Badshahi Mosque

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Unquestionably one of Lahore's oldest and most visited historical sites is the Badshahi Mosque. The mosque was built using the best Mughal architectural techniques and has an artistically pleasing interior and exterior. This magnificent building commands a view of the entire Lahore Walled City. The splendor of the skyline in this area of Lahore is enhanced even at dusk by the silhouette of the Badshahi Masjid. So, if you're interested in learning more about this famous historical site in Lahore, keep reading. We'll look at some amazing facts about the Badshahi Masjid below. Some of the main features of the architecture of the Badshahi Masjid in Lahore include the beautiful white marble inlay, tile work, and Redstone structure. This mosque's design was influenced by the Jama Masjid in Delhi but on a far bigger scale. In terms of capacity, the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore has a capacity of about 100,000 worshipers. The Courtyard:

One of the most famous mosques in Lahore is Badshahi Masjid due to its enormous structure. A huge gate will welcome you as soon as you stop in front of this monument. As soon as you pass the main gate, you will enter a sizable courtyard that can accommodate a large number of worshipers at once. You must up a few stairs to enter the mosque's hall after a short stroll across the courtyard. The Minarets:

This old mosque's four minarets have an amazing degree of symmetry. Each of these minarets is 60 meters (196 feet) tall, with a circumference of 67 and 8.5 feet, respectively. Each minaret has a marble canopy atop it. The mosque features a total of eight minarets. Four little minarets have also been added to the mosque's interior structure. One of the best historical attractions in Lahore thanks to the building's exceptional architectural elements. The Prayer Hall:

As you approach the compound, a two-story building draws your attention. This Lahore historical monument is lavishly decorated inside and out with framed and carved panels. This masjid, one of the most amazing historical structures in Lahore, is decorated with lovely floral motifs on white marble. The primary prayer chamber is located in the prayer hall's central arch niche. Three domes are on the mosque. The mosque's main dome is located in the middle, while two lesser domes flank it.

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Address of Badshahi Mosque

Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Opening & Closing time of Badshahi Mosque

  • Monday
    08:00-20:00
  • Tuesday
    08:00-20:00
  • Wednesday
    08:00-20:00
  • Thursday
    08:00-20:00
  • Friday
    08:00-20:00
  • Saturday
    08:00-20:00
  • Sunday
    08:00-20:00