Satkhanda is a very unique place. Its a protected monument of Lucknow. It is located near by our Clock Tower. satkhanda has a very beautiful architecture and very scenic beauty when its lit up in evening times. There is a beautiful garden is also there in satkhanda. You can visit it and click pictures of it.

An iconic watchtower located in Lucknow, Satkhanda is an incomplete, four-storied structure that dates back to the 1800s. King Mohammed Ali Shah who started the construction of the building planned it to be a watchtower with seven stories but could complete only four due to his untimely demise. The design of this red-brick tower shows influences of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which makes it one of the interesting monuments to visit in Lucknow.Timings: 24×7Entry Fee: Free

Satkhanda is an incomplete four-storied tower situated near clock tower.

This beautiful monument standing besides Clock Tower pond has uncanny resemblance to Leaning Tower of Pisa. The monument is octagonal in shape and was suppose to have 7 floors (Sath - Seven, Khanda - Sections) but the work was abandoned after construction of 4 floors.There are also stories that it was suppose to be used for having a sight of Eid ka Chand and seems true as well.Some buildings looks beautiful even they were never completed, Satkhanda definitely falls in that category.

If you want to visit this place visit in the evening after 6 as led lights change this place to a different level.....and it will have a beauty u cant ignore 😍😍😍😍😍

Unique Architecture..😍

Nice watchtower drawing inspiration from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 2 minute quick stop near the Clock Tower and Pond!! Worth a stop if you are exploring all the historical landmarks nearby. Satkhanda is a four storyed Watch Tower!!Satkhanda Police Chowki is also located nearby!!

The Satkhanda, originally meant to be seven-storey-high was built in 1837 by Mohammad Ali Shah, the third King of Awadh, for moon-sighting by clerics. However, with his death, the monument was left incomplete at just four storeys. Considering it a bad omen, no other ruler bothered to complete it. One of the distinctive feature of this structure is that each of it’s successive storey has been constructed in the decreasing order of height and breadth of it’s base storey. The total height of Satkhanda is 35 feet approximately.#Satkhanda

Loved the place when visited in Night. All other comments have already wrote so much tha describe about it.

Nyc place for photography. 😍My fvrt place.

In the past,Making satkhanda far seeing moon in night .Front of satkhanda a clock tower and an pound available.Please visit in evening,At time ☀️set

I did not get a chance to explore its interiors so, Im only rating on its exterior facade design and location. And, it looks impressive historical watchtower especially during the night time when its lit up.

Leaning tower of Lucknow.❤️

Its a historical monument situated in Old Lucknow, UP, India. Its located nearby and in between Chhota Imambargaah and Ghanta ghar. Awesome place to visit, specially in winter.

The Satkhanda was a watchtower built in the 1800s. The iconic tower has an octagonal base, arched windows & Islamic design details. It is located next to the Husainabad Clock Tower; so, if youre in the area, you cant miss it.A reminder of Lucknows Avadhi & colonial past.The place is located near clock tower and visible also from Rumi Darwaza but is in decay and cannot be missed from the areas aroundThis is an incomplete structure as its construction was stopped after the death of the Nawab’s daughter for whom he was building this place.

A very famous Historical monuments in Old Lucknow (Husainabad).

Love that place specially the silententness near pond

To be visited at night. Beautiful sight with lights washing it.

Omg awesome and i can feel the spiritual....love this place

A beautiful place .Everyone should visit here once time .Night view is amazing .

Chhota imambara is near to satkhanda,Try kashmeeri chai and tandoori chai there. Youll love it😋

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Beautiful experience, designing is soo best... Excellent 💯💯💯

Wonderful structure build in Mughal period. Worth visiting the place.

Looks so nice at night.

Shame awadh as usual famous, you can visit with your family and kids, there are so many battery operated cars and bikes your kids loved at a price of Rs.20/- for a round near clock tower, you can also enjoy the street food there

Place to visit at night, to see it lighting and its beauty

Nice pic 😍👍👍 as ho as mem

Nawab Nasseer-ud-Daulah of Awadh originally thought of building a nine storey structure – Naukhanda – that would be the highest tower, an eighth wonder of the world and excel the height and majesty of the Tower of Babylon or the Leaning Tower of Pisa.The project, however, could only be taken up by his successor, Nawab Muhamad Ali Shah, who brought it down to a realistic height of seven storeys – Satkhanda, but could not go beyond four storeys only because he died in 1840.Another idea behind the project was to build a tall watch tower so the Nawab could take a view of the entire city. The tower was, however, reduced to ruins after his death. But as they say, the ruins often tell the story of how grand and majestic the building might have been.Satkhanda, built in a blend of French and Italian architectural styles, is located close to Hussainnabad Imambara. It is still admired for its magnificent medieval design. Another reason to build it was to pay a tribute to Sir George Couper, the then governor of UP.

