Miscellaneous

Council House

Location

One of the most picturesque buildings in Lucknow is the Council House, which is located at the heart of the city. This beautiful building is also known as the Vidhan Sabha Bhawan. Sir Harcourt Butler laid the foundation stone of this grand looking building in the year 1922. It is learnt that the building took six years for its completion at a total cost of 18 lakhs.

Charbagh station

Location

Overpowering in dimensions yet aesthetically designed, Charbagh Railway Station was built in 1914 and combines the best of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. True its name, it is said that four gardens were here at the time of the Nawabs. It gives an ideal, traditional warm welcome to every visitor.

Shahi Bridge

Location

Shahi Bridge or Munim Khan's Bridge or Akbari Bridge or Mughal Bridge or Jaunpur Bridge is a 16th century bridge over river Gomti in Jaunpur. The Bridge was completed in the year 1568–69 by Munim Khan. It took four years to complete the bridge. It was designed by Afghan architect Afzal Ali. It is one of the most significant, noteworthy and picturesque Mughal structures in the city.

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