Allahabad Fort, Allahabad

Name: Allahabad Fort
Address: Allahabad, India

#4 among attractions in Allahabad

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Allahabad Fort is a fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India in 1583. A stone inscription inside fort describe 1583 as a foundation year. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river Ganges. It is recognised by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance. ()

Local name: इलाहाबाद किला Coordinates: 25°25'48"N, 81°52'36"E

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Allahabad Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saraswati Ghat, Minto Park, Allahabad Pillar, Daraganj.

0.5 miW
Park
Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad
13 min walk • Saraswati Ghat is probably the most spectacular ghat in Allahabad on the bank of Yamuna river in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located close to Mankameshwar Temple of lord Shiva. The name of ghat comes from Hindu Goddess of learning Saraswati. It is a newly built place.
0.9 miW
Park
Minto Park, Allahabad
24 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.
~690 ftNW
Memorial, Buddhist architecture
Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad
4 min walk • The Allahabad pillar is a Stambha, containing one of the Pillar edicts of Ashoka, possibly erected by Ashoka, Emperor of the Maurya dynasty, who reigned in the 3rd century BCE or it may have prior origins.
0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Daraganj, Allahabad
13 min walk • Daraganj is a prominent suburb and a landmark in the city of Prayagraj. It is the oldest suburb of Prayag at the bank of celestial river Ganges and not far from Triveni Sangam - the confluence of three sacred rivers: the Ganges and Yamuna, and the third invisible river Saraswati.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Allahabad Fort?

Nearby attractions include Allahabad Pillar, Allahabad (4 min walk), Daraganj, Allahabad (13 min walk), Saraswati Ghat, Allahabad (13 min walk), Minto Park, Allahabad (24 min walk).

How to get to Allahabad Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Allahabad Fort:

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Daraganj (24 min walk)
Prayag Ghat Terminal (27 min walk)