There are many historical sites and worth-seeing sights in the district, amongst which buildings of the Sharki period; Shahi Bridge built by Akbar; and Sheetla Chaukia Dham are the chief attractions of tourists. All the historic & worth-seeing spots have their own special importance. The main ones among these are:
Atala Masjid
In 1408 A.D., Ibrahim Shah Sharki built the Atala Masjid which came to be considered as the ideal for the…
Jhanjhari Masjid
This mosque is in the Sipah locality of Jaunpur on the northern bank of the Gomti. This was built by…
Masjid Lal Darwaja
This mosque has been built by V.V.Raje, wife of Sultan Mahamud Shah Sharki in 1455 A.D. at Begumganj, a mile…
Sheetala Maata Chaukiya
The temple of Ma Sheetla Chaukiya Devi is quite old. The worship of Shiv and Shakti has been going on…
Shahi Quila
Situated in the heart of the city on the left bank of the Gomti, Shahi Qila was built by Freoze…
Jama Masjid
With a height of more than 200 ft. this mosque near Purani Bazar on the Shahganj road is an important…
Shahi Pul
This famous bridge of Jaunpur was built by Munyeen Khankhana in 1564 on the orders of Akbar during his reign….