Historical Places In Lucknow To Visit In 2020

Shivang Singh
5 min readApr 6, 2020

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Lucknow is a city in Uttar Pradesh India. It is popular for its monuments, chicken clothes, and cuisines. It is a hub of tourism and one of the pristine tourist destinations in India.

Historical Places in Lucknow

If you want to know about historical places in Lucknow then stay tuned with us.

1. British Residency

British Residency

Rating: 4.5/5

Location: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Deep Manak Nagar, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

The British Residency was a residence for the British Resident General. Its construction was started during the Nawab Sadat Ali Khan II (the fifth Nawab of Awadh).

2. Bara Imambara

Bara Imambara

Rating: 4.3/5

Location: Machhchhi Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Bara Imambara or Asfi Mosque is one of the most visited places in Lucknow. It was built by the Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula in 1784.

Bara Imambara is a unique and splendid famous monument of Lucknow. Every year Shia Muslims gather at Bara Imambara to celebrate the religious festival called Muharram.

3. Chota Imambara

Chota Imambara

Rating: 4/5

Location: Tahseen Ganj, Husainabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Chota Imambara is a tomb of Princess Zinar Asiya, the daughter of Nawab Muhammed Ali Shah Bahadur( the third king of Awadh ).

4. Chattar Manzil

Chattar Manzil

Rating: 4.1/5

Location: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

Chatter Manzil is an umbrella-shaped dome. Its construction work was started by the Nawab Sadat Ali Khan. It is a historical monument that depicts the Indian, European, and Nawabi Culture.

5. Bhool Bhulaiya

Bhool Bhulaiya

Rating: 4.4/5

Location: Machchhi Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Bhool Bhulaiya is a kind of Maze. It is built using only Lakhauri bricks.

6. Butler Palace

Butler Palace

Rating: 3.5/5

Location: Jankipuram, Butler Colony, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226031

Butler Palace is an incomplete mansion, famous for the story of Ghost. It may be a good place for paranormal experts. Many people believe

7. Rumi Darwaza

Rumi Darwaza

Rating: 4/5

Location: 17/11, Husainabad Road, Lajpat Nagar colony, Lajpat Nagar, Machchhi Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Rumi Darwaza is also known as Turkish Gate is a historical gateway in Lucknow. It is approximately sixty feet tall building and an attractive place. The glowing lantern at night makes this Nawabi monument very beautiful and elegant.

8. The Constantia House

The Constantia House

Rating: 4.6/5

Location: La Martiniere Rd, Martin Purva, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

The Constantia House is a part of La Martiniere’s college( one of the oldest schools in Lucknow). This building was estimated to be built during 1785 by Major General Claude Martin.

9. Husainabad Clock Tower

Husainabad Clock Tower

Rating: 4/5

Location: Husainabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Husainabad Clock Tower is a historical clock tower in Lucknow. This monument is considered to be one of the tallest clock towers in India.

10. Dilkusha Kothi

Dilkusha Kothi

Rating: 4.3/5

Location: Bibiapur Marg, Neil Lines, Cantonment, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226002

Dilkusha Kothi was constructed by the Gore Qusely around 1800. This monument looks similar to the Seaton Delaval Hall of England.

11. Sikandar Bagh

Sikandar Bagh

Rating: 4.1/5

Location: Ashok Marg, Gokhale Vihar, Civil Lines, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

Sikandar bagh is a beautiful Garden built by the Nawan Saadat Ali Khan during 1800. It is believed that around 2000 soldiers in 1857 were locked inside this garden and brutally killed.

12. Sathkhanda

Sathkhanda

Rating: 4.4/5

Location: Husainbad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Sathkhanda is an incomplete watchtower. Its construction was started by Muhammad Ali Shah in 1842 but after his death, it was left incomplete.

13. Saheed Smarak

Saheed Smarak

Rating: 4.2/5

Location: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Mukarimnagar, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

Saheed Smarak was constructed in the 1970s in the memory of the soldiers who died during the Freedom Movement of India.

14. Safed Baradari

Safed Baradari

Rating: 4.3/5

Location: Maharaja Muhmudabad, Qaisar bath, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

Safed Baradari is a Muslim place, usually booked for the Muslim Parties and festival. Safed Baradari means white building having 12 doors to enter or exit.

15. Shahi Baoli

Shahi Baoli

Rating: 4.2/5

Location: Machchhi Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Shahi Baoli was constructed by the Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula to be used as a water reservoir. Many people believe that it is an exceptional architectural design.

16. Begum Hazrat Mahal Park

Begum Hazrat Mahal Park

Rating: 4.1/5

Location: Rani Lakshmibai Marg, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

Begum Hazrat Mahal Park is a park built by the Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in the memory of Begum Hazrat Mahal. This monument gives a glimpse of the culture of Nawab and Awadh.

17. Husainabad Picture Gallery

Husainabad Picture Gallery

Rating: 4/5

Location: Husainabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226003

Husainabad Picture Gallery’s construction was started by the Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah in 1838 to restore the disappearing culture of Awadh.

18. Farangi Mahal

Farangi Mahal

Rating: 3.1/5

Location: Waheed Manzil, 260/3, Sector-20, Indira Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226016

Faran Mahal is a famous historical monument in Lucknow. Farangi Mahal was a palace built by the European.

19. Maqbara of Saadat Ali Khan

Maqbara of Saadat Ali Khan

Rating: 4.4/5

Location: Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

Maqbara of Saadat Ali Khan is a famous historical monument in Lucknow. It a mausoleum of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan.

It was built by the Nawab Saadat Ali Khan’s son in the memory of his father.

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