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| Lahore |
Lahore is the capital city of Punjab and 2nd the largest city in Pakistan. Due to its vast cultural heritage, it became the biggest tourist attraction in Punjab. The walled city of Lahore has endless stories for his visitor and left them to mesmerize.
Lahore is one of the most important cities of Pakistan. Lahore holds the same importance in Pakistan as Mumbai in India, Istanbul in Turkey, Paris in France, and Bangkok in Thailand. Lahore is the main center of tourism, Showbiz, hoteling, shopping mall, and education.
Today we are going to tell about 10 interesting facts about Lahore
Data ki Nagri:
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| Data Darbar, Lahore |
People have a spiritual connection to Lahore. Because there is the tomb of one of the biggest Sufi Shrine of Asia Abu ’l-Ḥasan ʿAlī b. ʿUsman b. ʿAlī al-Ghaznawī al-Jullābī al-Hujwerī (1009-1072/77) as known as Al-Hujweri and also known as Data Ganj Bakhash by the Muslims of the Asia continent.
Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhash had spiritual nature and also a strong believer in Islam. He Spread Islam in the Asia sub-continent. Hundred thousand became Muslims. Because of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhash, Lahore city also known as Data di Nagri.
Every year, there is Urs of Data Ganj Bakhash and thousands of Muslims all over the Pakistan came to visit Data Darbar and show their gratitude toward Data Sahib.
The Punjabi City:
Punjab is the biggest province of Pakistan and the biggest language of Punjab in Punjabi. People of Lahore like to speak the Punjabi language. There are more Punjabi people in Lahore other in Chandigarh and Faisalabad. The Punjabi language has different dialects like Majhi, Malawi, Doabi, Puadhi, Multani/ Saraiki, etc.
Food Capital:
Wall city of Lahore is known for its food. Every food item is available in Lahore. Every Pakistani like to eat in Lahore. From Breakfast to dinner, each and every food speak itself. Lahore also has Food Street for food lovers.
Siri Paye from Phaja Siri Paye, Falooda from Baba Ji Kulfi wale, Beef Khoya Tikka from Shafi Tikka shop, Hareesa by Amritsari Hareeasa, Karahi from Butt Karahi, Chaney from Jeela Chaney wala and many more.
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City of Education:
Lahore is known as the capital of education. Lahore has the biggest universities colleges like Punjab University, LUMS, FC, GC, UET, UMT, and King Edward medical college, etc. That’s why Lahore held the record of producing scientists, doctors, and engineers, etc. No other city of Pakistan has so many colleges and universities.
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| Punjab University, Lahore |
Allama Iqbal International Airport:
Do you know that Allama Iqbal international airport is the biggest airport which handles more than 20,000 international flights each year and also handles more than 16,000 domestic flights from all over Pakistan.
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| Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore |
Second Oldest Zoo:
Lahore Zoo was established in 1872, one of the biggest zoos in Pakistan. Lahore zoo currently manages by Forest, Fisheries, and wildlife department of Pakistan. Thousands of people visit the Lahore zoo daily. Near Lahore zoo, there is a safari park. This zoo is 2nd biggest zoo in the sub-continent.
Tourist Attraction:
Lahore is also famous for his historical places. Most famous historical places are Minar-e-Pakistan, Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, Shalimar Bagh, and Sheesh Mehal, Pakistan Tea house, Kartarpur corridor, etc.
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| Minar-e-Pakistan |
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| Lahore Fort |
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| Badshahi Mosque, Lahore |
The City of Garden:
Lahoris love their park. Lahori people are all about eating, visiting new places, and parks. It’s impossible for them to stay at home. There some famous Garden in Lahore like Shalimar Garden which was built in the Mughal Era, Bagh-e-Jinnah which consist of Botanical garden, Masjid Dar-ul-Islam, and Quid-e-Azam Library and the last Race Course park where annual horse competition has held.
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| Shalimar Garden, Lahore |
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| Bagh-e-Jinnah |
Lahore 13 Gates:
The original name of the Lahore was Walled city of Lahore. Why? Because there were 13 gates, were used to enter the city. But now they are closed because of security reasons. These gates were built in the Mughal Empire. Whenever they feel some kind of threat, they immediately closed the doors.
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| Akbari Gate, Lahore |
The Cheap City:
If you are a traveler and you travel across Pakistan then you can visibly see the price in Lahore and other cities of Pakistan like Karachi and Islamabad. Lahore is way cheaper than Karachi and Islamabad. Food pricing, clothing, and even the price of the land way lower than other cities.
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