In Pakistan, there's a saying in the city Lahore – Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya O Jamyai Nai – meaning one who hasn’t seen Lahore simply hasn’t lived. It expresses the pride Lahoris have for their city, which is also known as 'The Paris of the East'
A thread on the beauty of Lahore…
A thread on the beauty of Lahore…
1/ Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
Built in 1673, this Mughal-era congregational mosque is located west of Lahore Fort along the outskirts of the Walled City of Lahore, and is widely considered to be one of Lahore's most iconic landmarks
Built in 1673, this Mughal-era congregational mosque is located west of Lahore Fort along the outskirts of the Walled City of Lahore, and is widely considered to be one of Lahore's most iconic landmarks
2/ Badshahi Mosque Minaret
3/ Fort Road Food Street, Lahore
You haven’t eaten until you’ve been to Lahore. If the gastronomes of the Mughal Empire were used to over-the-top meals, Lahore’s modern-day residents are no less demanding.
You haven’t eaten until you’ve been to Lahore. If the gastronomes of the Mughal Empire were used to over-the-top meals, Lahore’s modern-day residents are no less demanding.
4/ Sheesh Mahal, Lahore
The Sheesh Mahal is a palace located within the Shah Burj block in northern-western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631–32, with some additions later under Sikh Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
The Sheesh Mahal is a palace located within the Shah Burj block in northern-western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631–32, with some additions later under Sikh Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
5/ Colourful Rickshaw on the old streets of Lahore, outside Wazir Khan Mosque
6/ A walk to Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore
The construction began in 1634 C.E. & completed in 1641. Considered to be the most ornately decorated Mughal-era mosque it is renowned for its intricate faience tile work known as kashi-kari, as well as embellished frescoes
The construction began in 1634 C.E. & completed in 1641. Considered to be the most ornately decorated Mughal-era mosque it is renowned for its intricate faience tile work known as kashi-kari, as well as embellished frescoes
7/ Beautiful frescoes on the walls of Wazir Khan Mosque
8/ The botanical mastery of Wazir Khan mosque
Credit @Mobeen_Ansari
Credit @Mobeen_Ansari
9/ Lahore Fort
Built in 1566, Lahore Fort is a citadel in the city. The fortress is located at the northern end of walled city Lahore, and spreads over an area greater than 20 hectares. It contains 21 notable monuments, some of which date to the era of Emperor Akbar
Built in 1566, Lahore Fort is a citadel in the city. The fortress is located at the northern end of walled city Lahore, and spreads over an area greater than 20 hectares. It contains 21 notable monuments, some of which date to the era of Emperor Akbar
10/ A walk through Badshahi Mosque & Lahore Fort
11/ Delhi Gate (Delhi Darwaza), Lahore
One of six remaining historic gates of the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan. Delhi Gate & the adjacent Shahi Hammam were restored in 2015 by the @aghakhancultural
One of six remaining historic gates of the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan. Delhi Gate & the adjacent Shahi Hammam were restored in 2015 by the @aghakhancultural
12/ Shahi Hammam, Lahore
Built in 1635, it is located within the Walled City of Lahore. It consisted of hot, warm, cool plunges, sweat rooms & related facilities. It has 21 inter-connected rooms. An additional room is set at an angle facing Makkah & was used as a prayer room
Built in 1635, it is located within the Walled City of Lahore. It consisted of hot, warm, cool plunges, sweat rooms & related facilities. It has 21 inter-connected rooms. An additional room is set at an angle facing Makkah & was used as a prayer room
13/ Colourful Truck
Lahore’s colourful, ornate trucks rumbling down roads & highways is a very common sight, & a dominant part of the country’s identity. Pakistani truck art is more than just cultural expression, it’s also a deeply rooted tradition
Lahore’s colourful, ornate trucks rumbling down roads & highways is a very common sight, & a dominant part of the country’s identity. Pakistani truck art is more than just cultural expression, it’s also a deeply rooted tradition
14/ Fakir Khana, Lahore
Private museum of the Fakir Family of Lahore. It is one of the largest private museums in South Asia. Considered a hidden treasure of art: paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, Chinese porcelain, Persian carpets and more @androon_lahore
Private museum of the Fakir Family of Lahore. It is one of the largest private museums in South Asia. Considered a hidden treasure of art: paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, Chinese porcelain, Persian carpets and more @androon_lahore
15/ A walk through the streets of old Lahore
16/ A spice stall in Lahore’s famous markets
17/ Pakistani Truck at night on the streets of Lahore
18/ The streets of Lahore
19/ Lahore Museum
Founded in 1865 at a smaller location and opened in 1894 at its current location on The Mall in Lahore during the British colonial period, Lahore Museum is Pakistan's largest museum, as well as one of its most visited ones
Founded in 1865 at a smaller location and opened in 1894 at its current location on The Mall in Lahore during the British colonial period, Lahore Museum is Pakistan's largest museum, as well as one of its most visited ones
20/ Lahore is renowned for its textiles. A fabric stall in Lahore’s famous markets
21/ Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
22/ Inside Badshahi Mosque, Lahore
23/ Quaid-E-Azam Library Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore
A public library in located within the Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The library was constructed in the mid 19th century during the British Raj comprises of Victorian era Lawrence and Montgomery Halls
A public library in located within the Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The library was constructed in the mid 19th century during the British Raj comprises of Victorian era Lawrence and Montgomery Halls
24/ Gol Gappa in Lahore
Bursting with tons of flavors and textures, gol gappa is a popular street snack from the Indian subcontinent that locals love to munch on regardless of the time of the day. It’s much loved by Lahoris
Bursting with tons of flavors and textures, gol gappa is a popular street snack from the Indian subcontinent that locals love to munch on regardless of the time of the day. It’s much loved by Lahoris
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