Unveiling Lucknow's Architectural Splendors: Must-Visit Places for History Lovers

Lucknow is situated on the banks of river Gomti. Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. The city is popularly known as the city of kebabs and nawabs, of architecture and history, of literature and culture. From a slice of rich colonial history to modernized museums, this artistic hub of Awadh region beautifully brings together the opulence of a glittering past and the simplicity of a modern city.

The Rumi Darwaza, the Mughal Gateway built in the centre of the capital divides Lucknow into 'Old Lucknow' which is ancient, and more crowded, and the 'New Lucknow' which is urban. Most of Old Lucknow is well-known for its bustling vibrant streets, authentic, mouth-watering kebab and biriyani outlets, lakhnavi chikan market, and the wholesale jewellery stores.

The New Lucknow, on the other hand, hosts people of varied cultures and is structurally planned with wide roads, shopping malls and parks built to serve diverse entertainment purposes. The most famous among these parks are the Ambedkar Park and the Gomti Riverfront Park, both ideal places for visiting and strolling around with friends and family in the evening. The people of Lucknow are known for their courtly manners and endearing 'pehle aap' culture, which always leaves behind a smile on the faces of its visitors.

Chota Imambara, Lucknow