Top 30 Monuments in Pakistan

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Pakistan is a country with at least one monument in the city. From Minar-e-Pakistan to Pakistan Monument, Pakistan is home to the oldest monuments. In this blog, we will tell you about the top 30 monuments in the country.

1. Shalimar Gardens

The Shalimar Gardens were built during the Mughal Empire and are located on the bank of River Ravi. The gardens were once a playground for the royal family and their guests. One of the most iconic parts of this garden is the Minar-e-Pakistan, which was made to commemorate those who died during Pakistan's struggle for independence.

2. Pakistan Monument
3. Hiran Minar
4. Tooba Mosque
5. Minare Pakistan

Minar-e-Pakistan is the national monument of Pakistan and a major landmark in Lahore. The site was formerly called Tower Hill by British colonialists and was renamed Freedom Tower after the country's independence from British rule. Notable for being the world's second tallest minaret, it has been a symbol of Pakistan since its foundation. There are over 100 steps to reach the top of Minar-e-Pakistan which offers you an amazing view of this city.

6. Badshahi Masjid

The Badshahi Mosque was first built by Emperor Aurangzeb but has been renovated and rebuilt many times. This mosque is one of the most impressive mosques in the world with its three domes and large gold-plated Minar that reaches up to the sky.

7. Derawar fort
8. Noor Mahal
9. Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya Multani
10. Tomb of Jahangir

The tomb of Jahangir is the mausoleum of Emperor Jahangir, the 4th Mughal Emperor. It is located in Shahdara Bagh, on the banks of river Ravi. The Tomb was built by Nur Jahan as her own resting place but as she did not die until 1645, it was used as a mausoleum for Emperor Jahangir after his death in 1627.

11. Islamic Summit Minar
12. Lahore fort

The imposing red brick walls of the Lahore Fort are a reminder of what this city was like before the 1857 Uprising. The fort was built by Emperor Akbar and is the largest fort in South Asia. It has been home to many sultans, kings and queens over the centuries, but now functions as a museum displaying many artefacts from various periods of history.

13. Mohatta Palace
14. Rhotas fort
15. Wazir Khan Mosque

Wazir Khan Mosque is one of the most popular places to visit in Pakistan. The mosque was built during the Mughal era, and it is now a heritage site. It has been featured on many international television channels. It was built by Wazir Khan and his sons, who were artisans, for their father. Its construction took place over a period of two years from 1635-1637 AD.

16. Bala Hissar Peshawar
17. Ziarat Residency
18. Darbar Mahal
19. Makli Hills
20. Katasraj Temples
21. Ranikot Fort
22. Baltit fort
23. Sheesh Mahal

Sheesh Mahal is a palace built by Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Oudh. The palace is located on the banks of River Ravi and was built to be an exclusive retreat for the royal family. It took six years to complete construction on this magnificent building that features exquisite mirror work and latticework. It has a total of 14 rooms and three halls.

24. Nishan-e-Manzil
25. Baab-e-Khyber
26. Uch Sharif
27. Chaukhandi Tombs, Karachi
28. Faisal Mosque
29. Tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Mazar-e-Quaid)
30. Nishan-e-Pakistan