All Saints Cathedral
Also known by the locals as the Patthar Girja, the All Saints Cathedral is a world-famous church located in Prayagraj. As a part of the Gothic revival building built during the British rule in India, this church is modeled after the 13th-century Gothic churches typical of Europe. Sir William Emerson is credited with the architecture and basic design for this church, which reflects a confluence of Anglo Indian style. It was designed by him in 1871, commenced in 1887, and completed four years later of that date.
Anand Bhavan
In the 1930s, the original Swaraj Bhavan, today a famous Allahabad tourist place, was transformed into the headquarters of the Indian National Congress. As a result, Motilal Nehru had to buy another mansion for himself and his family to reside, and it was called Anand Bhavan. Today, it is a historic house museum also home to the Jawahar Planetarium. European furniture and the most delicate quality china was sourced by Motilal Nehru to decorate this mansion and make it a replica of the original Swaraj Bhavan. Renovation of the enormous estate is said to have been done for over ten years.
Swaraj Bhavan
Swaraj Bhavan is a large mansion that was once owned by Motilal Nehru and was the place of residence for the Nehru family until 1930. Today, it functions as a grandiose museum and is the most historically revered place to visit in Allahabad. It is managed by the Jawaharlal Nehru Fund, New Delhi. Photographs of the Indian freedom movement featuring leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Azad, and the Nehrus are all displayed in the museum. Moreover, the Charkha owned by Mr. Gandhi is also displayed here.
Allahabad Museum
Established in 1931, the Allahabad Museum is one of the most important and grandiose museums of India. It is a place of national importance, housing significant artifacts from the modern historical period of India. Archaeologists, academicians, historians, and scholars research this museum and regard it as a scholarly place. It also has a rock art gallery housing rocks from the prehistoric period, all of which serve as critical points of study for many historians.
Khusro Bagh
Formerly a burial complex near the Allahabad junction railway station, Khusro Bagh is currently a walled garden typical of the Mughal construction. Khusro Bagh has three brilliantly designed sandstone mausoleums paying tribute to Mughal royals, including Shah Begum, Khusrau Mirza, and Nithar Begum, all of whom were related to Akbar’s son Jahangir. Shah Begum’s tomb is designed in a similar style to Fatehpur Sikri with a three-tiered design. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in prayagraj. Chhatris, arabesque inscriptions, and traditional Mughal motifs dot all of the three mausoleums.
Public Library
Formerly known as the Thornhill Mayne Memorial, the Allahabad public library is the best place to be for those of you who are bibliophiles or love literature. It is the most massive library in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is situated in the famous Alfred Park. The building is a grand reminder of the Scottish Baronial revival architecture style trademark of the British period in India. 125000 books, 40 magazines, and several newspapers are collected in the library and are open to public access on demand.
