About Government College University (GCU)
Government College University, founded in 1864, occupies a beautiful Gothic-revival campus crowned by a landmark clock tower (‘the Oval’). Among the most prestigious institutions in the subcontinent, its alumni include Nobel laureate Abdus Salam and poet Allama Iqbal.
Its architecture and storied history make it a highlight of intellectual, colonial Lahore.
Highlights
- Gothic revival, A landmark campus with a famous clock tower.
- Illustrious alumni, Iqbal, Abdus Salam and many more.
- Ravi literary heritage, Home of the historic Ravi magazine and societies.
- Academic prestige, A leading institution for 160 years.
Plan this stop with National College of Arts (NCA) and Punjab University Old Campus for a more complete Lahore itinerary.
Nearby & related sites
National College of Arts (NCA)
Pakistan's premier art school in a beautiful historic Mall Road campus.
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The historic Indo-Saracenic campus of one of South Asia's oldest universities.
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The legendary literary café where Lahore's writers and thinkers gathered.
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