Discovering Lahore: Pakistan's Cultural, Intellectual and Artistic Hub

Lahore, Pakistan's second largest metropolis is a place of many distinct charms. With its legendary past entrenched in colors of Mughal glory, a host of entertainment options and an immense wealth and luxuries of modern time; this cultural capital of Pakistan is as good as it gets. No wonder, it entices a lot of travelers boarding flights landing in the country. This article brings you a list of the best things about the metropolis.

If exploring history and architecture of Lahore is your thing, then you must make way to the Walled City - the oldest part of Lahore comprising some of the best art and architectures in Pakistan. From formidable Lahore Fort to glorious Badshahi Mosque and a number of faded legacies of the British era; this area is indeed history personified. For those inclined towards spirituality, the Inner City has a number of shrines and palaces where Qawwali (Islamic devotional singing) and Sufi songs are performed. Minar-e-Pakistan is another great excuse for keen travelers to pay visit here after disembarking their flights at Lahore International Airport.

Lahore's crowning glory is its rich past and visit to the city's famous museums is perhaps the best way to have a close insight of it. Following are some most sought after museums in Lahore:

One of the ancient museums in Pakistan, established in 1864, this museum features a hefty collection of the Buddhist artefacts from the Gandhara Periods. An array of Islamic art objects, old manuscripts, arms and Costumes also leave visitors impressed.

Originally Shakir's house, this museum preserves many paintings and other masterpieces created by this great Pakistani artist. Several other artists' works have also been exhibited in this small, but really impressive repository.

Pakistan Museum of Puppetry and Mughal Museum are two other places to visit while on Lahore vacation.

Lahore is a food lover's heaven. Literally! You can enjoy an array of mouth-watering dishes, authentic as well as intercontinental, in the city. Dining in many upscale restaurants including Cafe Aylanto, Veranda Bistro and Ziafat is a delight for taste buds and appetites. Besides, a number of mid-range cafes and street-side food courts also offer the real flavors of the city and leave epicureans gloating over their decision of booking flights to Lahore.

Another prerogative of travelling to Lahore is souvenirs. Markets in Lahore have their own charisma and shopaholics can spend hours browsing through handicrafts and souvenirs. Ichra Bazaar is known for offering high quality of unstitched silk and a variety of printed material. The Anarkali bazaar is another famous area for shopping, being a treasure-trove of various kinds of handicrafts. Xinhua Mall and MM Alam Road are for those who wish fill your shopping bags with branded items and make the most of the monies spent of flights and holiday deals

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