8 Places To Visit In The 'City Of Nawabs'

Lucknow- a city of architecture, history, literature, food and culture! This city beautifully blends the splendour of a glittering past with the simplicity of a modern city.

8 Places To Visit In The 'City Of Nawabs'

The Bara Imambara is one of the most famous monuments in Lucknow, primarily known for its incredible maze- Bhul Bhulaiya. Interestingly, there are 1024 ways to get inside the maze but only 2 to come out. Addiitonally, it an important place of worship for the Muslims who come here every year to celebrate Muharram. Speaking about the Imambara, it has a unique style of construction in which no wood or metal has been used. One can also view the grave of Nawab Asaf-Ud-Dowlah and his crown, which is kept in the central hall, the largest vaulted chamber in the world. (Image Source: Getty)

The Chhota Imambara, located to the west of the Bara Imambara, is one of the most beautiful and appealing structures in Lucknow's old city. It was originally a Shia Muslim congregation hall constructed by Muhammad Ali Shah to serve as his own mausoleum as well as that of his mother, who is buried beside him in this prestigious monument. During special holidays, such as Muharram, the Imambara is beautifully decorated and adorned with chandeliers. It is a stunning blend of Charbagh, Indo-Islamic, and Persian structural and building styles. The exterior is full with Quranic verses written in Islamic calligraphy on the monument's walls. (Image Source: Getty)