Chandra Shekhar Azad Park

In 1870, old cantonments were transformed into a park when, after the Rebellion of 1857, new areas were developed. ==Location==

The park is in the Georgetown neighborhood and is surrounded by Tagoretown, Civil Lines and the University of Allahabad. Its coordinates are . ==Landmarks==

Being a big park it has some very important heritage and recreational sites. • Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial, where Azad sacrificed his life • Victoria Memorial. Large canopy made of Italian limestone, dedicated to Queen Victoria. It was opened on 24 March 1906 by James Digges La Touche. The canopy once sheltered a huge statue of Queen Victoria which was later removed. • Prayag Sangeet Samiti, a music training institute • Madan Mohan Malviya Stadium • Allahabad Museum • Allahabad Public Library Being the biggest park, it attracts a large number of people. according to an estimate, approximately 5000 people visit this park in duration of 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ==See also==