[1] Bara Imambara (Asifi Imambara) It should 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. It took 14 years to complete. It was designed by the Architect Hafiz Kifayat ullah, Shahjahanabadi, a prominent Architect of that time. Visiting Imambara is a pleasing and unique experience. The Main Hall is of 163' lengh, 53' and height 50 'and the two halls are Kharbuja and Suraj Mukhi hall. The Main Hall consists of a number of doors. The remarkable feature of the Imambara is the absence of pillars for support to the 50 ft. high main hall. The famous Bhool Bhulaiya of Lucknow is constructed on its upper floor . For more information and image : Bara Imambara Images More information

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. Read More

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. For information and image: Clock-tower-lucknow

[6] Hussainabad Picture Gallery - On the same road and near Clock Tower

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.. More information : Picture-gallery

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. It could have been a most interesting building of the city but the untimely death of the Nawab, the building could not be completed and out of the seven or nine floors, only Four could be built by that time. It is said that the Nawab had hurt his ankle on the stairs of the Satkhanda before his death and may be because of this, the Nawabs who came after him, did not try to complete the construction. It is believed that earlier 7 or 9 stories were to be constructed. However, it is still a thrilling experience to see the building. Very soon tourists will be able to look at the city and the river Gomti from its top floor. The Satkhanda is situated near Picture Gallery, Clock Tower and Chhota Imambara. You can even see it from the main road while leaving for Chhota Imambara.

[9] 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.

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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.

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