Ancient Lahore: The Living Museum

🕌 Walled City of Lahore One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements, Lahore is a universe of monuments, havelis (mansions), culinary delights, bazaars, and traditions—a living, breathing museum of history. Enclosed within its iconic 13 gates, the city thrives with a lifestyle unmatched in its vibrancy. 🕌 Lāhawr (Urdu: لاہور) 🚩Capital of Punjab, Pakistan Second-largest city (pop. ~10 million)Home to Mughal architectural marvels: 🏰Lahore Fort (UNESCO World Heritage) 🛕 Badshahi Mosque (Pakistan's largest) • Shalimar Gardens (Mughal horticultural masterpiece) 🖼️Lahore Museum (treasure trove of regional art/history) 🕌 Cultural Heartbeat of Pakistan From its glorious past as South Asia's most dynamic metropolis to today's cultural capital, Lahore pulses with life:Asia's largest markets within the Walled CityAll-night energy in its labyrinthine koochas (alleys)living heritage: Food streets, artisan guilds, and haveli courtyards #Pakistan #Lahore #WalledCity#trip diary#travel guide#Lahore Fort#Lahore Museum#Badshahi Mosque#Pakistan travel