Lahore City Sightseeing

Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab. Lahore is the country’s second-most populous city after Karachi. Lahore is one of Pakistan’s wealthiest cities, with an estimated GDP of $58.14 billion (PPP) as of 2015. Lahore is the largest city and historic cultural centre of the wider Punjab region and is one of Pakistan’s most socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan cities. Lahore is called the heart of Pakistan.

Lahore exerts a strong cultural influence over Pakistan. Lahore is a major centre for Pakistan’s publishing industry and remains the foremost centre of Pakistan’s literary scene. The city is also a major centre of education in Pakistan, with some of Pakistan’s leading universities based in the city. Lahore is also home to Pakistan’s film industry, Lollywood, and is a major centre of Qawwali music. The city also hosts much of Pakistan’s tourism industry, with major attractions including the Walled City, the famous Badshahi and Wazir Khan mosques and Sikh shrines. Lahore is also home to the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.