Teele Wali Masjid (Alamgiri Mosque), Lucknow

Teele Wali Masjid (Alamgiri Mosque), Lucknow

Teele Wali Masjid, also known as Alamgiri Mosque, is located to the north of the Imambara complex and is believed to be the earliest construction in the area. It is built on a mound specially raised by order of Aurangzeb, governor of Lucknow, to serve as the mosque ground. An interesting fact is that “teele” is translated form the local dialect as “mound”. Teele Wali Masjid is renown for its outstanding architectural symmetry and equilibrium. Its white lace towers rise high and can be seen from the most parts of the city.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Lucknow. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Teele Wali Masjid (Alamgiri Mosque) on Map

Sight Name: Teele Wali Masjid (Alamgiri Mosque)
Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Walking Tours in Lucknow, India

Create Your Own Walk in Lucknow

Create Your Own Walk in Lucknow

Creating your own self-guided walk in Lucknow is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Lucknow Hazratganj Walking Tour

Lucknow Hazratganj Walking Tour

Colloquially referred to as the heart of Lucknow, Hazratganj is the city's central shopping area with numerous malls, showrooms, bazaars, restaurants, hotels, theaters and cafés, as well as governmental offices. Apart from being a paradise for shoppers, it is also a fusion of old and modern architecture, featuring piazzas, green areas with benches and fountains, and wrought-iron and...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Lucknow Introduction Walking Tour

Lucknow Introduction Walking Tour

The capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. It owes its popularity largely to the rich architectural, cultural and historic heritage.

In the 14th century, Lucknow was the capital of the Awadh region. Starting from 1350, both the city and some parts of the region were controlled consecutively by the Delhi...  view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles