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Shrine of Shah Chiragh, Lahore
The Mughal-period shrine and mosque of Shah Chiragh on the Mall in Lahore, beside the High Court, crowned by golden domes.
The shrine of the saint Shah Chiragh stands on the Mall near the Lahore High Court, with a mosque attached. Its golden domes and white minarets are a familiar sight on the Mall.
Why go
- ✦A Mughal-period shrine on the Mall
- ✦Golden domes and white minarets
- ✦Next to the Lahore High Court
- ✦An active shrine and mosque
History
The shrine and mosque are said to date from the Mughal period. The complex is listed as PB-P-99.
How to Reach
On the Mall near the Lahore High Court.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March. Go in the morning, before the old city fills with traffic.
Getting there, On the Mall near the Lahore High Court.
Allow, About 20 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Shrine of Shah Chiragh, Lahore, within 5 km.
