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== Tourism == {{main|Tourism in Lahore}} <gallery mode="packed" heights="150"> File:Wazir Khan Mosque by Moiz.jpg|[[Wazir Khan Mosque]] File:Night View of Badshahi Mosque (Kingβs Mosque).jpg|[[Badshahi Mosque]] File:Lahore Fort.jpg|[[Lahore Fort]] (Shahi Qila) File:Minar e Pakistan night image.jpg|[[Minar-e-Pakistan]] at night File:Reflection of Farah Baksh Terrace (Upper Terrace) main building.jpg|[[Shalimar Gardens, Lahore|Shalimar Gardens]] </gallery> Lahore remains a major tourist destination in Pakistan. The [[Walled City of Lahore]] was renovated in 2014 and is popular due to the presence of [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1230220|title=Ten-fold increase in foreign tourists for Lahore Walled City|date=2 January 2016|website=Dawn|location=Pakistan|access-date=16 June 2016|archive-date=12 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412232613/http://www.dawn.com/news/1230220|url-status=live}}</ref> Among the most popular sights are the [[Lahore Fort]], adjacent to the Walled City, and home to the [[Sheesh Mahal (Lahore)|Sheesh Mahal]], the [[Alamgiri Gate]], the [[Naulakha pavilion]], and the [[Moti Masjid (Lahore)|Moti Masjid]]. The fort and adjoining [[Shalimar Gardens, Lahore|Shalimar Gardens]] have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981.<ref>{{cite web|title=Historical mosques of Lahore |url=http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/01/03/comment/historical-mosques-of-lahore/ |access-date=16 June 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081754/http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2015/01/03/comment/historical-mosques-of-lahore/|url-status=live}}</ref> The city is home to several ancient religious sites, including prominent Hindu temples: the [[Krishna Mandir demolition reports|Krishna Temple]] and [[Valmiki Mandir, Lahore|Valmiki Mandir]]. The [[Samadhi of Ranjit Singh]], also located near the Walled City, houses the [[Urn|funerary urns]] of the [[Sikh]] ruler [[Maharaja Ranjit Singh (Punjab)|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]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thetourist.pk/lahore-a-guide-for-travelers/|title=Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan β A Guide For Travelers β The Tourist|date=29 September 2017|work=The Tourist|access-date=3 January 2018|archive-date=9 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109210329/http://thetourist.pk/lahore-a-guide-for-travelers/|url-status=dead}}</ref> constructed in 1635 and known for its extensive ''faience'' tile work.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Architecture of Mughal India|last=Blanshard Asher|first=Catherine|publisher=Cambridge University Press|year=1992|isbn=978-0-521-26728-1}}</ref> Whereas the Walled City reflects Lahore's historic grandeur, Defence Raya Golf Resort contributes to the cityβs modern side, showcasing its rapid urban development and modern lifestyles. === Cuisine === {{Main|Lahori cuisine}} === Religious sites === Well-known religious sites in the city include: {{colbegin|colwidth=20em}} * [[Badshahi Mosque]] * [[Dai Anga Mosque]] * [[Madho Lal Hussain|Darbar Madho Lal Hussain]] * [[Data Durbar Complex|Data Darbar Complex]] * [[Grand Jamia Mosque, Lahore]] * [[Gurdwara Dera Sahib]] * [[Gurdwara Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das]] * [[Krishna