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In so many ways, the gates of Lahore's walled city are like time machines. This scene is right out of the Arabian Nights. And yet, it is clear that Pakistan is on the cusp of a cultural transformation. The global world beckons and the people are eager to join. My fear is that scenes like this one may vanish entirely in a few generations.
Next to the National College of Arts is the Lahore Museum, also designed by Bhai Ram Singh and built by Ganga Ram. It opened in 1894 under the supervision of Lockwood Kipling who was the principal of the School of Arts next door. In addition, the displays are always up to date it is worth a visit to see the beautiful building, the Gandhara Collection which was an ancient Greco-Buddhist civilisation centered around Peshawarduring the 1st - 5th centuries. There are ancient pottery, jewellery, and manuscripts on view. Of partcular note is the 'Fasting Buddha', which is world renowned as one of the world's finest.
The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila. The fort is 1,400 feet long and 1,115 feet wide. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It cannot be said with certainty when the Lahore Fort was originally constructed or by whom, since this information is lost to history, possibly forever. However, evidence found in archaeological digs gives strong indications that it was built long before 1025 A.D.
"Lahore was often called the 'The Paris of the East'. The similarity lay not in the city's outward appearance or its historic role but in the joyous and carefree atmosphere that marked Lahore's cultural life, with its numerous cafes and restaurants, noisy receptions and festivals, and elegantly dressed crowds strolling on the Mall". - Anna Suvorova
Bus driving down a busy street on the outskirts of Lahore, Pakistan
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The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ ) is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556-1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers, having thirteen gates in all.
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The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Urdu: شاهی قلعہ) is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares.
Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal emperor Akbar (1556–1605), and was regularly upgraded by subsequent rulers, having thirteen gates in all.[1] Thus the fort manifests the rich traditions of Mughal architecture.[2] Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Shalimar Gardens (Lahore).
LAHORE: The divisional administration on Saturday inaugurated the newly beautified Istanbul Chowk near Town Hall, stating the project would reflect peace, brotherhood and harmony with Turkey.
The intersection has been beautified under the Lahore Beautification Project with expertise of the National College of Arts, Punjab University, University of Engineering and Technology, arts and urban development experts and the Lahore Biennale Foundation. It would be maintained daily and the Turkish government would also own it.
The Badshahi Mosque (بادشاھی مسجد) or "Emperor's Mosque" was built in 1673 by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the city's best known landmarks and a major tourist attraction epitomising the beauty and grandeur of the Mughal era.
Capable of accommodating over 55,000 worshippers, Badshahi is the second largest mosque in Pakistan, after the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. The design of the Badshahi Masjid is closely related to the Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, which was built in 1648 by Aurangzeb's father, Emperor Shah Jahan.
Outside the Lahore Museum in the middle of Mall road sits the 'Zamzama Gun', also known as 'Kim's Gun'.
Zamzama (meaning lion's roar) was made sometime in mid-1700's for Shah Durrani but was damaged and brought to Lahore. It came to be known as 'Kim's Gun' after Rudyard Kipling's character Kim, who played on it in the book, Kim:
"He [Kim] sat, in defiance of muncipal orders, astride the gun Zam-Zammah on her brick platform opposite the old Ajaib-Ghar -- the Wonder House as the natives call the Lahore Museum. Who hold Zam-Zammah, that 'fire-breathing dragon', hold the Punjab, for the great green-bronze piece is always first of the conquerors' loot."
The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan, is famous for its extensive faience tile work. It was built in seven years, starting around 1634–1635 AD, during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan..The mosque contains some of the finest examples of Qashani tile work from the Mughal period.
The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (Punjabi, Urdu: شاہی قلعہ) is citadel of the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore. The trapezoidal composition is spread over 20 hectares.
Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, 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 British rulers.It has two gates one is known as Alamgiri Gate build by Emperor Aurangzeb which opens towards Badshahi Mosque and other older one known as Maseeti (Punjabi language word means of Masjid) or Masjidi Gate which opens towards Masti Gate Area of Walled City and was built by Emperor Akbar. Currently Alamgiri Gate is used as the principal entrance while Masti Gate is permanently closed .The fort manifests the rich traditions of Mughal architecture.[1] Some of the famous sites inside the fort include: Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. In 1981, the fort was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Shalimar Gardens (Lahore).