Uttar Pradesh located in central south Asia and northern India is the most populous and fifth largest state in the Republic of India. With a population exceeding that of France, Germany, and the Netherlands combined, it is the most populous sub national division in the world. U.P. is also possibly the state with the largest number of million plus cities (at least eight).

Famous Temple in Uttar Pradesh :
Varanasi Vishwanath Temple :
The oldest living city in the world, Varanasi is the ultimate destination of all Hindu pilgrims searching for moksha from the cycle of birth and re-birth. The word 'Kashi' originated from the word 'Kas' which means to shine.

Atala Masjid in Jaunpur :
The Atala Masjid stands on the site of a Hindu temple of Atala Devi. It was built in 1408 by Sultan Ibrahim (1401-1440), Sharqi Sultan of Jaunpur on foundations laid during the reign of Tughluqid Sultan Firuz Shah III (1351-1388). A large number of its pillars, brackets, lintels and flat ceilings were extracted from Hindu monuments.

Vindhyachal Temple In Mirzapur :
Vindhyavasini Devi Temple is situated in Vindhyachal, 8 km from Mirzapur, on the banks of the holy river Ganges. It is one of the most revered Shaktipeeths of the presiding deity Vindhyavasini Devi. The temple is visited by large number of people daily.

Agra Moti Masjid :
Watercolour of the Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid), in Agra, by an anonymous artist, 1850. The mosque was built inside the Agra fort in 1654 during the reign of Shah Jahan (r. 1627-1558). Built principally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, the red sandstone fort at Agra was partially converted into a palace during Shah Jahan's time.

Jawab Masjid In Agra :
Jawab Masjid inside Taj Mahal in Agra, is a red stone mosque basically made for aesthetic appeal. Ashe mosque faces east, prayers are not offered here. It is identical to the mosque, which is on the left of the Taj.

Jami Masjid in Agra :
Popularly also known as the Jami Masjid, the Jama Masjid in Agra is perhaps the largest mosque in India. It was constructed in 1571 A.D. during the reign of Emperor Akbar and is one of the most sacred sites in Fatehpur Sikri.

Meerut St. John`s Church :
A quiet locality is the Cantonment of Meerut, wherein St. John's Church is located. The spire and steeple dominate the surroundings, visible over the lush greenery comprising of fruit trees and flowers. Every Sunday, the stately old Church bells chiming and calling for the faithful can be heard for almost a mile.

Sardhana Church In Meerut :
The Basilica of Our Lady of Graces, also known as the Sardhana Church or the Begum’s Church was built thanks to a Catholic whim. Her name which was Begum Sombre was twisted into Samru. And Samru it is. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the church was designed by an Italian architect Anthony Reghelini and built in 1822. The Pope in 1961, decided to upgrade it to the status of a Minor Basilica.

Kanpur Memorial Church In Kanpur :
The Kanpur Memorial Church that is named All Soul's Cathedral was actually built in 1875, in honor of the British who lost their lives in the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. The church is now popularly referred as the Kanpur Church. Walter Granville, architect of the east Bengal Railway, designed the Church.

Varanasi Sarnath Temple :
Varanasi is better and popularly known as Banaras or Kashi. Varanasi has continued to be the ultimate destination of Hindu pilgrims. Sarnath, Varanasi is considered to be one of the favorite tourist destinations in Varanasi. Pilgrims who visit Varanasi never miss to pay a visit to Sarnath, Varanasi.

Banke Bihari Temple In Mathura :
Banke Bihari Temple one of the many temples at Vrindavan in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh was founded by the Hindu saint Haridas of the Nimbarka sampradaya, who was a contemporary of the six Gosvamis. Banke means 'bent in three places' and bihari means 'supreme enjoyer.' The idol of Banke Bihari was discovered by him at Nidhivana in the 16th century, where it was originally worshiped and moved here when this temple was constructed in 1864.

Ram Janmabhoomi In Ayodhya :
Ram Janmabhoomi refers to a tract of land in the North Indian city of Ayodhya which is believed to be the birthplace of the Lord Rama. The name Ram Janmabhoomi means "birthplace of Rama."