Mandir, Lahore]] * [[Lava Temple]] * Lohari Gate Mosque * [[Masjid of Mariyam Zamani]] * Masjid Shuhada * [[Moti Masjid (Lahore Fort)]] * [[Saleh Kamboh Mosque|Muhammad Saleh Kamboh Mosque]] * [[Neevin Mosque]] * [[Oonchi Mosque]] * [[Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lahore]] * [[Shab Bhar Mosque]] * [[Shaheed Ganj Mosque]] * [[St. Andrew's Church, Lahore|St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church]] * [[Suneri Mosque]] * [[Valmiki Temple]] * [[Wazir Khan Mosque]] {{colend}} === Museums === {{colbegin|colwidth=20em}} * [[Army Museum Lahore]] * [[Fakir Khana]] * [[Islamic Summit Minar]] * [[Javed Manzil]] * [[Lahore Museum]] * [[National History Museum (Lahore)|National History Museum]] * House of NANNA's by Dr. Ejaz Anwar * Como Museum of Art * [[National Museum of Science and Technology, Lahore|National Museum of Science and Technology]] * [[Shakir Ali Museum]] * Tollinton Market-Lahore City Heritage Museum {{colend}} === Tombs === {{colbegin|colwidth=20em}} * [[Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan]] * [[Tomb of Allama Iqbal]] * [[Tomb of Anarkali]] * [[Tomb of Asif Khan]] * [[Tomb of Dai Anga]] * [[Tomb of Jani Khan]] * [[Tomb of Jahangir]] * [[Tomb of Nadira Begum]] * [[Tomb of Nur Jahan]] * [[Tomb of Dai Anga]] * [[Buddhu's Tomb]] * [[Cypress Tomb]] or Sarowala Maqbara * Tomb of [[Zeb-un-Nissa]] Begum * Tomb of [[Gulbahar Begum|Gul Begum]] * Tomb of [[Malik Ayaz]] * Kuri Bagh * Mai Dai * Mian Khan * Nusrat Khan * [[Parviz Mirza|Prince Pervez]] * [[Qutb-ud-din Aibak]] * [[Saleh Kamboh]] * Mir Niamat Khan * Rasul Shahyun * [[Tomb of Khan-e-Jahan Bahadur Kokaltash|Zafar Jang Kokaltash]] {{colend}} === Shrines === {{colbegin|colwidth=20em}} * [[Bibi Pak Daman]] * [[Ali Hujwiri]] * [[Mian Mir]] * [[Madho Lal Hussain]] * Khawaja Tahir Bandgi * [[Ghazi Ilm Din Shaheed]] * Sheikh Musa Ahangar * Khawaja Mehmud * Nizam-ud-Din * Siraj-ud-Din Gilani * Peer Makki * [[Baba Shah Jamal]] {{colend}} === Samadhis === * Bhai Vasti Ram * [[Samadhi of Ranjit Singh|Ranjit Singh]] * Samadhi of [[Bhai Mani Singh]] * [[Ganga Ram|Sir Ganga Ram]] * [[Bhai Taru Singh]] === Havelis === There are many [[haveli]]s inside the Walled City of Lahore, some in good condition while others need urgent attention. Many of these havelis are fine examples of [[Mughal architecture|Mughal]] and [[Sikh]] architecture. Some of the havelis inside the Walled City include: {{colbegin|colwidth=20em}} * Chuna Mandi Havelis * Dina Nath Ki Haveli * Haveli Barood Khana * Haveli Mian Khan (Rang Mehal) * Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh * Haveli Shergharian (near Lal Khou) * Haveli Sir Wajid Ali Shah (near Nisar Haveli) * Lal Haveli beside Mochi Bagh * Mubarak Begum Haveli β Bhatti Gate * Mubarak Haveli β Chowk Nawab Sahib, Mochi/Akbari Gate * Mughal Haveli (residence of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh) * Nisar Haveli * Salman Sirhindi ki Haveli {{colend}} === Other landmarks === * [[Shahi Hammam]] * [[Alhamra Arts Council|Alhamra Art Council]] * [[Lahore Fort|Lahore Royal Fort]] * [[Greater Iqbal Park]] === Historic neighbourhoods === * [[Anarkali Bazaar|Anarkali]] * [[Badami Bagh railway station|Badami Bagh]] * [[Baghbanpura]] * [[Begampura]] * [[Heera Mandi]] * [[Mughalpura]] * [[Shahdara Bagh]] * [[Walled City of Lahore]]
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