LAHORE - A SYMBOL OF INDEPENDENT PAKISTAN Lahore - an important and beautiful historical city of Pakistan, here adopted a declaration of independence of this country. The history of this city is the key to understanding the history of the entire state. This is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. Due to the special geographical situation - on the border with India - Lahore has always played an important role in the country, and during the Mughal Empire, this city was the imperial capital. Lahore is located in the northeastern part of Pakistan, today has a population of more than 10 million people, and this number is constantly increasing. Tower of Minar-e-Pakistan Lahore, oddly enough, is a modern city, with fairs and local shopping centers, which are almost indistinguishable from the western supermarkets. On the streets you can see the drag queens, indicating that tolerance and modern views of its residents. The new, modern part of town a lot of neon signs, luxury shops and fashionable places of entertainment. Especially popular is the so-called "street food", where there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, eateries, grocery stores and small cafes, the latter often sell take-out dishes, cooked according to local recipes. Badshahi Mosque Much of the historic Lahore damaged or destroyed during the wars with India. Ending the war is celebrated annually in the city at this time is a large-scale official celebrations. For one dollar each may become a party launching ceremony of military flags. The greatest monument is without doubt the tower Minar-e-Pakistan, which is the national symbol of the country. Here is the Badshahi mosque, which is the largest in Pakistan and to annually attracts thousands of pilgrims. Recently, the mosque has become the most visited places in Lahore. One of the halls of the palace Shish Mahal Mosque Lahore is part of a huge complex that was built between 1556 and 1650. on the orders of the rulers of the Mughal dynasty. Great architectural ensemble is the prototype of the city of Lahore, which is now a multimillion metropolis. In the complex of mosques you can still see the mirror palace Shish Mahal and the room is entirely constructed of marble, a marble pavilion. This place was part of the palace of Shah Jahan. The most famous attraction in the palace are Alamgir Gate, built in 1673. Today, they serve as the main entrance to the citadel. The entrance to the mosque or, more precisely, the gardens of the complex, known to Muslims as a sacred place of worship philosopher Allama Iqbal. One tower of the mosque and the museum have been built by the Prophet Muhammad. Here you can find one of the largest Muslim shrines - the Golden Koran. The whole complex of the great mosque in Lahore, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Golden Quran Lahore is also known as city of gardens. In the past, were built incredible parks and green spaces, some of them have survived to this day. One of them is an amazing garden Shalimar portrayed the Muslim paradise described in the Koran. In Lahore also has a rather interesting and rich in the zoo, which occupies an area of ??80 hectares. See also other materials about the Muslim shrines: Center for Islamic universe Snacks, locks and biblical subjects who on earth closest to God?
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