An iconic Pakistani mosque’s plaza is public once more
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Media Source: Share America (USA)
Date: 3 September 2018
The 17th-century Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore is one of Pakistan’s architectural gems, a masterpiece from the Mughal era. In 2012, the Walled City of Lahore Authority decided to reclaim the neglected Chowk. With guidance from experts from the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan, conservationists drew up plans for the restorati
The 17th-century Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore is one of Pakistan’s architectural gems, a masterpiece from the Mughal era. In 2012, the Walled City of Lahore Authority decided to reclaim the neglected Chowk. With guidance from experts from the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan, conservationists drew up plans for the restoration. The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation joined the Walled City of Lahore Authority and the Aga Khan Cultural Service to underwrite the $1.2 million project.