Public, Allahabad

Name: Public
Address: Chandra Sekhar Azad Park, Allahabad, India

#10 among attractions in Allahabad

Library

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Allahabad Public Library, also known as Thornhill Mayne Memorial, is a public library situated at Chandrashekhar Azad Park in Prayagraj. Established in 1864, it is the biggest library in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The building was designed by Richard Roskell Bayne and is considered a remarkable example of Scottish Baronial Revival architecture. The monument has served as the house of legislative assembly in British era when Allahabad was the capital of United Provinces. In 1879, the Public library was shifted to the present premises at Chandrashekhar Azad Park. ()

Established: 1864 (160 years ago)Coordinates: 25°26'9"N, 81°50'48"E

Address

Chandra Sekhar Azad ParkAllahabad India

Contact

Website

Social media

Facebook

Allahabad

Day trips

Public – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minto Park, Allahabad Clock Tower, Old Naini Bridge, Chowk.

1 miE
Park
Minto Park, Allahabad
26 min walk • Madan Mohan Malaviya Park formerly known as Minto Park, is a park in Prayagraj, India. It is located in the southern part of the city along the banks of Yamuna river.
0.8 miW
Tower
Allahabad Clock Tower, Allahabad
21 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.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Old Naini Bridge, Allahabad
22 min walk • The Old Naini Bridge is one of the longest and oldest bridges in India, located in Prayagraj. It is a double-decked steel truss bridge which runs across the Yamuna river in the southern part of the city.
0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Chowk, Allahabad
18 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.
~1430 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Bai-Ka-Bagh, Allahabad
7 min walk • Bai-Ka-Bagh is a locality of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
0.8 miW
Library
Bharati Bhavan Library, Allahabad
20 min walk • Bharati Bhavan Library a Hindi and Urdu public library in Allahabad, India. The library was established in 1889 by the joint efforts of Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya and Mr. Bal Krishna Bhatt of Chowk, Allahabad. Brij Mohan Lal Bhalla was himself a great lover of Hindi and had made a large collection of Hindi books.
1.1 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium, Allahabad
29 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.
1 miN
Universities and schools
Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad
27 min walk • Moti Lal Nehru Medical College and associated hospitals is the government medical college with related public hospitals in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was founded in memory of Pandit Motilal Nehru.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Public?

Nearby attractions include Bai-Ka-Bagh, Allahabad (7 min walk), Chowk, Allahabad (18 min walk), Bharati Bhavan Library, Allahabad (20 min walk), Allahabad Clock Tower, Allahabad (21 min walk).

How to get to Public by public transport?

The nearest stations to Public:

Train

Allahabad City (9 min walk)

Bus

Zero Road Bus Stand (14 min walk)
Civil Lines Bus Station (26 min walk)