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The state of Uttar Pradesh, abbreviated as UP, is India's most populous state. UP is also India's fourth largest state by area. Hindi is the state's official language. The capital city of the state is Lucknow. Kathak is the state dance of this ancient state. The state's economy rests upon agriculture and the service industry.

Uttar Pradesh is famous for the Lucknow Gharana Kathak and also for its iconic Taj Mahal, which is located in the beautiful city of Agra. The state is also known for its important cities like Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur, etc.

One of the most iconic structures in the state that is considered one amongst the seven wonders of the world is the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra. The magnificent structure is built in white marble and dazzles onlookers with its enchanting, otherworldly beauty. The city of Lucknow is known for its Bara Imambara, which houses a maze of narrow tunnels, popularly called 'Bhool Bhulaiya'. The Rumi Darwaza is a famous Mughal gateway in the city. The city of Varanasi, also called Kashi, is famous for its numerous temples and sacred ghats. The city is the spiritual capital of India and is known for the Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Allahabad city is another place to visit while in Uttar Pradesh. The city, also called 'Prayag', is located at the confluence of the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati, and hosts the Kumba Mela every 12 years.

There are around 400 tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh. This is 7% of all tourist attractions listed in India. Top cities in Uttar Pradesh with popular tourist destinations are Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Palia Kalan and Etawah. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are landmarks and zoos. Then there is also nature attractions listed in Uttar Pradesh. You may find a list of all categories of Uttar Pradesh attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Uttar Pradesh of that type.

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