Visiting Lahore - Overview

Street Scene in Lahore City

Cityscape of  Lahore - Pakistan

Traveled to Lahore in June 2010. I was here in early 90's a brief stop by before we when to the northernmost city of Penshawar. Lahore change drastically over the years, about two decades since I made a brief passing then,way back in early 90's. Still vividly remember the well known red city building, the original location of British colonial residency. However, now only a few landmarks exist to memorize the  British colonialisation. Now, this border city of Pakistan has transformed tremendously over the years. However I still managed to glimpse the traditional features of Lahore. such as horse cart plying the street of the old city area of Lahore, peddlers and so with typical street scene of Lahore of yesteryear.
I think a good part of development, where the need to preserve  traditonal and old way of doing thing.
Lahore is  second-largest city in Pakistan, is now a bustling metropolis with great historic and architectural sights, monuments and old gardens. It is also the cultural and artistic capital of Pakistan with Islamic mysticism and famous singers, as well as excellent local food and trendy shopping areas. Although unfortunately plagued with political violence creating safety concerns, Lahore is known as the Heart of Pakistan or the City of Gardens.

An old trade center located in South Asia in Central Pakistan, Lahore is a city with thousands years of history. It is also the capital of Punjab Province. Lahore has a very rich Islamic culture with many famous historic artists and traditions, monuments, and dishes inherited from the rule of Mughal and Afghan emperors or from Central Asia. Traditional religious and family values are still highly regarded in Lahore. The city does not receive much tourism because of the political instability in Pakistan, but has plenty of potential for attracting people interested in history, architecture and local culture.