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IN THIS POST<\/strong>
– Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Location<\/a>
– Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Timings<\/a>
– Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Entry Fee<\/a>
– History of Shalimar Gardens<\/a>
– Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Architecture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lahore, the city that once stood at the epicentre of the Mughal Empire, is often referred to as the \u2018City of Gardens\u2019 owing to its large number of parks, gardens and picnic spots. While the historic city is worthy of the title bestowed upon it, only a few of its Mughal-era gardens have managed to survive the various reigns that came after the downfall of the grand empire and later, the partition. Even fewer of those gardens were preserved as a reminder of the cultural significance of this bustling metropolis. Fortunately, the majestic Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, are among the ones that only survived the test of the times but stand proudly as the zenith of Mughal architecture and one of the most historical places in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The iconic complex of Shalimar Gardens was built in 1641-1642. Counted among the biggest tourist attractions in Punjab<\/a>, Shalimar Gardens in Lahore \u2013 more commonly known as Shalimar Bagh \u2013 draw a large number of domestic and foreign tourists throughout the year. In fact, you can\u2019t complete your trip to Lahore without visiting this stunning terraced garden with mesmerizing fountains, breathtakingly beautiful foliage, exquisitely designed pavilions and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to know more? Well, here is all about Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, including the location, timings, entry tickets, history and architecture of this impressive site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shalimar Gardens, Lahore, Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The beautiful Shalimar Bagh is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Lahore <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Shalimar Gardens are situated along Grand Trunk Road northeast of the Walled City Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the popular locations near this Mughal garden in Lahore include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n