Lohari Gate, Lahore

Name: Lohari Gate
Address: Lahore, Pakistan

#72 among attractions in Lahore

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The Lahori Gate is located within Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Pakistan. Lahori Gate is one of the 13 gates of the Walled City of Lahore. Being one of the oldest gates of the old city, Lahori Gate is also known as Lohari gate. According to some historians, the original city of Lahore was originally located near Ichhra, and this gate opened towards that side. Hence the name, Lahori gate. The name also traces back its roots to the language of Urdu, in which, “Lohar” means Blacksmith. This could also be another reason behind naming it this way. However, there are no concrete evidences available that blacksmiths used to live or work here. ()

Local name: لوہاری دروازہCoordinates: 31°34'39"N, 74°18'48"E

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Nearby attractions include: Lahore Museum, Wazir Khan Mosque, Data Darbar, Tomb of Allama Iqbal.

0.7 miSW
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Which popular attractions are close to Lohari Gate?

Nearby attractions include Neevin Mosque, Lahore (3 min walk), Bhati Gate, Lahore (7 min walk), Shab Bhar Mosque, Lahore (8 min walk), Old City of Hyderabad, Lahore (12 min walk).

How to get to Lohari Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lohari Gate:

Bus

Katchery Metrobus (12 min walk)
Bhatti Chowk Metrobus (13 min walk)

Metro

G.p.o • Lines: O (21 min walk)
Lakshmi • Lines: O (26 min walk)