Really loved visiting this place....would have really been pleased had the cleanliness of this historical monument were maintained....well pals the shooting of quite a few films have taken place here....the most recent being Raid

You Must Visit this place Especially at night the lighting🔥🔥 is damn so good youll love that. And for our young enthusiastic photographers you should start your structures photography from here.(Must carry a tripod)

Beutiful historical point

An iconic watchtower located in Lucknow, Satkhanda is an incomplete, four-storied structure that dates back to the 1800s. King Mohammed Ali Shah who started the construction of the building planned it to be a watchtower with seven stories but could complete only four due to his untimely demise. The design of this red-brick tower shows influences of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which makes it one of the interesting monuments to visit in Lucknow.Timings: 24×7Entry Fee: Free

It is very nice to see city upon Satkhanda.

Vintage feels

Great Architecture in this its seems amazing

This is not a big monument. No need of any entrance fee. You can see and take picture from road.

Amazing place... Best in night or early morning.... In morning try to go up.. But its not allowed... And its really bad for each and every place that had restrictions

Very nice historical place

Satkhanda means Seven Storeyed ..This monumental building was intended to comprise Seven Storeys.But the construction was halted later..thus only 4 level of it completed.It was built by King Mohammed Ali Shah. .for moon sighting..based on the design of Leaning Tower of Pisa,Italy..blend of Greek & Persian Architect can easily be Noticed in this Building.It is adjacent to Second Gate, Husainabad..which was built under the administration of Azeem-ullah-Khan during the regime of Nawab of Asaf-Ud-Daula..It is also based on three architectural designs of..Greek,Roman &Persians..Must See it.

This is an incomplete building but it have a good ground

Nice place to enjoy with family and friends

Its a historical heritage.The construction work of Satkhanda was initiated by King Mohammed Ali Shah during his reign in the years 1837-1842. He built it as a watch-tower with an intention of having the bird’s eye view of the old city area of Lucknow along with it’s royal buildings.

Nice monument. Visit to general public not allowed.

Best place for sukoon

The cleanliness of the place is good. You could drive your car or bike till here or take one of the E-rikshaws from Bada Imambara. Good to go when temperature is a little on lower side or during evenings.

Dont take a tour guide. Just walk around. Youll be robbed of 200 RS for no apparent reason.

Its a historical palace, It was built by Nawab Sadat Ali Khan of Awadh to fly kites and see the moon.

Nice place with a nice story behind..!!

It is located outside the chota imambara and literally mean tower of seven stories. It has only four stories, as the construction of the tower was abandoned when nawab of awadh and its creator Muhammad Ali Shah died. Nawab wanted to make it the same as Qutub Minar of Delhi and the leaning tower of Pisa. While visiting it, you should also visit rumi darwaza, bada Imambara and chota Imambara.

The word ‘Satkhanda’ means Seven-Storeyed. Initially, this building was intended to comprise seven storeys but it’s construction work was later abandoned and thus, only 4 level of it could be completed.Satkhanda, a four-storey tower, has got it’s architectural design influenced from ‘The Leaning Tower of Pisa’, one of the seven wonders of world.

Good place to hangout with friends or family in a pleasant weather.

The Satkhanda watchtower, or the tower of seven storeys, is located outside the Chhota Imambara. Satkhanda was built between 1837 and 1842 during the rule of Mohammad Ali Shah and the construction was interrupted when he passed away – thus, in spite of its name, the tower only has four storeys. Ali Shah wanted to make it similar to Qutub Minar of Delhi and the leaning tower of Pisa in Italy. Its main purpose is lunar observation.Why You Should Visit:Well renovated and pretty in the evenings with the lights-arrangements, plus surrounded by a green and spacious park.

Elegant space near satkhanda police choki ..There is clock tower and roomi gate in front of it..And the two imam baras are near to it.

Really amazing architecture building with seven floors. Next to the pond and clock tower. But cannot climb it currently

Good tourist spot

Good historical places

Historical Nawab Monument.It’s amazing to spend time here with family n friends in evening

Its amazing

Nice place near clock tower

Nice architecture

Lightings on this architecture is awesome. Should definitely visit in the evenings. In front of it, there is huge cemented space for childrens to play.

