Hands down to history lovers, better yet even if you don’t know much about. These historical stories are going to spike up your interest for sure!

A list of famous historical places in Pakistan you should consider visiting this Holiday Season.

These are not just structures but places that hold countless memories of people both alive and dead, every wall has stories locked inside it. every cave has something to tell. if we look close enough, try to hear the silence of the emptiness, there is anything but silence. so many words and stories that were never discovered yet. Historical places can be truly fascinating if looked for the right things.

1. City Of Cut Stone

Have you heard about the city of cut stone? A city that was lost, has more than a dozen ancient structures including a cave, a monastery, stupas and so much more.

We are talking about The City Of Cut stone or Rock Of Takhsha (rendered by Greek writers as Taxila). Yes, we are talking about Taxila.

A truly mesmerizing experience, with a museum near the ruins, leaving people in awe and wonder.

It is at a close proximity to Islamabad, Capital Of Pakistan, a city that dates back to 1000 BCE, and some ruins at the site are thought to be as old as 3360 BCE.

2. The Abandoned Fort

There is the Alamgiri Gate, built by the empiror of India, Aurengzaib in 1674 and it was the private entrance to the royal quarters. It was large enough to allow several elephants carrying members of the royal household to enter at one time.The small Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) was built by Shah Jahan for the private use of the ladies of the royal household.

Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience) was built by Shah Jahan, with an upper balcony added by Akbar. It’s where the emperor would make a daily public appearance, receive official visitors and review parades.

Khawabgarh-i-Jehangir (Jehangir’s Sleeping Quarters), a pavilion on the north side of his quadrangle, now houses a small museum of Mughal antiquities.

A story about Jehangir is that he had a chain put outside the fort, which anyone unable to obtain justice through the usual channels could pull. A bell would ring in his private chambers and the case would receive his personal attention.

Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), was built by Shah Jahan for receiving guests.

The Shish Mahal (Palace of Mirrors), built by Shah Jahan, decorated with glass mirrors set into the stucco interior, was built for the empress and her court and installed with screens to veil them from prying eyes.

3. Palace Of Lights

‘Shan Jahan of Bahawalpur’ built Noor Mahal in honor of his wife. However, she refused to live there due to its proximity to the Basti Maluk Graveyard. Some say he ordered a map of the state along with some gold coins to be buried in the foundation of Noor Mahal Palace.

The palace has two floors and a basement which comprise a total of 32 rooms, including 14 in the basement. From massive libraries to vintage cars, it is a lovely sight and interesting place to draw tourists towards itself. Visiting these places gives you a complete new experience and perspective in life. You just have to find the right day for yourself, when its not too crowded so you can wander around with your thoughts in peace. Stay tuned with us and click here to read more about exciting places about Pakistan.