Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
Overview
These are two masterpieces from the time of the brilliant Mughal civilization, which reached its height during the reign of the Emperor Shah Jahan. The fort contains marble palaces and mosques decorated with mosaics and gilt. The elegance of these splendid gardens, built near the city of Lahore on three terraces with lodges, waterfalls and large ornamental ponds, is unequalled.
About Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
The Shalamar Gardens or Shalimar Gardens are a Mughal garden complex besides Baghbanpura, located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The gardens date from the period when the Mughal Empire was at its artistic and aesthetic zenith, and are now one of Pakistan's most popular tourist destinations.
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Components(2 locations)
- •Lahore Fort171-001
- •Shalamar Gardens171-002
Details
- Countries
- Pakistan
- ISO Codes
- PK
- Coordinates
- 31.5903, 74.3097
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Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
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Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore
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Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore