Known as the Constantinople of the east, Lucknow was a hub of Nawabi art, music, dance, and architecture. Now the busy capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow sits in the center of the state on the north-western shore of the Gomti River. A major center of the Indian rebellion of 1857, Lucknow’s population participated actively in India's independence movement, cementing its role as a major city in north India. Dining out in Lucknow is highly recommended, and a local delicacy is the traditional North Indian kebab is king, with many variations to feast on. Spend your days here admiring British-era buildings, mausoleums, and the bazaars of the bustling old town.