Top 10 Spots to Visit in Lahore, Pakistan

[Hammad Rafique]

The capital of Punjab province and Pakistan's second largest city is popular for its variety of attractions, from seeing priceless artifacts to historical sites to stimulating shopping and dining, the options are endless. Here are my top 10:

Food Street and M Alam Road

The fact that some of the greatest restaurants in Lahore are located on this beautifully designed road is one of the major reasons for visiting this area. The gorgeously lit Food Street is also another place to enjoy the smell and taste of all the delicious dishes that Lahore has to offer.

Lahore Fort

The Shahi Qila (top) is an one-of-a-kind and wonderful Mughal structure. It measures 1,400 by 1,115 feet, and its Palace of Mirrors (Sheesh Mahal) is one of its most visited spaces.

Badshahi Mosque

For those visiting Lahore, the Badshahi Mosque is a real treat. This mosque is one of the most famous in the world and was built in the year 1674 by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor.

SA Gardens

It's not a garden or such place, it's a society with a location and surroundings that are eye catching. I myself have visited it twice in a month and will be going again with family here. You can find more details about SA Gardens here.

Anarkali Bazaar and Liberty Market

For many, a great shopping experience is one of the best things that a vistor can look forward to when exploring a new city, and Lahore can quite easily provide that. From jewelry to embroidered items to leather wear to silk to footwear, the best of Lahore can be found in these markets.

Wazir Khan Mosque

The Qashani tile work of the Masjid Wazir Khan seems like a direct contrast to the majesty of the Lahore Fort. For photographers, this place is a dream come true, as they can enjoy a kaleidoscopic dream by witnessing the glazed colorful tile mosaics.

Shalamar Gardens

For those who love nature, a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle. The gardens were built in 1641 under the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and are also notable for their many white marble fountains and buildings.

Lahore Museum

One of the best places to learn about the fascinating history of Pakistan, it was built in the 18th century, and contains artifacts from the times of the civilization of Mohenjodaro and Harrapa to the present day. It has about 20 galleries which exhibit different priceless Qurans, paintings, Gandharan sculpture, carpets, manuscripts, Islamic artworks and many other artifacts.

Bahria Town

The gorgeously lit food street here is also another place to enjoy the smell and taste of all the delicious dishes that Lahore has to offer. Plus this recently built housing society is a unique place in Lahore; here among other things you'll find replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Egyptian pyramids.