About Lahore Railway Station
Lahore Railway Station, completed in 1864, is unlike any ordinary station: designed in the aftermath of the 1857 uprising, it was built like a fortress, with turrets, thick walls and defensible towers so it could be held in an emergency. It remains a busy, atmospheric working station.
A fascinating and slightly unexpected monument of colonial military-civil architecture.
Highlights
- Fortress design, Turrets and defensible towers from a nervous era.
- 1860s construction, Built soon after the 1857 uprising.
- Working station, Still central to Pakistan Railways.
- Atmosphere, Bustling platforms and period ironwork.
Plan this stop with General Post Office (GPO) and Lahore High Court for a more complete Lahore itinerary.
Nearby & related sites
General Post Office (GPO)
A landmark colonial post office with a distinctive clock tower on the Mall.
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Lahore High Court
A magnificent Indo-Gothic colonial courthouse, a landmark of the Mall.
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