The capital city of Uttar Pradesh is known for its art, culture, cuisines, and traditions. It is home to many libraries, monuments, and other structures that played a significant role in the past. Apart from these, it is famous for another reason. It is home to the popular shopping arcade of Lucknow – Hazratganj Market.
Let’s know about the history and other details of the Hazratganj Market:
Hazratganj is also called ‘Ganj’. This place was named Hazratganj in 1942. It was named after Nawab Amjad Ali Shah, as he was commonly called “Hazrat”. This market has been essential in the city for more than 200 years.
It has seen all the ups and downs of the city. In 2010, this area underwent a makeover. The market’s walls were painted uniformly, giving this market a unique identity.
This market is one of the famous markets among tourists and localities. Thus, it remains busy throughout. It is the central shopping place and the oldest market in the city. It is so popular that the term ‘Ganjing’ is used for roaming and shopping in this market.
It has all types of shops: Street shops, shopping malls, and extensive showrooms. It has restaurants, hotels, movie theatres, offices, coffee houses, and libraries. One can find shops selling everything from the famous Chikankari work to jewellery, antiques, etc.
Famous Landmarks of the Hazratganj Market
Mayfair Cinema
The Mayfair Cinema was a well-known movie theatre in the Haazratganj area. It used to show only Hollywood movies. Once a legendary cinema hall has been shut down, it is forever in the fondest memories of the localities.
British Council Library
Another prominent landmark of Hazratganj is the British Council Library. It is located in the Mayfair building. It is among the old libraries in the city that have been there for several decades.
Lucknow Coffee House
The Lucknow Coffee House, or the Indian Cofee House in Hazratganj, Lucknow, is an old coffee house. It is considered a popular place to have long discussions over topics like politics to casual discussions among its visitors. It is known to have been visited by prominent personalities like Atal Vihari Vajpayee, Premchand, and others.
Ram Advani Bookshop
The Ram Advani Bookshop in the Hazratganj area of Lucknow is known for its book store management. After serving the book lovers of Lucknow for almost 71 years, the bookshop was shut down in late 2016. But this place is still remembered as a landmark in the market.
How to reach Hazratganj Market?
- By Train: Badshahnagar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to the Hazratganj market.
- By Bus: Gole Market bus stand is the nearest bust stop to Hazratganj market.
- By Metro: You can also travel by metro to reach the Hazratganj Market. The nearest metro station to Haratganj market is Hazratganj Metro Station.
Other places to visit near Hazratganj Market
- Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden
- St. Joseph’s Cathedral
- The Residency
- Kakori Shaheed Smarak
- Moti Mahal
- Christ Church
- Aminabad
