosque in Lucknow.
Photo Courtesy: Varun Shiv Kapur
Kaiserbagh Palace
A view of the towering structure of the palace.
Photo Courtesy: Vanlal Tochhawng
Shah Najaf Imambara
A distant view of the entrance of the monument.
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Lucknow Residency
A view of the Residency in ruins.
Photo Courtesy: Saad Akhtar
Kanshiram Smarak
A view of the grand memorial structure in Lucknow.
Photo Courtesy: Sushil Kashyap
Fort Rampura
An inside view of the fort in Lucknow.
Photo Courtesy: Matt Stabile
Lohia Park
A view of sprawling green lawns.
Photo Courtesy: Mohitextreme
Marine Drive
A splendid view of the Marine Drive at evening.
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La Martinere College
An illuminated view of the college.
Photo Courtesy: Ahmad Faiz Mustafa
Lucknow Zoo
A lush green surrounding inside the zoo.
Photo Courtesy: Adeel Anwer
Lucknow Delicacies
Tunday's Gelawati Kababs, a speciality of Lucknow.
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Charbagh Railway Station
A splendid view of the railway station
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