Site Seeing - Day 1
Bara Imambara (Asifi Imambara) It may be your first destination in Lucknow city. Also called Asifi Imambara, this sprawling historical monument recalls the glorious past of the Nawabs and stands out for its austerity in style, proportion and symmetry along with unique techniques in architecture. This beautiful splendid building was built by 4th Nawab of Awadh, Asaf-Ud-Dowhala and the construction work was taken up in the year 1784.
Shahi Bawli- the Royal well with bathrooms : (Same campus) On the eastern side you may see another amazing structure. This is Shahi Bavali. You can go downstairs to see the well with blue water on surface and the bathrooms constructed around the well on ground, first and second floors of the Well. So what is amazing in it ? You can watch anyone coming inside through the Main gate of the Bawli with the help of a colored image (shadow) in the water of the well. It is said that Nawab Wazid Ali Sah left the keys of his Treasure in this bawli before leaving for Kolkata.
The Hussainabad Clock Tower is truly the finest structure of British architecture in India. It was built by Hussainbad Endowment Trust in the year 1887 at a cost of 1.75 lakhs at that time, to mark the arrival of Sir George Cooper, who was the first Lt. Governor of the Awadh. It was built in the year 1881 with a cost of about 1.25 lakhs. It is 221' in length and 20 sq. in width. The clock of the Tower was brought from London. The Diametre is 13'. It is biggest clock tower of India. At the top you can see direction bird. Presently the clocks are working.
Chhota Imambara (Hussainbad Ka Imambara)
Jama Masjid or Masjid Malika Jahan-
In the year 1839 in Lucknow City, King Muhammad Ali Shah started constructing Jama Masjid in Tahsinganj area of the city with the intention to surpass the Jama Masjid at Delhi in size and look. But due to the sudden death of the king, the construction work of this grand Masjid was taken up and completed by one of his wives, Malika Jahan Begum in 1845 AD. It is said that she spent almost all her treasure in its construction and create an excellent place Masjid in Lucknow. .
Shahi Bawli- the Royal well with bathrooms : (Same campus) On the eastern side you may see another amazing structure. This is Shahi Bavali. You can go downstairs to see the well with blue water on surface and the bathrooms constructed around the well on ground, first and second floors of the Well. So what is amazing in it ? You can watch anyone coming inside through the Main gate of the Bawli with the help of a colored image (shadow) in the water of the well. It is said that Nawab Wazid Ali Sah left the keys of his Treasure in this bawli before leaving for Kolkata.
Asifi Masjid- (Same campus) You can also see on the western side of the Bara Imambara, a beautiful building - This is Asafi Masjid with sculptured domes and minarets, it provides a most splendid
look and many thousand of people of Lucknow reach here on Friday to offer namaz. Please double click the image to enlarge it .
Rumi Darwaja - This looks so beautiful that you may not resist your temptation to have a close look at this 3 Storey building It is called the signature building of Lucknow and also Turkish Gate. Since it was made by workers from Rome, hence its name is Roomi Gate. The architecture design was made by Kifayatulla.
Clock Tower of Lucknow -
Hussainabad Picture Gallery in Lucknow is situated near the Chhota Imambara and the Gallery Building is visible from the main road. Built by the third Nawab of Awadh, Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah in the year 1838 for being used as a Royal summer house, Picture Gallery is one of the most liked tourist spot in Lucknow. It has some very unique and large size photos of Nawabs. It is said that these paintings are made on the Elephant skin and the colours used were made of diamonds. These paintings are amazing. You can find some parts of the paintings moving along with you.
Satkhanda
Satkhanda
Built in 1842 by Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah, Satkhanda (now being renovated) looks like the leaning Minar of Pisa in Italy. The Building was not in good condition but still you can see it as shown in the picture. It is matter of great pleasure for all that renovation work has been taken up and soon it will look like as what Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah had thought in his imagination in 1840. It is said that the Tower was being built for viewing moon and also the Nawab wanted this to be a watch tower to view the royal buildings and the beautiful city of Lucknow.
Chhota Imambara (Hussainbad Ka Imambara)
Chhota Imambara in Lucknow is also called the Hussainabad Imambara. It is well known as a Palace of Lights.This beautiful building was built in 1837 -40 by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Avadh to serve as his own mausoleum. Attractive chandeliers brought from Belgium are some of the most appreciated items.
Jama Masjid or Masjid Malika Jahan-
In the year 1839 in Lucknow City, King Muhammad Ali Shah started constructing Jama Masjid in Tahsinganj area of the city with the intention to surpass the Jama Masjid at Delhi in size and look. But due to the sudden death of the king, the construction work of this grand Masjid was taken up and completed by one of his wives, Malika Jahan Begum in 1845 AD. It is said that she spent almost all her treasure in its construction and create an excellent place Masjid in Lucknow.
[10] Laxman Tila - Tile vali Mas
On the bank of river gomti this splendid maszid was constructed by Governor (of Mugal Emperor Auranzeb) , Ali Shah Kuli. This tila (natural raised platform) is 200 meter high and 120 metre wide and . It is said that a Sheshnag temple was also present here. This is Most beautiful Maszid. This raised structure is also called Shah Geer ka Tila because his Rausa is also here.