Category: Lahore
Shahi Qila
Shahi Qila is located in the city of Lahore, Punjab,Pakistan. It is also known as Lahore Fort. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore in Iqbal Park which is one of the largest urban parks in Pakistan. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares. The existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1556–1605 and was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and Britishrulers. …
Badshahi Mosque
Badshahi Mosque is in city of Lahore in Pakistan. It is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the world. It is located at the Latitude of 31°35′17.07″ North and Longitude of 74°18′36.45″ East. It is located in Iqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan which is one of the largest urban parks in Pakistan. It is commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in 1673. It is Epitomising the beauty, passion and grandeur of the Mughal era, it is Lahore’s most famous landmark and a major tourist attraction. …
Wagah Border
Wagah Border is the border between India and Pakistan connecting Lahore, Pakistan with Amritsar, India. It is located 29 km from the town of Lahore on the Pakistani side and 27 km from Amritsar on the Indian side. This is the only crossing point between Pakistan and India that is regularly open to foreigners. It’s a well known place all over Pakistan. When driving from Islamabad, it should take at minimum 4.5 hours. …
Minar-e-Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan is a minar which was build in the memory of Pakistan Resolution. This location was originally known as Minto Park. It was here that the historic session of the All-India Muslim League was held on March 23, 1940. The Pakistan resolution was passed on March 23, 1940. The main tower of this memorial was completed on March 22, 1968. …