Generous in culture, history, food, picturesque views, what is that Lahore does not have to offer to tourists coming from around the world? It is known to welcome its guests with warm vibes and a heart wide open, making sure the visitors are home away from home. Every street of Lahore has a story to tell, every wall has a depiction to share. The ‘heart of Pakistan’ is a name that does justice to this beautiful cultural hub. Apart from historic monuments and breathtaking gardens, there is a rich heritage of mesmerizing mosques that make this city worth visiting. Famous for its structure, history, and architecture, let us take you on a virtual trip to some of these intricate Mosques in Lahore.
The King of all mosques in Lahore the Badshahi Mosque ruled over the throne of being the world’s largest mosque for over 313 years in history. The grandeur of the mosque can be adjudged by the fact that for the first 70 years after its construction in 1673, the mosque was simply known for its exceptional and extraordinary size which was visible from almost ten miles away!
An avid tourist spot, the Badshahi mosque is one of the most prominent symbols of Mughal architecture. The history directs its architectural similarity to the Jama mosque built in Delhi. The mosque was constructed a few meters to the west of Lahore fort. Before the Faisal mosque was built, the Badshahi mosque was considered one of the largest mosques in Asia.
The mosque has the capacity to accommodate 95000 worshippers. Reflecting the inept Mughal architect, the mosque has mesmerizing red stones and uniquely carved white marble stones which elevate the beauty of the mosque. Another interesting fact about the mosque is that it was the reason behind changing river Ravi‘s bed. The beauty of this mosque is world known, hence making it a famous tourist attraction. So, it won’t be wrong to say your trip to Lahore is incomplete without a Badshahi mosque tour.
