Lahore facts: Pakistan's second-largest city
Lahore, capital of Punjab, has about 13 million people and is home to Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and the Walled City's historic gates.
Lahore is the capital of Punjab and Pakistan's second-largest city.
Lahore facts
- Population: about 13 million (2023 census, Lahore district)
- Walled City: the old city once had 13 gates; several, such as Delhi Gate and Lohari Gate, still stand
- Mughal landmarks: Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, Shalamar Gardens, Wazir Khan Mosque
- Shrine: Data Darbar, the shrine of Ali Hujwiri, one of the most visited in South Asia
- Known as: the cultural capital of Pakistan and the "City of Gardens"
Food
Lahore is famous for its food streets, with dishes such as nihari, paye, chargha and halwa puri.
Related
- Lahore Fort facts
- Minar-e-Pakistan facts