Tourist Attractions In Lucknow :
The city of Lucknow is popularly called the city of Nawabs and Kebabs. Described as the 'golden city of the east" for its past splendor, Lucknow still retains the old world charm. The city is famous for its gharanas or schools of Indian classical music, and chikan work (embroidered cotton). The city is fast modernizing but blends the progress with its tradition and culture.There are several tourist attractions in Lucknow. The Bada Imambada, built by Asaf-ud-Daula in the year 1784 was part of the famine relief project where a number of laborers were appointed to build this Imambada. It is said that this hall is the world's largest arched room without any pillars and the Nawabs used to hold their public hearings. The Rumi Darwaza was also built as a relief work during the famine of 1783. This edifice, which is 60 feet high, is believed to be built like one of the gates of Constantinople The Husainabad Imambada, also known as Chhota Imambada is the mausoleum of Mohammed Ali Shah. The Imambada also encloses a tank with small imitations of the Taj Mahal on each side There is also the tallest clock tower estimated to be 67 m high overlooking the Husainabad tank.

The field of architecture saw re-interpretation of the existing styles and experimentation in the fusion of the occidental and the oriental style of architecture. Tourist attractions include:

Bara Imambara :
Built in the year 1784 by the champion of charity Nawab Asaf ud Daula, the Bara Imambara provided food to the famine stricken subjects of the Nawab. It is said that once even the rich persons worked here as laborers in the construction of this impressive monument. They worked at night to avoid the embarrassment of being noticed. The monument is known for its simplicity of style, sheer proportion and symmetry. To the left of the Imambara is a grand mosque. To the right is a row of cloisters concealing a huge well known as the Baoli.

Saadat Ali's Tomb :
The twin maqbaras of Saadat Ali Khan and Khurshid Zadi, near Begum Hazrat Mahal Park, are one of the best examples of Awadh architecture. The proportionate domes with elegant kiosks and above all, well balanced architectural design makes them extremely interesting.

Rumi Darwaza :
Rumi Darwaza was also also built as a famine relief work during the famine of 1783. Said to be a facsimile of one of the gates of Constantinople, this towering monument (60 ft high), can match any similar structure in point of beauty and splendour.

Jama Masjid :
Jami Masjid is the largest mosque of Lucknow. The construction of this Masjid was commenced by Mohammed Shah and was completed by his wife after his death in the 1840s. There are wonderful paintings on the ceilings with the leaf and fruit bowl patterns, a luring view of the place.

Moti Mahal :
There are three beautiful buildings on the fringes of the Gomti. The main one is the Moti Mahal or the Pearl Palace constructed by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan. The other two include Mubarak Manzil and the Shah Manzil. They were mainly constructed for the Nawab and his courtiers to watch animal combats from the balconies of the buildings, which were held at the other side of the river. The Nawabs also used these buildings to view the birds in flight.