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La Martiniere College

La Martiniere Road, Lucknow 226001, India
+91 522 223 5415
Ranked #3 of 26 attractions in Lucknow
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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New Delhi,India
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

The atmosphere , the buildings, it was like taking a time machine into a public school founded in 1840 More

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Gillingham, Kent
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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A crack College which has been going since the early 1840's founded by a frenchmen called Major Claud Martin. Just an amazing place to stroll around and speak to the well disciplined young lads. Another oldie worldie establishment and well worth a visit. No permission is needed to walk around. But seeking the help of one of the masters will... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Take your time to discover this magical building that has so much architecture and history about it. More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

founded by french major general - Claude Martin, his humble castle become a educational institution for us lucky people. some of the people have been studying here since generations. recently renovated and refreshed the place looks better than ever. no wonder many movies n documentaries have been shot here and still international travelers visit this place and are awestruck with... More

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Lucknow
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

La Martiniere Boy's College in Lucknow is the finest French architecture in India made by General Claude Martin. It is also the only school in the world to win battle honours. Many famous people have studies here. The city of Lucknow is an amalgamation of rich cultural heritage dwelling harmoniously with the present modern. It has many world repute institutes... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Ideal for anyone interested in the history and architecture. Still functions as a school More

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Mussoorie, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011
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La Martiniere (sometimes called La Mart) was founded by a French "soldier of fortune" with the clause that upon his death, it be turned into a school. Now it's one of the most famous boys' colleges in India, and the architecture is palatial French on the outskirts of Lucknow. The day we visited it was chilly and foggy, as well... More

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