Lucknow, popularly known as the city of the ‘Nawabs and Kababs’ is a heady amalgam of various cultural strains. The city is well known for its silk products, jewelry, perfumes and cuisine and not to forget the leisurely lifestyles of the Nawabs. It is where that the most advanced form of Indian classical dance-Kathak took shape. Also the Urdu language acquired its baffling phonetic nuances and suave perfection at this very city.

The city grew in intensity and dimension from 1775 when the fourth Nawab, Asaf-ud-Daula, transferred his capital to Lucknow. He built several architectural splendors during his time and the tradition of erecting great buildings was sustained by his successors. Side by side the city also grew in prominence in poetry, music, and dance.

When the Mughal power in Delhi declined, Lucknow fluorished with artisans and artists, poets and musicians who flocked the city. Romance and courtly ambience became a part of the city along with the elegance and graceful culture. Today the city’s refined and polish lifestyles still reflects its legendary Nawabi etiquette of yesteryear.

There are many interesting historical places to see in Lucknow. Among the must-see sites of the city ‘The Bada Imambada’, a big vaulted hall is great tourist attraction. Built as part of the famine relief project, the hall comprises of a ‘bhul bhulaiya’ (an amazing maze). Other important attractions include the Roomi Darwaza, Clock Tower, Kaisar Bagh Palaces, and last but not the least the Jama Masjid.