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Lucknow
by annette 
Lucknow is an eclectic blend of old world charm and modern appeal. As the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the city is awash with Mayawati's (Chief Minister of the state) monumental statues, still under construction. If lucky, you may catch a sneaky preview of the dalit leader's statue of herself clutching a Versace hand-bag.
The residents may see it as bad taste and lament the razed trees and buildings but Lucknow still upholds an old-world magnetism.
With full bellies, there is much to explore in this city: The Hogwarts-esque “La Martiniere”, vibrant Chikan embroidered fabrics, a crocodile reserve, the labyrinths of Bara Imambara and The Residency that was the stage for one of the most dramatic sieges of the Indian Uprising.Lucknow travel guide by annette is this text outdated?
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sight Bara Imambara
Huge tomb in Lucknow, built for a Muslim saint . The Great Mausoleum (imambara means gravesite of a Shiite saint) was built in 1784. One of the powerful Nawabs, Asaf-du-Daulah, had his resting-place set...
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annette
The once ruling Nawabs of Lucknow have left a legacy of a delectable, fragrant cuisine. Today, a selection of downtown eateries and upscale restaurants stand testament to fare of the Nawabs.
Lucknow is an eclectic blend of old world charm and modern appeal. As the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the city is awash with Mayawati's (the Chief Minister of UP) monumental statues which are still under construction. If you are lucky you can catch a peak of the dalit leader's statue of herself clutching a Versace handbag.
While residents may see these new works as bad taste the city upholds its historical magnetism.
With full bellies, there is much to explore in this city: The Hogwarts-esque “La Martiniere”, vibrant Chikan embroidered fabrics, a crocodile reserve, the labyrinths of Bara Imambara and The Residency where the Indian Uprising saw one of its most dramatic sieges.
The people of Lucknow are warm and polite and while this is off the tourist trail, a few days here are a few days well spent.2009-03-08 / / report abuse
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