The Rumi Darwaza is the most notable and beautiful structure built in Lucknow. It was built by the Nawab Asaf ud daula in 1784. He was the third Nawab of Lucknow. It was designed by using the Awadh architecture. The name Rumi is derived from the name of the city Rome. The structure of this gateway is identical to the gateway in Istanbul. It is also famous as the gateway of Turkish or the Turkish gateway. It is one of the best and finest gateways that were built in Lucknow. It is a gateway of 60 feet height. The visitors can use the staircase to reach the top of the Rumi Darwaza.
The architecture design of the Rumi Darwaza is different from that of Mughals. It is constructed by using bricks and lime is used to coat it from the outside. It is designed in a complex way. The gateway has curved ends. The gateway is free to visit. It is also located on the main road. The tourists can also enjoy the city view from the top of the gateway. The best time to visit this gateway is at the night. The huge light of the gateway gives a fabulous look to the gateway. The curved shaped of the gateway looks more beautiful with the water jets and buds of flowers. It is a must visit place for the tourists in a gateway.
There are also many other nearby places to visit near this Rumi Darwaza. Some of the most popular are Bara Imambara, Jama Masjid, clock tower, Charkra Tirth temple and many more. The tourists can reach this place by booking the cab or by bus. It is the passageway of Hussain Abad, Lucknow.