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Historical Monuments to Visit in Lucknow
Explore Lucknow's rich history and heritage through its magnificent historical monuments. From majestic forts to intricately designed temples and opulent palaces, each place reflects the city's glorious past. Perfect for history buffs or curious travelers, these places combine architectural beauty with Lucknow's fascinating stories. Whether you're on a cultural quest or simply looking for great photo opportunities, these monuments are a must-visit when in Lucknow.
British Residency, Lucknow
As is evident from the name the building was once the residence of the British Resident General who was a representative in the court of Nawab. Now the group of buildings overlooking the Gomti river is a government office, a heritage site, and a popular tourist landmark. The building earned
significance during the seize of Lucknow, held when the first revolt 1857 was staged in India. It served as the warehouse of those "wretched cartridges". Once a magnificent three-story building it had a library, offices, residential quarter, armory, worship places, stables, dispensaries, games room, etc. The large hallways have high ceilings with arches bearing intricate detailings. A beautiful fountain at the entrance amidst the lawns adds to the grandeur.
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Address Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Deep Manak Nagar, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow
Place Type Monument
Best For Friends, Parents, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee Indians (per person) - ₹20/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹250/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹20/- (per person)
Opening Time British Residency opening and closing timing is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Opening Days The British Residency is open every day for visitors
Best Month January, February, March, April
Nearest Metro
Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow
Charbagh literally refers to four gardens which once existed in the area. The majestic and aesthetically designed building gives a glimpse of the rich Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The premises of the station are so constructed that the sound of the trains cannot be heard outside. The premises originally belonged
to an orchard that was converted into a railway station in 1867. The impressive construction of the building gives a feel of a chessboard with domes and buildings resembling the pieces of chess in the aerial view. It remains a hot spot of activity throughout the year and is equipped with modern-day facilities.
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Address Charbhag Railway station, Lucknow
Place Type Sightseeing
Best For Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Charbagh Station open for 24 hours all days in week
Opening Days The Charbagh station is open every day for visitors
Best Month September, October, November, December
Nearest Metro
Chattar Manzil, Lucknow
Located on the banks of River Gomti, the two-story building exhibits a unique blend of European and nawabi architecture. The building is currently owned by Central Drug Research Institute though it was originally built by General Claud Martin as his residence in 1781. It has gilded umbrella on the dome
and it is popularly called the umbrella palace. The major highlight and the most captivating feature of the building is the presence of underground halls, the tahekhanas which lead into the river Gomti. They were designed purposefully to regulate temperature during summers. Several curious tourists are drawn to witness this marvel all around the year.
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Address Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow
Place Type Monument
Best For Friends, Parents, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Chattar Manzil opening and closing timing is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Opening Days The Bara Imambara is open from Friday to Monday in a week, Closed on every Saturday & Sunday.
Best Month May, June, July, August
Nearest Metro
Constantia House, Lucknow
Constantia House is located on the premises of the famous La Martiniere Boys College, in Lucknow. The construction of this yellow sandstone building was initiated by a French Major-General Claude Martin, in 1785. It is an architectural potpourri reflecting a combination of Greek, English, Italian, and Mughal styles. A flight
of grand stairs leads to the entrance of this majestic building. The interiors of the building are decorated by french carpets, detailings of plaster of Paris, mirrors, and paintings. A tall copula"Laat" seems to touch the blue sky. The building serves as the burial ground of its author manufacturer. The grandiosity of the palatial building reminds of the opulence of the bygone era.
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Address La Martiniere Road, La Martiniere College, Lucknow
Place Type Monument
Best For Friends, Siblings, Youngsters
Best Month January, February, March, April
Nearest Metro
Dilkusha Kothi, Lucknow
The remnants of the 18th-century building are not only a delight for visitors, but has also immense historical and cultural significance. Located in the vicinity of Gomti River the Baroque-style construction, though impacted severely, managed to survive the first war of Indian independence in 1857. The building was originally erected
to serve as the hunting lodge for the Nawabs. Bearing a close resemblance to Seaton Delaval Hall, England the original three-story building had a basement. An impressive flight of steps led to four ornate octagonal towers. The vestiges of the walls, towers, and a neatly manicured garden to date echo the saga of its grand past.
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Address Bibiapur Marg, Neil Lines, Cantonment, Lucknow
Place Type Monument
Best For Friends, Parents, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Dilkusha Kothi opening and closing timing is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Opening Days The Dilkusha Kothi is open every day for visitors
Best Month September, October, November, December
Nearest Metro
Husainabad Clock Tower, Lucknow
Locally known as the Ghanta Ghar the 221 ft. tall magnificent structure displaying the Victorian-Gothic style architecture is by far the tallest in the country. Bearing a striking similarity with Big Ben of England the four-faced clock tower stands close to Rumi Darwaza. It was constructed in 1881 by the
Hussainabad Trust to welcome first Lieutenant Governor of Awadh, George Cooper. The architectural stunner has a clock made of gunmetal with a 1 ½ inches thick and 14 feet long pendulum and 12 petalled floral dial. Earlier it was operated manually but in 2010 it was upgraded to an electrical version.
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Address Opposite, Husainabad Imambara, Near Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow
Place Type Monument
Best For Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Hussainabad Clock Tower open 24 hours all days in week
Opening Days The Husainabad Ghanta Ghar is open every day for visitors
Best Month January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Rumi Darwaza, Lucknow
The magnificent sixty feet tall gateway located between the Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara used to serve as an entrance to Old Lucknow City. Also known a the Turkish gate it bears a strong resemblance to Bab-i-Humayun, a gateway in Turkey. Standing at an impressive height of 60ft, it is
made of brick coated with limestone. It remains ornate with beautiful carvings and designs. Legend says the monument's umbrella-like structure housed a lantern that used to be lit at night with the jets of water flowing from its arch. Rumi Darwaza has been adopted as a symbol of Lucknow and is bound to enchant everyone with its grandeur.
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Address Lajpat Nagar, Machchhi Bhavan, Lucknow
Place Type Monument
Best For Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time There are no Rumi Darwaza timings, this place is open all around in year.
Opening Days The Rumi Darwaza is alway open for visitors.
Best Month January, February, March, April
Nearest Metro
Satkhanda, Lucknow
Located near the Chota Imambara the construction of this red brick, 35 feet architectural marvel was initiated drawing inspiration from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Satkhanda or the seven-story was originally intended to be a seven-storied building, but could not be built beyond the 4 stories after the death of
Nawab Muhamad Ali Shah. It is a tall watchtower with a blend of different architectural styles. The ground floor is around 10 feet tall and the successive stories are in decreasing order of height and breadth. They remain interconnected by a flight of stairs. A magnificent view of the city can be captured from the top story.
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Address Husainabad, Lucknow
Place Type Monument
Best For Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Youngsters
Entry Fee No Entry Fee
Opening Time Satkhanda open 24 hours all days in week
Opening Days The Satkhanda is open every day for visitors
Best Month May, June, July, August
Nearest Metro
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