Lucknow offers travelers a unique blend of ancient charm and modern advancements. It is celebrated for its refined Nawabi-era culture, which is evident in its exquisite Awadhi cuisine, particularly its kebabs and biryanis, as well as its sophisticated etiquette (adab and tehzeeb). The city's architecture showcases a fusion of Mughal, Persian, and British influences. Lucknow is also a hub for traditional arts, including the intricate Chikankaari embroidery and classical dance forms like Kathak. Visitors can explore numerous historical monuments, lush gardens, and bustling markets, making it a significant part of the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc.
Bara Imambara Chota Imambara (Imambara of Hussainabad) Rumi Darwaza British Residency Hazratganj Market Husainabad Clock Tower Ambedkar Memorial Park Lucknow Zoo (Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Gardens) Janeshwar Mishra Park Chattar Manzil Dilkusha Kothi La Martiniere College Marine Drive (Gomti Riverfront) Aminabad Market Mankameshwar Mandir State Museum Lucknow Qaisar Bagh Palace Complex Jama Masjid Indira Gandhi Planetarium Moti Mahal Palace