Karachi
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan
the Population estimate is 13 Million. 80% of them are Muslims,
rest belong to all different religions. Karachi is the commercial
capital of the country. It has representation of mostly all International
Banks. Most of the International airlines fly here. All renowned
airlines have offices in Karachi The city is vast in area. You can
expect to see a large variety of modern and Colonial architecture.
Though there are very few tall buildings in Karachi but the modern
architecture is matured and highly sophisticated. There are many
beautiful mosques, Mausoleums, Churches and Libraries here. Bazaars
of this city are the most attractive. There are typical oriental
style of bazaars with colors and narrow streets and also are the
modern shopping centers offering a vast variety of goods. One of
the major tourist attraction is the busses and trucks of Karachi
they are seen every where and present a whole art gallery of colors
in them. The national museum of Pakistan is the most prestigious
museums in Pakistan housing the artifacts from the old civilizations
and the modern Pakistan movements relics.
Places Of Interest In Karachi
Wazir Mansion
Foremost among Karachi’s historic buildings, is the birthplace
of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. The house is a balconied, three-storied
structure on Newneham Road, located in Kharadar, one of the oldest
residential areas of the city. The house has been declared a protected
national monument.
Quaid-E-Azam’s Mausoleum - Karachi
This white marble Mausoleum with its curved Moorish Arches and
copper grills rests on an elevated 54 Sq. meters platform. The cool
inner sanctum reflected the green of a four tiered crystal chandelier
gifted by the Peoples Republic of China. The memorial slab framed
with silver railings draws people from far and wide who come to
pay their respects to the father of the Nation and to watch the
impressive change of guard ceremony that takes place everyday. Today,
the Quaid-e-Azam’s Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive
landmark of Karachi. Nearby are the graves of the “Quaid-e-Millat”,
Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Qauid’s
sister Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah.
Liaquat Hall/Bagh-E-Jinnah - Karachi
Liaquat Hall is surrounded by the Bagh-e-Jinnah (Jinnah Garden).
Originally called Frere Hall, it was once used as Town Hall where,
during colonial days, concerts and social events were held regularly.
This two storey Venetian Gothic building now houses the Liaquat
Municipal Library on the ground floor and an art galley on the first
floor. Named after one of Pakistan’s renowned artists, Sadquain,
the gallery displays a permanent collection of the artist’s
work. Sadquain spent last year of his life, painting a huge mural
on the ceiling of the gallery bur, sadly, did not live to complete
it.
National Museum Of Pakistan/Burns Garden - Karachi
This museum, on Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, contains an important
collection of items relating to Pakistan’s ancient heritage.
Well-arranged galleries display Indus Civilization artifacts, Gandhara
sculptures, Islamic art, miniature paintings, ancient coins and
manuscripts documenting Pakistan’s political history. There
is also an interesting ethnological gallery. The construction work
was completed in 1960’s.
Empress Market - Karachi
Built by the British to commemorate the silver Jubilee of Queen
Victoria’s reign, this historic market is designed in the
domestic Gothic style. From its center rises a tall clock tower.
The market contains shops that sell meat, fish, poultry, vegetables
and other groceries. The foundation stone was laid by Sir James
Fergusson, Governor of Bombay on 10-11-1884. The market was inaugurated
by Mr. Prichard, the then Commissioner of Sindh on 21-3-1889.
Masjid-E-Tooba - Karachi
Situated in the Defence Housing Authority, Masjid-e-Tooba is a
modern architectural marvel. It is said to be the largest single
dome mosque. The dome covers central prayer hall with a capacity
to accommodate congregation of 5,000 people. The mosque’s
single minaret stands 70 meters high.
Mereweather Tower - Karachi
Positioned as the landmark of Karachi’s main business center,
Mereweather Tower is another historical monument of Karachi. It
stands 35 meters high and carries a four- faced clock. The Tower
construction work was completed and opened for the public by Sir
Evans James in 1892. The Tower was constructed in the memory of
Sir William L. Mereweather who was the Commissioner of the Sindh.
Sindh High Court - Karachi
Built in the Renaissance style, this magnificent sandstone building
is a combination of local and Roman styles of architecture. It is
embellished with cupolas, balconies and tall Roman style columns.
Clifton Beach And Funland
Close to the popular seaside of the city, is Clifton Beach, where
Karachiites flock to on weekends and holidays. Scattered along the
shore are numerous stalls selling handicrafts made from seashells.
Clifton has an amusement park with a bowling alley, and an aquarium.
Source: Tourism.gov.pk
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