About Minar-e-Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan is a 70-metre tower in Greater Iqbal Park, built on the site where the Lahore (Pakistan) Resolution was passed in 1940, the demand that led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947. Its blend of Mughal, Islamic and modern design makes it a national landmark.
Set in a large public park near the Walled City, it’s a symbol of Pakistan’s founding and a popular gathering place, especially in the evenings.
Highlights
- The tower, A 70m minaret with a flower-like base.
- Historic ground, Site of the 1940 Pakistan Resolution.
- Greater Iqbal Park, The large park surrounding it.
- Views, Elevated viewing levels (access permitting).
Plan this stop with Greater Iqbal Park for a more complete Lahore itinerary.
For related planning, see Greater Iqbal Park.
For related planning, see Lahore Full-Day Private Tour.
Nearby & related sites
Greater Iqbal Park
A vast landscaped park around Minar-e-Pakistan, with fountains and lawns.
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Badshahi Mosque
Aurangzeb's monumental 17th-century mosque, one of the largest in the world.
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Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila)
The UNESCO citadel of the Mughal emperors, palaces, halls and the Sheesh Mahal.
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