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Historical Places of Lucknow

Posted on 11/01/2025by Abhishek Deepak

I had visited Lucknow city just before the new year of 2024. The city is crowded and polluted with lots of chaos and traffic especially near the historical sites. The only decent place was the British Residency. The Imanbara was chaotic with lots of tourists and extremely noisy with some nonstop announcement of warning visitors that photography is not allowed in certain areas of the site.

The Rumi Darwaza acts as a gateway between the Bara Imambara and the Chota Imambara. The height of this structure is around 60 feet tall.
The Bara Imambara is a large stunning building in Lucknow and was built in the year 1784.
Overlooking the gardens from the top of the Bara Imambara.
This is the Clock Tower Pond and just nearby is the Hussainabad Clock Tower.
Built in the year 1881, Husainabad Clock Tower is considered as the tallest among all the clock towers in India. This is a British era monument and represents a piece of the colonial history of India.
This is an iconic 4 storeyed red brick watchtower with an octagonal base, arched windows and Islamic design details. This is located near the Chota Imambara.
The Chota Imambara was erected in 1838 and was initially intended to serve as a gathering place for Shia Muslims. However, the site subsequently became the mausoleum for both the Nawab and his mother.
This is the Teele Wali Mosque and is another important heritage site located in the town of Lucknow. The mosque has an elegant Mughal design with white marble domes and a tranquil courtyard.
This is the Tomb of Shah Pir Mohammed at Teele Wali Masjid.
The Mosque and the Imambara at The Residency.
Memorial for Major-general Sir John Inglis at The Residency.
British India Era Canon at The Residency.
Ruins of the main building of The Residency.
The Baillie Gate in the distance of The Residency.
Area inside the Banquet Hall of The Residency.

Cemetery area at The Residency.
The Banquet Hall of The Residency.
Imambara of Sharaf-un-Nisa.