Thread by @BaytAlFann

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…

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

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.

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.

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

7/ Beautiful frescoes on the walls of Wazir Khan Mosque

8/ The botanical mastery of Wazir Khan mosque
Credit @Mobeen_Ansari

@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

@Mobeen_Ansari 10/ A walk through Badshahi Mosque & Lahore Fort

@Mobeen_Ansari 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

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

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

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

@androon_lahore 15/ A spice stall in Lahore’s famous markets

@androon_lahore 16/ Pakistani Truck at night on the streets of Lahore

@androon_lahore 17/ The streets of Lahore

@androon_lahore 18/ 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

@androon_lahore 19/ Lahore is renowned for its textiles. A fabric stall in Lahore’s famous markets

@androon_lahore 20/ Badshahi Mosque, Lahore

@androon_lahore 21/ Inside Badshahi Mosque, Lahore

@androon_lahore 22/ 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

@androon_lahore 23/ 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

@androon_lahore 24/ Beautiful Old Vibes at Delhi Gate Androon Lahore

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