Chowk, Allahabad

#22 among attractions in Allahabad

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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. ()

Coordinates: 25°26'15"N, 81°50'9"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Khusro Bagh, All Saints Cathedral, Allahabad Museum, Public.

1 miW
Park, Historical place
Khusro Bagh, Allahabad
25 min walk • Khusro Bagh is a large walled garden and burial complex located in muhalla Khuldabad close to the Prayagraj Junction railway station, in Prayagraj, India. It is roughly 6 km from the Akbar fort built-in.
1.1 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Gothic architecture
All Saints Cathedral, Allahabad
29 min walk • All Saints' Cathedral, also known as Patthar Girja, is an Anglican cathedral located in Prayagraj, India. Modelled after 13th-century Gothic style churches, it is among the Gothic Revival buildings built by the British during their rule in India.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Allahabad Museum, Allahabad
35 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 miE
Library
Public, Allahabad
18 min walk • 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.
~750 ftNW
Tower
Allahabad Clock Tower, Allahabad
4 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.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Old Naini Bridge, Allahabad
34 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.
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Bai-Ka-Bagh, Allahabad
24 min walk • Bai-Ka-Bagh is a locality of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
~670 ftSW
Library
Bharati Bhavan Library, Allahabad
4 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.
1.2 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium, Allahabad
32 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.
1.3 miNE
Universities and schools
Motilal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad
34 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 Chowk?

Nearby attractions include Bharati Bhavan Library, Allahabad (4 min walk), Allahabad Clock Tower, Allahabad (4 min walk), Public, Allahabad (18 min walk), Bai-Ka-Bagh, Allahabad (24 min walk).

How to get to Chowk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chowk:

Bus

Zero Road Bus Stand (6 min walk)
Civil Lines Bus Station (20 min walk)

Train

Prayagraj Junction (21 min walk)
Allahabad City (23 min walk)