Places Of Interest

Asafi Imambara

Popularly known as the Bara Imambara, this ia a Beutiful combination of Mughal,Rajput
and Gothic architecture, the Asafi Imambara was built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784.
The central hall of the Imambara is said to be the largest vaulted chamber in the world.A
staircase from outside leads to a series of labyrinths,which should best be visited with
authorised guides.

Husainabad Imammbara

Popurally known as the Chota Imambara,this imposing structure houses the tombs of it's
builder Mohammad Ali Shah and of his mother.Guilded mirrors,colourful stucco,chandelirs,
the king's throne and ornate Tazia or replicas of the tombs at Karbala adorn
the interiors.

Residency

Located near the River Bank Colony,the Residency was built for the British residents
between 1780 and 1800 by nawab Sadat Ali Khan.Originally a beutiful building sorrounded
by sprawling lawns and terraced gardens,the Residency witnessed a bloody battle during the
first war of indepence in 1857.An English lobby where the British took shelter still stand as a
silent testimonial to our tumultuous past.

Rumi Darwaza

A Fascimile of one of the gates of constantinople,the 60 feet tall Rumi Darwaza was built by
Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula to create employment during the terrible famine of 1784.

Clock Tower

Constructed in 1881,the 221 feet tall Husainabad Clock Tower has a huge clock brought
from Luise Gate Hill,London,installed in it.

National Botanical Reserch Inst.

The Institute has sprawling garden and is open to public from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m..Pitched battles
were fought here during the 1857 revolution.

Zoo/State Museum

Located at Banarasi Bagh,the Prince of Wales Zoolgical Garden has a large collection of
animals.A favourate spot for recreation within the Zoo is the Lucknow Museum which houses
a large collection of artefacts and memorabilla
Weekly off : Monday

Others

Other places of interest include Asafi Masjid,La Martineire,Dilkusha Garden, Chattar Manzil,
Maqbara Sadat Ali Khan,Quiserbagh Baradari,Boat Club,Kukrail Picnic Spot and the
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary.

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