3. British Residency

The British Residency is also referred to as the residential complex of the British East India Company and was the headquarters for the general. Later in 1857, this complex was turned into a refugee camp during the revolt. In the present time, there are many graves and British cemeteries of the people who died during the Lucknow siege. Every evening a light and sound show is hosted depicting the revolt of 1857.

4. Rumi Darwaza

Rumi Darwaza is having a height of 60 feet that is located in the old city of Lucknow. This mesmerizing building stands in between Bara Imambara and Chota Imambara. This Darwaza is construed in the ancient Awadhi style of architecture and was construed by Nawab Ashaf-Ud-Daula. This gate is also known as Turkey's gate because it is having a similar model as of Bab-I-Humayun's getaway in Turkey. The reason behind the constriction of this Darwaza was very charitable. In 1748 when famine struck in north India then the Nawab of Lucknow decided to come up with a plan through which he could feed his countrymen by giving them the job of constricting this Rumi Darwaza.

5. Hazratganj Market

Hazratganj Market is the prime shopping location in Lucknow, there is a lot of history that this place has undergone. The major makeover is given to this place that bridges the gap between the past and the present. This place is served as Lucknow's shopping center.

6. Lucknow Zoo

Lucknow's Zoo is Located in Riverbank Coloney of Lucknow. This place is also known as Nawab Wazid Ali Shah Prani Udhhyan, in earlier times it was known as the Prince of Wales Zoological Garden. This Zoological Garden houses various Birds, Reptiles and Mammals, and most importantly the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Himalayan Black Beer, and white Bengal Tiger. This zoo is spread in an area of 71.6 Acres and was established by Nawab Nasruddin Heider in the year 1921. Lucknow's zoo is also having the state Museum which displays Awadh artifacts.

7. Ambedkar Memorial Park

This Park was previously known as Dr. Bheemrao Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Prateek Sthal, which is located on Vipulkhand of Gomtinagar. This park was constructed under the leadership of CM Mayawati. This park is dedicated to various freedom fighters such as Birsamunda, Shree Narayana Guru, Jyotibha Phule, and Kanshiram.

8. Lucknow Chowk

Lucknow Chowk is having more than five thousand shops and is one of the oldest markets in north India. You can get drooling Kabab, Makkhan Malai, and Chikan work. There are various roadside stalls and shopping showrooms of Chikankari and Zardozi dresses, handmade home decors, handmade traditional jewelry, items made of bamboo, Ivory, and wood, perfume or attar, Nagara Shoes, etc.

9. Marine Drive

This place is named after the famous marine drive of Mumbai. It is a road that is situated along The Gumti River in Gumtinagar, Lucknow. This is a famous place for hangout among the young crowd and other than dish people prefer it for cycling, jogging and running purposes. There are many benches where you can sit and relax.

10. Dilkusha Kothi

Dilkhush Kothi was the hunting lodge that was later converted into The Summer Place for Royal Family. This place was revamped by Nawab Nasir-Ud-Din-Haider from the English General Major Gore Ouseley. The Baroque style architecture was given to this place which stood strong during the war of Indian independence held in 1857. There is a well-maintained garden which is a perfect picnic spot for tourists.

11. Firangi Mahal

Firangi Mahal is the Mughal Building that is located in Indra Nagar of Lucknow. This Building was owned by a French Businessman named Mr. Neil. This place was having the biggest Muslim academy and was a vital source of education. Today this building is showcasing Mughal architecture and Islamic Values.

12. Indira Gandhi Planetarium

This Planetarium is located in Suraj Kund Park that is located in the neighborhood of Lucknow. This place is also known as Taramandal Show. The main attraction of this Planetarium is scenic and astronomy show, exhibition, and 3D model. Here you can study renowned Indian Scientists like Varahamihira, Arya Bhatt, etc and other than this you can see the models of Indian Satellites. You can also watch a 3D space show and a gorgeous gallery. The foundation stone was laid in 1988 by the lade chief minister Veer Bahadur Singh. This place was inaugurated by then chief minister Miss Mayawati in the year 2003.

13. Shah Najaf Imambara

This is a Muslim Monument that is located on Rana Pratap Road in Lucknow city. This monument is in a dome shape that is having the graves of Nawab Gazi-Ud-Din-Haider and his three beloved wives. It is a white marvel monument that is constructed in Mughal Architecture and has a beautiful front floral yard. This Imambara was constructed in the 19th century by Gazi-Ud-Din-Haider.

14. Jama Masjid

This Jama Masjid is an Islamic place that is located in Tehseenganj. This mosque was constructed in 1423 by king Mohammed Ali Shah Bahadur. This Mosque was constructed by a Hindu-Jain Architecture with some Islamic Teachers, it is having a high arched ceiling and sturdy pillars.

15. Shaheed Smarak

This is a white marbled pillar that was constructed in the memory of Soldiers who lost their lives during the war of Indian Independence that was held in 1857. This martyrs memorial pillar was constructed in the year 1970. You can also enjoy boating in the Gomti River that is located in proximity.

16. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary

This Bird Sanctuary is also named Shaheed Chandra Sekhar Aazad Bird Sanctuary and is located in Unnao near Lucknow. This Bird Sanctuary is having more than 250 species of birds. In this Bird sanctuary, there is a mix of Indian birds and migratory birds such as Indian Roller, Sarus Crane, Peafowl, King Crow, and many more. You can also spot some reptiles such as Rattlesnake, Cobra, Viper, Water Snake, etc. You can also spot some deer in this park.

17. Tomb of Saadat Ali Khan

The tomb of Saadat Ali Khan is located in Qaiser Bagh, Lucknow. This tomb is the mausoleum of Saadat Ali Khan and his loved wife Khursheed Zadi. This Tomb was constructed in Indo-Islamic architecture by the son of Saadat Ali Khan. The interior of this tomb is in black and white color. This tomb is located near Begam Hazrat Mahal Park.