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Shalimar Gardens

Shalimar Gardens

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Back to ArticleLahore, Punjab
Shalamar Garden, located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, is a Mughal-era terraced garden built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641 CE. Designed in the Persian Charbagh style, it features cascading fountains, marble pavilions, and symmetrical landscapes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it exemplifies Mughal artistry, harmony, and royal leisure architecture.
ArchitectureGardensParksMughal GardenMughal ArchitectureGardenPavilionRed SandstonePoolWhite Marble (Sang e marmar) 1526 to 1707CE | Mughal Empire EraUNESCO World Heritage Site
Gateway marks the formal entry to Shalimar Gardens.
Heavy wooden doors with brass fixtures stand open to the gardens beyond.
Ornamental brass knocker adorns the heavy wooden entrance door.
Time-worn wooden doors with brass studs welcome visitors to these historic gardens.
A domed pavilion with red stone walls rises from the lush garden
Ornate wooden door secured with traditional metal bands anchors the garden entrance.
A domed pavilion stands amid lush grounds at Shalimar Gardens.
Pink blooms frame the pavilion's graceful domed roofline.
Flowering shrubs brighten the garden approach to Shalimar Gardens' pavilion.
Twin domes rise majestically above the garden's central pavilion structure.
The pavilion's iconic dual domes anchor Shalimar Gardens' symmetrical layout.
Double domes crown the pavilion overlooking Shalimar Gardens' central lawn.
Arched pavilion framed by verdant gardens and period architecture.
Formal approach to a domed pavilion within Shalimar Gardens.
Axial perspective through Shalimar Gardens toward a pavilion.
Pavilion framed within Shalimar Gardens' geometric landscape.
Carved stone niches and arches detail pavilion craftsmanship.
Central pavilion dominates garden's geometric composition.
Decorative niches frame a central arch at Shalimar Gardens.
Curved corner detail shows repeated niche patterns.
Gateway marks the formal entry to Shalimar Gardens.
Heavy wooden doors with brass fixtures stand open to the gardens beyond.
Ornamental brass knocker adorns the heavy wooden entrance door.
Ornate wooden door secured with traditional metal bands anchors the garden entrance.
Time-worn wooden doors with brass studs welcome visitors to these historic gardens.
A domed pavilion with red stone walls rises from the lush garden
A domed pavilion stands amid lush grounds at Shalimar Gardens.
Pink blooms frame the pavilion's graceful domed roofline.
Flowering shrubs brighten the garden approach to Shalimar Gardens' pavilion.
Double domes crown the pavilion overlooking Shalimar Gardens' central lawn.
Twin domes rise majestically above the garden's central pavilion structure.
The pavilion's iconic dual domes anchor Shalimar Gardens' symmetrical layout.
Arched pavilion framed by verdant gardens and period architecture.
Formal approach to a domed pavilion within Shalimar Gardens.
Axial perspective through Shalimar Gardens toward a pavilion.
Central pavilion dominates garden's geometric composition.
Pavilion framed within Shalimar Gardens' geometric landscape.
Carved stone niches and arches detail pavilion craftsmanship.
Decorative niches frame a central arch at Shalimar Gardens.
Curved corner detail shows repeated niche patterns.