Mayo Memorial Hall, Allahabad

Name: Mayo Memorial Hall
Address: Allahabad, India

#17 among attractions in Allahabad

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Mayo Memorial and Town Hall is a large meeting hall in Prayagraj, situated near the Thornhill Mayne Memorial, having a 180 feet high tower. The interior of this memorial hall was ornamented with designs by Professor Gamble of the South Kensington Museum, London. Mayo Memorial Hall was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne and was completed in 1879. The hall was meant for public meetings, balls and receptions in commemoration of the assassinated Viceroy Mayo. ()

Completed: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 25°27'19"N, 81°50'49"E

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Mayo Memorial Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anand Bhavan, Allahabad Museum, Jawahar Planetarium, University of Allahabad.

0.9 miE
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Anand Bhavan, Allahabad
22 min walk • The Anand Bhavan is a historic house museum in Prayagraj, India, focusing on the Nehru Family. It was bought by Indian political leader Motilal Nehru in the 1930s to serve as the residence of the Nehru family when the original mansion Swaraj Bhavan was transformed into the local headquarters of the Indian National Congress.
~270 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Allahabad Museum, Allahabad
2 min walk • The Allahabad Museum is a national-level museum in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Established in 1931, it is known for its rich collection and unique objects of art, and is funded by Ministry of Culture.
0.9 miE
Museum
Jawahar Planetarium, Allahabad
23 min walk • The Jawahar Planetarium is located in the city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built in 1979 and is situated beside Anand Bhavan the former residence of the Nehru-Gandhi family and now a museum.
0.8 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Allahabad, Allahabad
20 min walk • The University of Allahabad is a collegiate central university located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established on 23 September 1887 by an Act of Parliament and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum
Swaraj Bhavan, Allahabad
24 min walk • Swaraj Bhavan is a large mansion located in Prayagraj India, best known for once being owned by the Indian political leader Motilal Nehru and being home to the Nehru family until 1930. It is managed by the 'Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund', Delhi and functions as a museum open to the public.
~1100 ftNW
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Allahabad
6 min walk • St. Joseph's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Allahabad, in Prayagraj, India. Built in 1879, the cathedral represents a fine example of Italian architecture. It is said that the craftsmen and materials were brought from Italy.
1.4 miSW
Tower
Allahabad Clock Tower, Allahabad
36 min walk • Allahabad Clock Tower is a clock tower located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India also known as Chowk Ghantaghar. it was built in 1913 and it is a landmark of Old Allahabad.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Chowk, Allahabad
36 min walk • Chowk is a neighborhood in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the historic city centre of Old Allahabad. It is one of the oldest & largest business markets of India & lies in Old Allahabad. The landmark of this market is historic Allahabad Clock Tower, built in 1913, also known as Chowk Ghantaghar.
1.3 miE
Neighbourhood
Alopibagh, Allahabad
33 min walk • Alopibagh is a locality/township of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The locality is close to the Kumbh Mela area, the Sangam, the rivers Ganges and Yamuna, and one of the most ancient Hindu temples of India, the Alopi Devi Mandir, is also in this locality.
~1150 ftS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium, Allahabad
6 min walk • Madan Mohan Malaviya Stadium is a stadium in Allahabad, India. It is used by Uttar Pradesh cricket team for their domestic matches. Sports like Cricket, Hockey, Javelin throw, Taekwondo, and Judo are played here.
0.9 miE
25°27'34"N • 81°51'36"E
Anand Bhavan, Allahabad
22 min walk • Forts and castles

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Which popular attractions are close to Mayo Memorial Hall?

Nearby attractions include Allahabad Museum, Allahabad (2 min walk), St. Joseph's Cathedral, Allahabad (6 min walk), Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad (12 min walk), University of Allahabad, Allahabad (20 min walk).

How to get to Mayo Memorial Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mayo Memorial Hall:

Bus

Civil Lines Bus Station (18 min walk)
Zero Road Bus Stand (32 min walk)

Train

Allahabad City (29 min walk)