Lahore remains a major tourist destination in Pakistan. Particularly the Walled City of Lahore which was renovated in 2014 is popular due to presence of UNESCO World Heritage Site's.[84]
Among the most popular sights are the Lahore Fort, located to adjacent to the Walled City, is home to Sheesh Mahal, Alamgiri Gate, Naulakha pavilion, and Moti Masjid. The fort along with the adjoining Shalimar Gardens has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.[85]
The city is home to several ancient religious sites including prominet Hindu temples, the Krishna Temple and Valmiki Mandir Samadhi of Ranjit Singh, also located near the Walled City, houses the funerary urns of the Sikhruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The most prominent religious building is the Badshahi Mosque, constructed in 1673, it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. Another popular sight is the Wazir Khan Mosque which is known for its extensive faience tile work was constructed in 1635.[86]
Others
Other well known Masjids inside the Walled City are
Suneri Mosque,
Masjid of Mariyam Zamani,
Doongi Masjid
Dai Anga Mosque
andAnga] the tomb of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire.
Museums [87]
Lahore Museum
Fakir Khana Museum
Allama Iqbal Museum
Shakir Ali Museum
Chughtai Museum
Tombs and Shrines
The city of Lahore has a large number of historic tombs[87] of Mughals and shrines of Sufi saints. Following is the list:[88]
Ali Mardan Khan's Tomb
Allama Iqbal's Tomb
Anarkali's Tomb
Asaf Khan's Tomb
Bhai Vasti Ram's Samadhi
Buddhu's Tomb
Cypress Tomb
Dai Anga's Tomb
Jahangir's Tomb
Kuri Bagh Tomb
Mai Dai's Tomb
Mian Khan's Tomb
Mian Mir's Shrine
Nadira Begam's Tomb
Noor Jahan's Tomb
Nusrat Khan's Tomb
Prince Pervez's Tomb
Qutb-ud-din Aibak's Tomb
Ranjit Singh's Samadhi
Saleh Kamboh's Tomb
Sir Ganga Ram's Samadhi
Zafar Jang Kokaltash's tomb
Zeb-un-Nisa's Tomb
Sheikh Musa Ahangar's Shrine
Khawaja Mehmud's Shrine
Mir Niamat Khan's Tomb
Jani Khan's Tomb
Rasul Shahyun's Tomb
Nizam-ud-Din's Shrine
Siraj-ud-Din Gilani's Shrine
Gul Begam's Tomb
Bhai Taru Singh's Samadhi
Havelis
There are many havelis inside the Walled City of Lahore, some in good condition while others need urgent attention. Many of these havlis are fine examples of Mughal and Sikh Architecture. Some of the havelis inside the Walled City include:
Mubarak Begum Haveli Bhatti Gate
Chuna Mandi Havelis
Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh
Nisar Haveli
Haveli Barood Khana
Salman Sirhindi ki Haveli
Dina Nath Ki Haveli
Mubarak Haveli - Chowk Nawab Sahib, Mochi/Akbari Gate
Other landmarks
Shahi Hamam
Samadhi of Ranjit Singh
Tomb of Malik Ayaz
Lal Haveli beside Mochi Bagh
Mughal Haveli (Residence of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh)
Haveli Sir Wajid Ali Shah (Near Nisar Haveli)
Haveli Mian Khan (Rang Mehal)
Haveli Shergharian (Near Lal Khou)
Historic neighborhoods surrounding old city
Anarkali
Shahdara Bagh
Mughalpura
Begumpura
Baghbanpura
Badami Bagh
Historic parks and gardens
Main article: List of parks and gardens in Lahore
Artificial Waterfall at jilani park
Lahore is known as the City of Gardens. Many gardens were built in Lahore during the Mughal era, some of which still survive. The Shalimar Gardens were laid out during the reign of Shah Jahan and were designed to mimic the Islamic paradise of the afterlife described in the Qur'an. The gardens follow the familiar charbagh layout of four squares, with three descending terraces. The Lawrence Gardens were established in 1862 and were originally named after Sir John Lawrence, late 19th-century British Viceroy to India. The many other gardens and parks in the city include Hazuri Bagh, Iqbal Park, Mochi Bagh, Gulshan Iqbal Park, Model Town Park, Race Course Park, Nasir Bagh Lahore, Jallo Park, Wild Life Park, and Changa Manga, an artificial forest near Lahore in the Kasur district. Another example is the Bagh-e-Jinnah, a 141-acre (57 ha) botanical garden that houses entertainment and sports facilities as well as a library.[89][not in citation given]
Education
Main article: Education in Lahore
See also: List of educational institutions in Lahore, List of special schools in Lahore, and List of libraries in Lahore
Lahore is known as Pakistan's educational capital, with more colleges and universities than any other city in Pakistan. Lahore is Pakistan's largest producer of professionals in the fields of science, technology, IT, engineering, medicine, nuclear sciences, pharmacology, telecommunication, biotechnology and microelectronics, nanotechnology and the only future hyper high tech centre of Pakistan .[90] Most of the reputable universities are public, but in recent years there has also been an upsurge in the number of private universities. The current literacy rate of Lahore is 74%. Lahore hosts some of Pakistan's oldest educational institutes:
Government College University
Government College University, Lahore, established in 1864
Forman Christian College, a chartered university, established in 1864
Islamia College (Lahore), established in 1892
University of the Punjab, established in 1882[91]
Kinnaird College, established in 1913
Lahore College for Women University, established in 1922
Queen Mary College, Lahore, established in 1908
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore), established in 1921.
Lahore's principal educational institutes and establishments include:
Architecture[show]
Business Schools[show]
Computer Science, IT, and Engineering[show]
Medical Colleges offering DMSS degrees[show]
Postgraduate Institutes[show]
Schools and colleges[show]
Fashion
The Pakistan Fashion Design Council organised the Lahore Fashion Week 2010[92] as well as the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Lahore 2011.[93]
Architecture
Further information: Architecture of Lahore
Sports
Main article: List of sports venues in Lahore
Lahore has successfully hosted many international sports events including final of the 1990 Hockey World Cup and final of the 1996 Cricket World Cup. The headquarters of all major sports governing bodies are located here in Lahore including Cricket, Hockey, Rugby, Football etc. and also has the head office of Pakistan Olympic Association.
Gaddafi Stadium is the largest stadium of Pakistan with a capacity of 60,000 spectators.
Gaddafi Stadium is a Test cricket ground in Lahore. Designed by Pakistani architect Nayyar Ali Dada, it was completed in 1959 and is one of the biggest cricket stadiums in Asia.
Lahore is home to several golf courses. The Lahore Gymkhana Golf Course, the Lahore Garrison Golf and Country Club, the Royal Palm Golf Club and newly built DHA Golf Club are well maintained Golf Courses in Lahore. In nearby Raiwind Road, a 9 holes course, Lake City, opened in 2011. The newly opened Oasis Golf and Aqua Resort is another addition to the city. It is a state-of-the-art facility featuring golf, water parks, and leisure activities such as horse riding, archery and more.The Lahore Marathon is part of an annual package of six international marathons being sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. More than 20,000 athletes from Pakistan and all over the world participate in this event. It was first held on 30 January 2005, and again on 29 January 2006. More than 22,000 people participated in the 2006 race. The third marathon was held on 14 January 2007.[94][not in citation given] Plans exist to build Pakistan's first sports city in Lahore, on the bank of the Ravi River.[95][better source needed]
Professional Sports Teams from Lahore
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