Civil Lines, Allahabad
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Civil Lines is a locality/township of Allahabad
, Uttar Pradesh
, India
. It is one of the major market areas of Allahabad
, and is famous for its shopping malls, hotels, cinema halls and restaurants. The area was built by the British during the heyday of the British Raj
and was a residential colony of the British at that time. The old Palace Cinema Hall is one of the prime examples of the British architecture still prevalent in the area. The Patthar Girja(All Saint's Cathedral) is a beautiful example of the British Architecture of that time and attracts many tourists for its beauty and elegance. The Modern Day Civil Lines has several skyscrapers and modern buildings which show the constant change taking place in the city. Civil Lines is a paradise for shoppers in Allahabad
even though properties are considered quite costly in the area due to its importance. The main Allahabad Railway Station(Civil Lines) as well as the Allahabad Bus Depot is also in this area.
Also the area always boasted of city's best branded showrooms,tailors,cinema halls etc. Recently many malls like Big Bazar, Pantaloons, and Vishal Mega mart have come up in this area.civil lines has always been an area of broad roads, even broader footpaths, neatly maintained sidewalks and excellent ambience resulting in it becoming the favourite hangout place among the city's youth.
Civil Lines is a locality/township of Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is one of the major market areas of Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
, and is famous for its shopping malls, hotels, cinema halls and restaurants. The area was built by the British during the heyday of the British Raj
British Raj
British Raj was the British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947; The term can also refer to the period of dominion...
and was a residential colony of the British at that time. The old Palace Cinema Hall is one of the prime examples of the British architecture still prevalent in the area. The Patthar Girja(All Saint's Cathedral) is a beautiful example of the British Architecture of that time and attracts many tourists for its beauty and elegance. The Modern Day Civil Lines has several skyscrapers and modern buildings which show the constant change taking place in the city. Civil Lines is a paradise for shoppers in Allahabad
Allahabad
Allahabad , or Settled by God in Persian, is a major city of India and is one of the main holy cities of Hinduism. It was renamed by the Mughals from the ancient name of Prayaga , and is by some accounts the second-oldest city in India. It is located in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,...
even though properties are considered quite costly in the area due to its importance. The main Allahabad Railway Station(Civil Lines) as well as the Allahabad Bus Depot is also in this area.
Amenities
Civil Lines in Allahabad has always been a place for the elite, subsequently there have always been many sophisticated and elite restaurants in this Area, The Elchico, Tandoor, The Bridges and Hot Stuff to name a few. Civil lines also has some open eating joints which are very old and famous like Shamiana and Amber.Also the area always boasted of city's best branded showrooms,tailors,cinema halls etc. Recently many malls like Big Bazar, Pantaloons, and Vishal Mega mart have come up in this area.civil lines has always been an area of broad roads, even broader footpaths, neatly maintained sidewalks and excellent ambience resulting in it becoming the favourite hangout place among the city's youth.