10 most beautiful landmarks to see in Pakistan


Centuries before gaining independence, Pakistan was ruled by other rulers, from nature-loving Mughal empires to British colonists. This complex and fascinating history has created military and religious landmarks scattered throughout the country. It is home to stunning mosques, forts, tombs and national monuments. Explore Pakistan's top sights and landmarks with our guide to Pakistan's best historical architecture.


Faisal Mosque

When Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay's design was chosen for the Faisal Mosque, many raised eyebrows. This project differs from traditional mosque architecture as it features modern and smooth lines, and most notably it lacks a dome. Construction work began in 1976 and was finally completed 10 years later. Until then, most of the criticism collapsed in front of the impressive and charming buildings that dominated Pakistan's capital Islamabad from a high position at the foot of the Margalla Hills. The mosque was named after Pakistan bin Abdul-Aziz (the Saudi king who proposed the idea for Pakistan's national mosque), and mostly funded its construction. 5,000-square-meterThe prayer hall is an octahedral concrete structure inspired by traditional Bedouin tents for 100,000 worshipers. Surrounded by four 88-meter-high battalions, it's perfect for a 1:1 ratio with the base. They are designed as the side of an imaginary cube in memory of the sacred and three-dimensional Kaaba in the center of Mecca's most important mosque.



Faisal Mosque, Faisal Avenue, Islamabad, Pakistan


Shalimar Gardens


Completed in 1641, Shalimar Gardens was owned by a noble Pakistani ancestry and was a management system that was hard to guess at all given the grandeur of this beautiful site. The garden is placed on top of three descending successive steps with poetic names. The strongest of pleasure, the feat of goodness, and the strongest of life, each rising 4 to 5 meters. Despite the bustling flowers and lush fruit trees, this plant is not the most attractive attraction of this garden. Misleading names can be implied. In fact, the most striking thing is the large pool located in the center of the terrace receiving water from hundreds of fountains (a total of 410 on three terraces). Quaint pavilions, audience halls with porch views, and marble basins are found along the edge of the pool, completing a peaceful, dreamlike nook in the city of Lahore.



Shalimar Gardens, GT Rd, Lahore, Pakistan


Pakistan Monument

Pakistan Monument was launched on 23 March 2007 in Islamabad as a national monument that embodies the history of the country, and is rich in important cultural references. Architect Arif Masood was inspired by a painting of blossoming flowers that symbolizes the four states and three territories where Pakistan is subdivided. The structure is built of four larger'petals' (local), three smaller ones (territory), granite and adorned with inner murals. Viewed from above, this monument remembers five stars on the Pakistani flag in a meaningful sense. Below the petals is a metal crescent moon inscribed with verse by Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Indian poet Muhammad Iqbal.



Shakar Parian National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan


Tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinna (Mazar-e-Quaid)

A widely respected great leader or father of nations throughout Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a pivotal figure in the independence of Britain from the British Empire. The beautiful tomb of Karachi, Pakistan's largest city and home of Jinna, commemorates his memory and is also home to the tomb of his sister and Pakistan's first Prime Minister, as well as his tomb. The bold design of the tomb is impressive, but with its iconic simplicity: with an extension of 75 square meters, the almost cubic base is covered with a large dome. Both are covered in nice white marble. The sanctuary can be entered at any of the four entrances. One on every wall and one underneath the eye-catching Moorish arch. Jinnah's Tomb lies on a platform rising in the center around a series of stunning parks with a series of 15 consecutive fountains that lead your eyes towards the magnificent moaning and majestic.


Mazar-e-Quaid, Jacob Lines, Karachi, Pakistan


Minar-e-Pakistan 

On 23 March 1940, the All-India Muslim League passed a resolution representing the decisive step towards Pakistan's foundation. Twenty years later, construction work began on the Minar-e-Pakistan, a monument completed eight years later, on the site of Lahore, where the historic event took place. Minar-e-Pakistan is a 62 meter high minaret rich in symbols that symbolize Pakistan's history. The tower is placed on an elevated base in the form of a pentagon consisting of four platforms. The stone used to build each platform is a difficult development of the Pakistan movement, but the Pakistan movementIt has been gradually refined (from uncut stone to polished white marble), which means the independence of Like Islamabad's Pakistani monuments, the lower part of this landmark is built in the shape of a blossoming flower, and this flowery pagoda rises as a symbol of the country's birth. Minar-e-Pakistan is located in a large park that is quite popular among the Lahorites. Lahorites can be seen with the entire city visible from the minaret top dome.


