Kanpur is a place of religious and traditional attractions. Located near the city is a center of
Hindu pilgrimage, known as Brahmavarta or Bithoor. Patthar Ghat is situated on the bank of the Ganges in Bithoor. The Patthar Ghat, built of red stone by Tikait Rai the minister of Awadh state, is a bathing place for the devotees. The structure of Patthar Ghat is an example of excellent ancient architecture in the history of India. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva stands on the Ghat and is visited by devotees and pilgrims. The unique aspect of this temple is the shivalinga made of philosopher’s stone or Kasauti as known locally.
Patthar Ghat
January 27th, 2010 by admin
The Kanpur Memorial Church (All Soul’s Cathedral)
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The Kanpur Memorial Church built in 1875, was designed by Walter Granville. 
This Gothic style building has fine stained glass windows and interesting memorials. There is a Memorial Garden on the eastern side. There is a carved gothic screen, designed by Henry Yule and in the center there is a beautifully carved figure of an angel by Baron Carlo Marochetti, representing the ’symbol of peace’. The Cemetery has a number of graves from the late 19th century.
Phool Bagh Gardens
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Located at the center of the city at Mall Road, this ancient park also houses the
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Hall or the K.E.M hall and Ganesh Udyan building. Ganesh Udyan was previously the orthopedic hospital set up after the First World War.
The fact that these huge buildings are located in the premises of the park signifies its huge area and dimension. Since these buildings are centrally located, they are usually used for public meetings. A summerhouse and a public library also add to the buildings positioned in the park. The park is a host to the annual flower shows held in Kanpur.
