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English: Hussainabad Clock Tower, is a 67 m tall structure constructed by Nawab Nasir-ud-din Haider in the year 1881. Displaying the finest works of art, the tower was built to commemorate the arrival of Sir George Couper, the first Lieutenant Governor of United Province of Avadh. Situated close to the famous Rumi Darwaza, the tower is a magnificent example of English architecture, and displays Victorian and Gothic structural designs.It is located adjacent to the Rumi Darwaza. Built-in the year 1881, it is adjudged as the tallest among all the clock towers in India. It was built as a replica to the Big Ben clock tower of London.It was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne.


The picture was taken by me with my samsung phone when I visited Lucknow with my family.
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Camera location26° 52′ 28″ N, 80° 54′ 24″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

When visiting to Lucknow,besides seeing The Rumi Darwaza,The Bada and Chota Imambadah..this clock tower is a must to visit so that people could know that India too has its own Big Ben..a prominent momument showing Victorian designs..

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