University of Allahabad, Allahabad

Name: University of Allahabad
Address: Old Katra, Allahabad, 211002, India
Telephone: +91 532 246 1083

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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. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt. Governor of North-Western Provinces, Sir William Muir in 1876, who suggested the idea of a Central University at Allahabad, which later evolved to the present university. At one point, it was known as the "Oxford of the East". Its Central University status was re-established through the University of Allahabad Act 2005 by the Parliament of India. ()

Local name: इलाहाबाद विश्वविद्यालय Established: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 25°27'55"N, 81°51'10"E

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Old KatraAllahabad 211002 India

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+91 532 246 1083

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University of Allahabad – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Anand Bhavan, Allahabad
16 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.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Allahabad Museum, Allahabad
21 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.
0.7 miSE
Museum
Jawahar Planetarium, Allahabad
17 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum
Swaraj Bhavan, Allahabad
16 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.
0.7 miSW
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Allahabad
19 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.
1.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Allahpur, Allahabad
38 min walk • Allahpur, Officially Bharadwaj Puram is a locality of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Allahpur is a township/mohalla of Allahabad District. It falls under the Phulpur constituency of Uttar Pradhesh's legislative assembly.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Alopibagh, Allahabad
35 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.
1 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium, Allahabad
25 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.
0.6 miSE
25°27'34"N • 81°51'36"E
Anand Bhavan, Allahabad
16 min walk • Forts and castles
1 miS
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.
0.7 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex, Allahabad
19 min walk • Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex is an indoor arena located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The 4,000-seat stadium is only indoor stadium in city and was named after famous Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan who was born in the city.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Allahabad?

Nearby attractions include Swaraj Bhavan, Allahabad (16 min walk), Anand Bhavan, Allahabad (16 min walk), Anand Bhavan, Allahabad (16 min walk), Jawahar Planetarium, Allahabad (17 min walk).

How to get to University of Allahabad by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Allahabad:

Train

Prayag Junction (25 min walk)

Bus

Civil Lines Bus Station (37 min walk)