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Tourist Attraction in Lucknow
BADA IMAMBADA - The Bada Imambada or Asafi Imambada was built by Nawab Asaf-ul-Daula in 1784 as a relief work during the terrible famine that year. the interior vaulted hall which is 162 feet in length, 53 feet in width and 50 feet in height, is said to be one of the largest apartments of its kind in the world. From the outside, a staircase leads to a series of artfully designed labyrinths (bhoolbhulaiyan) where it is very easy to get lost.



HUSSAINABAD IMAMBADA - Also known as Chhota Imambada, the Hussainabad Imambada was built between 1837 and 1842 by Mohammed Ali Shah. The structure houses the tombs of Mohammed Ali Shah and his mother. The interiors are decorated with chandeliers, gilded mirrors, colourful stucco, the King’s throne and ornate tazia or replicas of the tombs at Karbala. A clock tower estimated to be 67 metres high overlooks the Hussainabad tank. During Muharram, the Imambada is illuminated in order to give it a magnificent look.



SHAH NAJAF IMAMBADA - This mausoleum situated on the right bank of the Gomti houses the remains of Ghazi-ud-din Haider and his wives.

RESIDENCY - Lying in ruins near Hazratganj area, which is the centre of the city, the Lucknow Residency reminds one of the British presence in this city. The Residency was built in 1780-1800 for the British Resident in Avadh. During the Mutiny of 1857, the Residency was besieged by the rebels and it became the centre of the conflict in this area.




RUMI DARWAZA - Apart from the Bada Imambada, Asaf-ud-Daula also built the 60-feet-high Rumi Darwaza to create employment during the famine of 1784.







KAISERBAGH PALACE COMPLEX - Nawab Wajid Ali Shah started the construction of this palace complex in 1848 and it was completed in 1850. The yellow buildings on three sides of the quadrangle were supposed to be the living quarters for the ladies of the harem.

NATIONAL BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - The botanical gardens, which form the home of National Botanical Research Institute, are located at Sikandarbagh.

STATE MUSEUM AND ZOO -The Lucknow Zoo in the Banarsi Bagh has a large collection of animals The museum houses a large collection of artifacts and memorabilia There are also statues of Queen Victoria kept in the garden area of the museum complex.
 
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