All about Lucknow
Lucknow city is the fourteenth most populated city in India. The capital of Uttar Pradesh state, it is also known as the “City of Nawabs". Lucknow is famous for its sweet languages in Hindi and Urdu, delicious foods, and Lucknawi-chikan embroidery. It has witnessed the reigns of Mughals, Awadhs and the British. Apart from the exciting facts about Lucknawi monuments, it is densely packed with culture, cuisines and art. Lucknow was the first site of rebellion for a free and independent India. It is a home to wonderful monuments that turn down the laws of gravity. The Bada Imambara is a testament to this statement with the world’s largest foyer standing tough without the support of any beams. Also, the Clock Tower in Lucknow is the tallest in the country. It is a multi-cultural city that has great importance in terms of music, poetry, education, administration, commerce and technology.
Things Lucknow is best known for
- Top government bodies: Regional Science City, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Unique Identification Authority Of INDIA, The Archaeological Survey Of India
- Heritage monuments: Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, The Residency, The Chattar Manzil
- Religious sites: Chandrika Devi Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Khamman Peer Dargah, St. Joseph Cathedral Church
- Shopping hubs: Wave Mall, Phoenix United Mall, Sahara Ganj Mall
- Parks and gardens: Gomti Riverfront Park, Janeshwar Mishra Park, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Park
Airport address: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226009
IATA code: LKO
The airport is located about 13 kms from the city centre. With its integrated terminal building, the airport offers international and domestic flights to various other cities within the country and abroad.