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PLACES OF INTEREST

Tourist Attractions - The Kanpur Memorial Church (All Soul’s Cathedral) | Jain Glass Temple | Jajmau | Shri Radhakrishna Temple | Phool Bagh (Ganesh Udyan) | Kamla Retreat

Parks & Zoo - Nana Rao Park | Brijendra Swarup Park | Moti Jheel | Green Park | Allen Forest Zoo

 

The Kanpur Memorial Church


The Kanpur Memorial Church (All Soul’s Cathedral)

The Kanpur Memorial Church built in 1875, was designed by Walter Granville. This Gothic style building has fine stained glass windows and interesting memorials. There is a Memorial Garden on the eastern side. There is a carved gothic screen, designed by Henry Yule and in the center there is a beautifully carved figure of an angel by Baron Carlo Marochetti, representing the 'symbol of peace'. The Cemetery has a number of  graves from the late 19th century.

Jain Glass Temple
It is situated in Maheshwari Mohal behind the Kamla Tower. It is a beautiful temple highly decorated with glass and enamel works. 

Jajmau
Jajmau, known as Siddhapuri in ancient times, is supposed to have been the kingdom of Yayati, the Pauranic king and the high mound overhanging the Ganga is known as the site of his fort.  
Excavations of the Jajmau mound during 1957-58  unearthed antiquities ranging from 600 BC to 1600 AD. Now, Jajmau houses the Siddhnath and Siddha Devi temples and the mausoleum of Makhdum Shah Ala-ul-Haq, the famous Sufi saint, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1358. A mosque built by Kulich Khan in 1679 is also here.  

Shri Radhakrishna Temple 
This beautifully constructed temple is a  unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. The even-level roofs of the mandaps have been provided with adequate ventilation for sufficient light and air. Among the five shrines in the temple, the central one is dedicated to Shri Radhakrishna and the others have idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman. This temple was built by J.K.Trust.

Phool Bagh (Ganesh Udyan)
It is a beautiful park in the heart of the city on the Mall Road. In the centre of the park there is a Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial generally used for public meetings. The annual flower shows are held here. It  has a Summer House and a large Public library.

Kamla Retreat
Situated on Kamala Nehru road, Kamla Retreat houses a museum which has a good collection of historical and archaeological artifacts. Besides parks and a canal with facilities for boating, a zoo is also here. Visitors are allowed only with prior permission from:; Deputy General Manager (Administration), Kamla Tower, Kamalanagar, Kanpur, UP. Phone: 311478 & 311479.

Parks and Zoo

Nana Rao Park
Formerly known as Memorial Well Garden, it is the biggest park in Kanpur and is situated in the heart of the city on the Mall Road. After Independence, it has been renamed after Nana Rao Peshwa, the hero of the first War of independence in 1857. It is very beautifully laid out and has a plant nursery.

Brijendra Swarup Park 
Situated in Aryanagar area of Kanpur, this park has spacious lawns and play grounds.
 

Moti Jheel 
This is drinking water reservoir of Kanpur Waterworks. It is situated Benajhabar area of the city. The area around the Jheel or lake have lately  been developed into a beautiful recreation grounds and children's park.

Green Park
This is the best and most famous play ground of Kanpur. International Cricket matches are held here and it is one of the best  pitches in the world.

Allen Forest Zoo
The Kanpur Zoo was opened in 1971 and ranks among one of the best zoos in the country. It is an ideal place for picnics in picturesque surroundings.


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