Badshahi Mosque
Mughal imperial workshops; supervised by Fidai Khan Koka · Lahore, Pakistan · 1673
The Badshahi Mosque organizes a vast open courtyard in front of a monumental prayer hall. Red sandstone, pale domes and tall corner minarets establish a clear Mughal composition. Its location beside Lahore Fort creates a powerful relationship between religious architecture, royal authority and the city's historic ceremonial spaces. Visiting: A religious site. Basic access is normally free, with local worship, dress and photography restrictions; additional visitor attractions can be charged.