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| Bara Imambara Lucknow |
A large city in northern India,
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. This beautiful city is one of the most
populous cities in the country and is reputed as a multicultural city with
culture and art oozing out from every corner. The city enjoys its prominence in
the field of administration, culture, governance, education, technology, music,
poetry, and a lot of different genres.
When its Lucknow how can you
forget nawab and kabab? Bringing these and a lot more in the list below. Check
out to know the best places to see and what to eat in the city of Lucknow.Bara
Imambara
One of the largest buildings in Lucknow, the
Bara Imambara is a shrine built by Asaf-ul-Ud-Daula for the purpose of Azadari.
(mourning). The word “Bara Imambara” is an Urdu word where ‘bara’ means big and
Imambara means the shrine complex. The place also has a mosque that contains
the tomb of Asaf-Ud-Daula and a labyrinth which is the only maze in India
supporting a massive structure of the entire complex from underground.
Lucknow Zoo
Spread over a sprawling area of 71.6 acres of
land, the Lucknow Zoo is also known as the Prince Wales Zoological Park. The
zoo was built in the year 1921 to commemorate the royal visit of Prince of
Wales to Lucknow. From a wide range of exotic animals to birds and splendid
views of reptiles including the Indian Wolf, White Tiger, and Hog Deer, the zoo
also offers attractions like special toy trains, pollution-free vehicles, food
courts, and also souvenir shops.
Chota Imambara
One of the beautiful monuments in the city of
the nawabs, the Chota Imambara is a congregation hall built for Shia Muslims by
Muhammad Ali Shah who was the third Nawab of Awadh. This complex consists of
the tomb of the nawab himself and also his mother who is buried alongside him.
This beautifully designed monument consists of two halls, an unfinished
watchtower, and the outer part of the Imambara is adorned with Quranic verses
in Islamic calligraphy.
Constantia House
Located near the Lucknow Zoo, the Constantia
House is now harbored by the La Martiniere College. You can see a glimpse of
Italian architecture in prominence here. The building is situated on a terraced
spot which earlier was a lake. The building is beautifully designed with stone
and sand color. The college played a major role during the siege of Lucknow and
is the only educational institution to receive a battle honor.
British Residency
Also called the Residency Complex, is a group
of several buildings in the city. The building served as the residence of the
British Resident General who served as a representative in the court of the
nawab. The building was constructed by the 5th Nawab, Nawab Saadat Ali Khan II.
However surviving the storms during the battle, the site has now ruined after
the battle. The bullet grazed walls during the event are still preserved and
attract a great number of tourists every year.
Lucknow State Museum
The largest and the oldest museum in the city,
the Lucknow Museum was established in the year 1863. Exhibiting some of the
oldest antiques as old as dating back to the Gupta period, the museum also
portrays potteries, tools, weapons, manuscripts, and much more historical
relics to watch out.
Hazratganj
Located at the heart of Lucknow, Hazratganj is
a prominent shopping area housing shopping complexes, hotels, restaurants,
theatres, and offices. You can check out for traditional Indian shopping here
with a wide variety of jewelry, handlooms, handicrafts, automobiles, and
electronics. Surprisingly, the place also harbors a library.
Rumi Darwaza
Built-in the year 1784, the Rumi Darwaza is a
magnificent gateway replicating a great masterpiece of Awadh Style of
architecture. This huge monument is also known as the Turkish Gate is sixty
feet tall. Often considered as the logo of the city, this great Darwaza is the
entrance to the city. This marvelous gateway is often compared to that of Rome
and the Ottoman Empire. However, it is believed that the gate is called the
Rumi gate just because it was modeled after the gateway of Modern Istanbul or
the then Constantinople.
Things to do or What to Eat?
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| Makkhan Malai of Lucknow |
Makkhan Malai
It is the most
famous sweet dish of the Lucknow that is mainly available for taste in winters
only. You can see it in old Lucknow many places and squares such as Chowk,
Nakkash, Aminabad, etc places in Lucknow.
Galawati Kebab
Galauti Kebab is one of the many amazing
delicacies of the city. This was once made for a Nawab of Lucknow and it’s
great that now anyone can try this one. Prepared with unripe papaya and minced
meat this dish is specialized to melt in your mouth and that’s what the term
‘Galawati’ means. Do try it when in Lucknow.
Rogan Josh
This dish isn’t any more exclusive in Lucknow
since you can get it anywhere in India and cook for yourself too, but the
flavor and authenticity and the great taste that the Rogan Josh of Lucknow
promises are hard to find anywhere else. Soft meat dipped in curry with the
awesome aroma of those spices will leave you asking for more.
Lucknowi Biryani
When it’s
Biryani who would say no? Special treats for the non-veg lovers, this Lucknowi
biryani is what you simply cannot resist. With those separately cooked rice infused
with spices and the technique which makes it even more special is what makes
people love it more.
Malai Ki Gilori
A lip-smacking
sweet recipe with milk and rice and exotic flavor of cardamom, saffron, and
delightful taste of almonds and pistachio, give this superb dessert a try.
You’d love it for sure!
Lucknawi paan
When you did
sinking your teeth to that aromatic and utterly tasty dish this is the best way
to wind up your meal. If you are a paan lover you got to try this and if not
try it even then because it’s something you won’t find elsewhere. Don’t confuse
it with any other ordinary paan you’d find. It’s more than a paan leaf, supari,
Katha and Gulkand…it’s exotic!
So that was Lucknow at a glimpse.
Do visit this beautiful city if you haven’t already!
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