Rumi Darwaza
रूमी दरवाज़ा
An 18-metre-high Awadhi triumphal gate modeled on the gates of Istanbul, and a city symbol of Lucknow.
Rumi Darwaza was built alongside the Bara Imambara in 1784. It is said to have been modeled on the city gates of Istanbul (“Rum”), hence its nickname, the “Turkish Gate.” The gate stands about 18 metres high, its top crowned with a magnificent octagonal pavilion. Its façades are covered in floral stucco decoration. It is a representative work of Nawabi architecture in Awadh and one of Lucknow's most frequently pictured landmarks on postcards. The gate spans the old city's main road beside the Bara Imambara. It is free to view. Traffic is heavy, so take care when photographing, and it looks especially striking when lit up in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bara Imambara
- Husainabad Clock Tower & Picture Gallery
- Satkhanda
- Chota Imambara
- Chowk
- Tunday Kababi
- Jama Masjid, Lucknow
- The Residency, Lucknow