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Lucknow Editor's Choice

Lucknow's skyline is defined by a blend of Indo-Saracenic, Victorian, and French architectural styles. This collection features the Husainabad Clock Tower, India’s tallest, alongside the unfinished Satkhanda watchtower. Explore the Nawabi legacy through the umbrella-domed Chhatar Manzil and the white marble Safed Baradari. The list also includes the colonial-era Butler Palace and the European-influenced Martin Summer Palace, showcasing the diverse historical layers of the city's monumental heritage.

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Husainabad Clock Tower

Standing 67 meters tall, this is India's tallest clock tower. Built in 1881 by Nawab Nasir-ud-Din Haider, it features Victorian-Gothic architecture and a 14-foot pendulum.

B

Chhatar Manzil

Known as the Umbrella Palace, this structure features gilt umbrellas on its domes. Built by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, it served as a residence for the Nawabs of Awadh.

C

Satkhanda

An unfinished four-story watchtower built by King Mohammed Ali Shah between 1837 and 1842. The design incorporates Greek-inspired columns and Islamic arches.

D

Akbari Gate

A historic gateway constructed during the Mughal Emperor Akbar's reign. It serves as the traditional entrance to Lucknow’s oldest market area, the Chowk.

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Butler Palace

A 1915 Rajasthani-style palace built for Sir Harcourt Butler. It is the only palace in Lucknow featuring a four-faced facade and is situated near the Gomti River.

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Martin Summer Palace

Part of the La Martiniere complex, this 18th-century French-style mansion was built by Major-General Claude Martin. It features intricate bas-reliefs and unique gargoyles.

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Baradari

A white stone pavilion in the Kaiserbagh complex built by Wajid Ali Shah. It was historically used as a royal court and for cultural performances.

H

Safed Baradan

A white marble assembly hall built by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah in 1850. Originally used for mourning rituals, it later served as a court for the British.

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