Lahore is Pakistan’s second-largest city and the capital of Punjab, the largest state by population. It is located on the east bank of the Ravi River. And the city is world-famous, as are the Mughal buildings, mosques, cemeteries, and parks. However, there are also beautiful modern buildings and places to relax and unwind.
Today I will tell you about 14 beautiful places to visit in Lahore, and see the beauty of Lahore. Every tourist or even Pakistani must visit these beautiful and peaceful places.
Top 14 Beautiful Places in Lahore
1. Shahi Qila
The most beautiful Shahi Qila covers over 20 hectares and is located north of Lahore. Much has changed over time. And during the reign of King Akbar, construction work was carried out. There are 21 special monuments erected in this fortress.
Which is the top glass palace. It also has a museum in which there were monuments of Mughal era and war of independence.
Local and international tourists coming to Lahore must have come here once and make memorable pictures. they enjoy alot and make their tour memorable.
2. Minar-e-Pakistan
Who does not know the minaret Pakistan, this beautiful minaret was built at this place in the 1960s. On March 23, 1940, in the presidency of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, all India Muslim league meeting was held in Pakistan.
It is also known as a monument in Lahore. There are a royal fort and Badshahi Mosque and historical buildings near it. On the sides of Minar e Pakistan, a very lovely well known as greater Iqbal park, was recently constructed on 150 acres, which also has a lovely lake and musical fountain, which is a tourist attraction.
3. Badshahi Mosque
Badshahi Mosque was built by Mughal Badshah Aurangzeb in 1675. In which more than two million people have a place to pray. Its spacious prayer odor minarets add to beauty. This mosque is counted among the most beautiful and biggest mosques in the world. Highlights the historical heritage of Lahore, which is often celebrated nikkah celebrations by famous actors.
4. Wagah Border
Number four board. There are frequent tensions between Pakistan and India and the people of the two countries have strong feelings against each other. And the best place to see these emotions is Vagabadar, a few kilometers away from Lahore city.
Here is the passionate event of flying the flag to take place in the evening. Where people on both sides raise the flag with high slogans used for their country, which thousands of people come from far away just to participate in the occasion.
5. Wazir Khan Mosque
The construction of the mosque wazir khan started in 1634 and completed in about seven years and due to the fantastic box construction, the mosque is still a tourist attraction.
This mosque is the masterpiece of the Mughal era which not only Pakistani but also many foreign tourists come from all over the world to see. There is also a madrassa in this mosque where children get their Quranic teachings and memorize the Quran.
6. Lahore Zoo
Lahore zoo was built in 1872 it is the largest of Pakistan and the world’s 4 oldest zoo. There are 1380 animals of 30 different types including dangerous animals like lion and other wild animals. More than three million people come to see their beautiful animals every year. This is one of the best place to visit in Lahore.
7. Lahore Museum
Lahore museum is the largest museum of Pakistan built-in 1865 it is located on the famous mall road of Lahore About 300 people come to see every day. It contains old civilizations and precious statues like Indus, Buddhism, and Gandhara including the valuable monuments of the Mughal era and from the British era.
8. Shalimar Garden
Shalimar Garden was built by Mughal king Shah Jahan in 1642. Which is a beautiful garden spread over 40 acres. It also has 410 fountains five ifshares and different types of trees including gone to rest. It is a tourist attraction.
The beauty of this garden gives the garden put four moons because of the flowers. The fragrance of flowers and fresh air attracts tourists to come here.
9. Data Darbar
Data Darbar is a very famous shrine of Pakistan which is located in Lahore. In the holy places of Lahore, data darbar is also counted. It is one of the most famous places in Lahore city. Here seems to be an annual festival. Here visitors come from all over the country to give millions of attendance.
10. Anarkali Bazaar
Some of the best places in Lahore are also known as Anarkali market. It is one of the oldest and biggest markets in South Asia. Some people say that this market is more than 200 years old.
There are all kinds of textile garments decorating and Jewelry that have different variants. Anarkali bazaar also has a food street. Where all kinds of food are available. Tourists coming to Lahore city must visit here and enjoy their lives well.
11. Emporium Mall – Shopping Centre
Emporium mall is located in johar town area of Lahore. It is built in an 11-story attractive building in a modern shopping mall. This shopping mall is counted among the biggest shopping mall in Pakistan. This shopping mall has more than 200 outlook of local and international brands. Apart from this, Pakistan’s biggest food code is also available in this shopping mall.
The food code has a seating capacity of three thousand people. The emporium mall also has a kids play area, modern cinema, and a great five-star hotel.
12. Jamia Mosque
By the way, there are many modern and ancient mosques in Lahore city. The recently constructed Grand Jamia Masjid is its own example. In this mosque, seventy thousand people can pray together. It is the third in Pakistan and the seventh-largest mosque in the world. The mosque was inaugurated on a big Eid in 2014.
The construction of the mosque had cost about four billion rupees. The mosque has four minar with a height of 165 feet. Apart from this, there is a big dome and 20 small dome in the mosque. 40 million Multani tiles have been used in the construction of the mosque. In addition to this mosque, kalin and chandelier were used from Turkey and Iran.
13. Liberty Market
Liberty market is located in the Gulberg area of Lahore. This is an open area market. Where you went to local and international brands shops. In addition, you will find food stalls and restaurants in which you will find delicious food.
The liberty market is the best place to shop on one side, and on the other hand, it has also become one of the main entertainment places in Lahore. People come here to enjoy shopping and the environment.
14. Food Street
Food street is a place in Lahore where tourists and Pakistanis love to visit. Lahore is also called Pakistan’s food capital, by the way, you will find the best places to eat in Lahore. But the environment like food street is nowhere else.
The restaurant rate in food street is quite reasonable and you will find many standard restaurants here. On the one hand in the food street, you can enjoy the delicious meals and on the other hand, you can enjoy the beautifully decorated restaurant and surrounding buildings.
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