Wazir Khan Mosque
The Walled City of Lahore
or Old Lahore is a historical and chaotic section of the Pakistani city
which used to be protected by walls, and entered through 13 gates. Today, the
walls are gone but most of the gates have remained. The Wazir Khan
Mosque in Old Lahore can be reached by passing through the Delhi
Gate. The magnificent mosque, with four minarets of about 33 meters each and
five turnip-shaped domes, is built entirely with small bricks and was named
after the governor who ordered its construction in 1634. One of the most
beautiful mosques in Pakistan, it is best known for its incredible mosaics made from
myriads of brightly colored glazed tiles. These are found all over the external and
internal walls, and are so meticulous and rich in details that they make Wazir Khan a
stunning piece of art, in addition to a religious site. This mosque is also
famous for having been the first to include a 22-shop bazaar in its original
planning, still today a unique feature among mosques worldwide.
or Old Lahore is a historical and chaotic section of the Pakistani city
which used to be protected by walls, and entered through 13 gates. Today, the
walls are gone but most of the gates have remained. The Wazir Khan
Mosque in Old Lahore can be reached by passing through the Delhi
Gate. The magnificent mosque, with four minarets of about 33 meters each and
five turnip-shaped domes, is built entirely with small bricks and was named
after the governor who ordered its construction in 1634. One of the most
beautiful mosques in Pakistan, it is best known for its incredible mosaics made from
myriads of brightly colored glazed tiles. These are found all over the external and
internal walls, and are so meticulous and rich in details that they make Wazir Khan a
stunning piece of art, in addition to a religious site. This mosque is also
famous for having been the first to include a 22-shop bazaar in its original
planning, still today a unique feature among mosques worldwide.
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