Bushra fatima

Good place to find peace and hangout with friends

Made bay Nawab to watch newly Moon Eid or Muhammar for har Begam

ArchitectureShape and structure ❤Must visit

If you are interested in history, then definitely go to this place, it is a very good place.About satkhandaLucknow truly has an array of monuments which speak highly of its cultural stance and amidst these historically significant structures, Satkhanda comes up in discussion sooner than later. A red-brick obelisk which is still hailed highly among historians for its towering beauty, Satkhanda attracts eyes from all over the city and beyond.The Satkhanda watchtower or the tower of seven storeys, is seated just outside the Chhota Imambada and is admired for its medieval design wrapped in yarns of magnificence and beauty. It is popularly said that Nawab Naseer-ud-Daulah of Awadh, had primarily intended to construct a nine storey structure- Naukhanda. It was slated to be an eighth wonder of the world and this structure had aspirations of excelling over the grandeur of the Tower of Babylon or the Leaning Tower of Pisa. One of the prominent features of this structure is that each of its successive levels, have been designed in the decreasing order of height and breadth, of its base storey. The tower has numerous triple-arched huge windows and compartments and theres a spiral staircase inside, which takes you to the top and reveals a panoramic view of the city...Thanks..🙏🙏

To be visited at night for better experience

A beautiful monument and people say its best to visit in evening once a little dark for better experience when its all lit up. I was short of time so visited it during the day.

This i place is really nice but please visit in evening means around 4-6pm or when its not sunny day.

Better than i ever see

Too good

At night full enjoy😎😎

Interesting

The word ‘Satkhanda’ means Seven-Storeyed. Initially, this building was intended to comprise seven storeys but it’s construction work was later abandoned and thus, only 4 level of it could be completed. Incomplete but nevertheless splendour of heritage architecture, Satkhnada, a red-brick watch-tower, constructed by King Mohammed Ali Shah, is situated near the Chota Imambara. Satkhanda, a four-storey tower, has got it’s architectural design influenced from ‘The Leaning Tower of Pisa’, one of the seven wonders of world. The tower is constructed in a blend of Greek and Islamic architecture. It’s framework and pediments reflect Greek structural design whereas arches of the gates and windows show influence of Islamic structural design. The height of the octagonal ground floor of this structure is almost 10 feet, making it the highest storey of this tower. One of the distinctive feature of this structure is that each of it’s successive storey has been constructed in the decreasing order of height and breadth of it’s base storey. The total height of Satkhanda is 35 feet approximately. The tower has numerous triple-arched huge windows and compartments. A flight of spiral steps leads to the different storeys of the building. From the uppermost storey of the facade, one can see the beauty of the city’s adjacent area.The construction work of Satkhanda was initiated by King Mohammed Ali Shah during his reign in the years 1837-1842. He built it as a watch-tower with an intention of having the bird’s eye view of the old city area of Lucknow along with it’s royal buildings. There is also a myth about the building that it was constructed for having a sight of chand for Eid. ‘It’s said that the construction of this structure was stopped as the king had hurt his leg while climbling down the stairs of this structure while it was being constructed. And since then, people started treating it as a bad omen and left it unfinished. But this is a fake rumoured story as Mohammed Ali Shah was 65 years old when he was elected as the king of Awadh and at the same time he was not fit with his hands and legs, therefore, not being in a condition to climb the stairs of the tower’, states Roshan Taqui, the prominent historian of Awadh. ‘It’s exquisite designs and marvelous layout makes it a must-see edifice of Lucknow’, says Brijesh Yadav, a student. ‘Being lured by just seeing the unfinished tower, has left me wondering as to how amazing it would look when it’s renovation gets completed. Waah Lucknow!’, says Geeta Srivastava, a home-maker. Inspite of the fact that the renovation work has been taken up and guards have been assigned the duty to look after the safety of the edifice, the tower still stands deserted with just animals prowling around. The pathway to it is uneven and dirty. Adding to the grievance, the backside of the tower is treated as a dumpsite for household wastes and is also a safe place for drug traffickers.

Heritage building in Husainabad area of old lucknow

Amazing place for evening outing

I had visited many times here but #Satkhanda always closed for public..Why..?? What is the reason behind this..??

Nice but not best.

Good way

A view from satkhandas top

Beautiful building

Nice park

Nice place to visit.

Great architecture. .....good place for tourists.

Amazing place for visiting

This place is situated in husainabad near clock tower.It is visible from far and recently renoveted.There are swings to play for kids and walking spaces for morning walks.It is clean and peaceful place to sit and enjoy atmosphere.

Historically imp place .. visit in the evening.. it’s just amazing

Nice place with unique architecture...

Nice place.

Renewed and in a great condition

This is a very good place from historic point of view, but not at all maintained. Very dirty surroundings and god knows where the fee collected from visitors is going along with yogi govt doing nothing to conserve it.

Good

Nice place

Nice place to visit.

Beautiful old building with bad maintenance

Satkhanda and Romy gate, near bada Imambara, Lucknow

If you wanna see the Leaning Tower of Pisa in a low budget yet beautiful in look then you can visit Satkhanda. Perfection viewed only in night with LED lights illuminating the monument.

Visits often...👍

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