The city of Nawabs, Lucknow, has earned the sobriquet of a major tourist destination across the globe.  Rich repertoire of ancient monuments such as forts, mausoleums and palaces make it a major tourist attraction among Indians as well as foreigners.  The city is known for its magnificent monuments, which attract the tourists most.

Its historical monuments such as Akbari Gate, Husnebahar, The Asafi Mosque, Daulat Khana, the Residency, Bibiapur Kothi, and Chowk Market, Ghazi-ud-din Haider, Moti Mahal, Mubarak Manzil, and tombs of Saadat Ali and Khurshidzadi, The Hussainabad Imambada, Bari Jama Masjid, Hussainabad Baradari, and a few other buildings draw the attention of tourists.

The city has a special affinity to cuisines.  The Lucknowi delicacies have a big fan following and the city boasts of a strong Hindustani food tradition.

"People are really good and friendly here.  I really like their Hindi accent; they are really soft-spoken.  And as far as food is concerned, Lucknow is really good at cuisines.  Awesome food they cook with good varieties, said Shobham, a tourist from Assam.

Pakistan's President's son Bilal, who was also on a visit to Lucknow, seemed to be overwhelmed by the city's beauty.

"I really liked Bhool-Bhulayiya, my grandmother had suggested me to visit this place and I am surprised to see that the times when less of technology was used, there existed genius brains.  I really liked this place," said Bilal.

Apart from monuments and food, embroidery work, popularly known as chicken work is another source of attraction of Lucknow.  This embroidery is famous all over the country.

A multitude of warrior kings, poets, musicians and saints together contribute in making it a renowned city throughout the country.  (ANI)