Wazir Khan Mosque
مسجد وزیر خان
A 17th-century Mughal mosque covered in colorful tiles and frescoes. Its walls are decorated with Kashi tiles and wet-plaster murals, and it is considered the most ornate building in Lahore's old city.
Wazir Khan Mosque was built between 1634 and 1641, funded by Wazir Khan, the governor of Punjab during Shah Jahan's reign. Its interior and exterior walls are almost entirely covered with glazed tiles (kashi-kari), calligraphy and floral frescoes, and its craftsmanship far exceeds that of Badshahi Mosque. The square in front, restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, forms the middle section of the old city's "Royal Trail." For a tip, you can climb the minaret to look out over the rooftops of the old city (subject to opening arrangements). The mosque is free to enter. Dress modestly and remove your shoes. It is about a 5-minute walk from Delhi Gate.
Opening hours
Open daytime; closed to visitors during services
Nearby sights
- Shahi Hammam
- Delhi Gate
- Walled City of Lahore
- Maryam Zamani Mosque
- Lahore Fort
- Fort Road Food Street
- Tomb of Allama Iqbal
- Samadhi of Ranjit Singh