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CITY INFORMATION
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Lucknow, The legacy of the imperial splendour of Lucknow, formerly known as Avadh or Oudh, has always fascinated people, all over the world. The ambience of Avadh, has commonly been associated with leisurely habits, etiquette, fine architecture, delicious food and refinement - the residue of Nawabi culture. Over the years, the city has preserved this spirit of the bygone days.
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Bara Imambara
This magnificent edifice, recalling the past glory of the Nawab of Oudh, is known for its simplicity of style, proportion and symmetry.
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Lucknow Residency
Built during 1780-1800, it was once the political residence of the British officials. Some of the bitterest eruptions of 1857 occured here. Cannon marks can be espied on the walls all around.
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La Martiniere
Adopting the salient features of Italian architecture, and blending them with the finest, indigenous architectural attributes of the Mughal and Hindu styles, Claude Martine, a French soldier, designed this building.
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Access by Air
Indian Airlines connects Lucknow with Delhi, Patna, Calcutta and Mumbai.
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Access by Rail
Lucknow is an important junction of the Northern and North Eastern Railways of India.
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Access by Road
Lucknow is well connected with some major cities like Agra (363 km), Allahabad (225 km), Calcutta (985 km), Delhi (497 km), Kanpur (79 km) and Varanasi (305 km).
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