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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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