Minar-e-Pakistan, Circular Rd, Lahore, Pakistan


Wazir Khan Mosque

The Lahore Walled City or Old Lahore is a historic and chaotic section of Pakistani city that is protected by walls and entered through 13 gates. Today the walls are gone, but most of the doors remain. The Wazir Khan Mosque in Old Lahore can be passed through the Delhi Gate. The magnificent mosque, with four 33-meters and five pure intangible domes, was all built from small bricks and was named after the governor who ordered construction work in 1634. One of Pakistan's most beautiful mosques, this cloister is best known for its stunning mosaics made of countless tiles glazed in bright colors. These are found everywhere on the outer and inner walls, and due to their meticulous and rich detail, Wazir Khan has become an amazing work of art in addition to a religious site. This mosque is famous for including the first 22 burial bazaars in its original plan, but even today it has the unique features of mosques around the world.


Wazir Khan Mosque, Brass Bazar, Walled City, Lahore, Pakistan


Terawa Fortress

Visiting Derawar Fort requires a long trip of 3 to 4 hours in a four-wheeled vehicle, but where the military rescue is soft, you won't regret the trip. Built in 1733, the awe-inspiring DeWar Fort boasts a landscape not found anywhere in the Cholistan Desert, and maintains a massive ensemble of 40 located along its four walls. The walls rise 30 meters above the ground and the fortress has an impressive circumference of 1.5 kilometers. Visiting the interior of the fort requires special permission from local authorities and does not require such a process. The imposing fortress is, in fact, a real attraction of this amazing landmark. However, on site, visitors can take a look at the nearby mosque, an almost exact replica of the Motori Mosque outside Delhi's Red Fort.

Derawar Fort, Derawar Fort Rd, Derawar Fort, Pakistan


Hiran Minar

When a beloved pet dies, what people often do to keep their memories is to preserve photos and keep a few things to remember. When the deer of the Mughal emperor Jahangir died in 1606, he had a minaret erected to commemorate it. Hiran Minar (Deer Pagoda) is located in the city of Sheikhupura in Pakistan and is enjoying the status of a popular hunting ground for a while from the early 1600s. One day, while hunting, Jahangir found a deer and wanted to kill him, but accidentally hit the hunting deer Mansraji. Feeling guilty, the emperor ordered the construction of a minaret. Almost 30 years later, the mausoleum was enriched with adjacent large water tanks. A picturesque octagonal pavilion is placed in the center of the tank and is connected to the mainland by elevated walkways. A rare celebration of human love for animals, Hiran Minar is definitely an attractive sight to see.


Hiran Minar, Sheikhupura, Pakistan


Lahore fortress

The origins of the Old Lahore's stronghold, Lahore Fort, are so old that it is impossible to accurately establish the citadel when it was first built. However, it is known that in the second half of the 16th century the original mud brick structure was destroyed and rebuilt from burnt bricks. Since then, this fortified fortress has made countless modifications, including British colonists, to almost all rulers who ruled Lahore. As a result, Pakistan's amazing cultural heritage can be summed up from the diverse artistic influences of various buildings, including mosques, tombs, palaces, audience halls, bathtubs, and clock towers. A trip to Lahore Fort is actually a tour of Pakistan's past, so it is recommended for anyone visiting the country.


Lahore Fort, Fort Rd, Lahore, Pakistan


Bad Shahi Mosque

The majestic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore is one of the most beautiful and beautiful holy places for Muslims. Built in 1673, this mosque was the largest mosque in the world during 1986 until the Faisal Mosque was completed in 300. Spreading over an area of ​​26,000 square meters, the massive courtyard remains the largest in the world and can host 95,000 worshipers. The mosque's exterior walls are decorated with red sandstone panels, painstakingly sculpted in beautiful lotus motifs, and decorated with marble inlays. According to tradition, this mosque has four spiers and three domes, one of which is larger than the other two. It is coated in white marble, which creates a striking contrast with the dominant red. Travelers entering the mosque through the magnificent entrance will find that the interior of the building will never be amazed with the abundance of breathtaking arches, stucco tracery and frescoes.


Bad Shahi Mosque, Walled City, Lahore, Pakistan