About Bagh-e-Jinnah (Lawrence Gardens)
Bagh-e-Jinnah, formerly Lawrence Gardens, is a beloved colonial-era park laid out by the British in the 1860s. Its 141 acres hold a botanical garden, the historic Quaid-e-Azam Library in a Victorian building, an open-air theatre and shaded lawns.
A green lung near the city centre, it’s where Lahore comes to walk, read and picnic, a gentle, everyday counterpoint to the monuments.
Highlights
- Botanical garden, Mature trees and plant collections.
- Quaid-e-Azam Library, A Victorian building housing a historic library.
- Open-air theatre, A venue within the gardens.
- Everyday Lahore, A favourite local park for relaxing.
Plan this stop with Shalimar Gardens and Jilani Park (Racecourse Park) for a more complete Lahore itinerary.
Nearby & related sites
Shalimar Gardens
Shah Jahan's UNESCO-listed terraced Mughal paradise garden.
Read guide →Jilani Park (Racecourse Park)
A spacious modern park famed for its spring flower shows and jogging tracks.
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Lahore Museum
Pakistan's greatest museum, home to the famous Fasting Buddha of Gandhara.
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