Lucknow - Bara Imambara

Built in 1784, the Bara Imambara is a decaying structure that houses tombs as well as courtyards, two gates, a step well, and a mosque for Muslims only. It was built by Nawab Asaf ud Daula and provided food to the famine stricken people of the Nawab. Nawab Asaf ud Daula, his senior wife and architect are buried here.

Bara Imambara has a large hall with 50-foot ceilings and is one of the largest vaulted galleries in the world. A labyrinth of passageways, called the 'bhul bhulaiya' can be explored but does lead to many dead ends.