Taxali Gate, Lahore

Name: Taxali Gate
Address: Lahore, Pakistan

#79 among attractions in Lahore

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Taxali Gate was one of several historic gates of the Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Pakistan. Also known as the Taxal, or royal mint, it was built from 1575 -1585 during the reign of the Mughals King Akbar. There is a shoe market located here known as Sheikhupurian Bazaar as well as a variety of special food - the most famous are Sri Pai of Fazal Din commonly known as Phajja. Among specialist Pakistani sweets stores are Taj Mahal and Shahabuddin Halwai. Heera Mandi, a defunct red light district also used to lie close by to this gate, where Mughal Emperors used to keep their royal consorts. Taxali Gate also serves as Union Council 30 in Tehsil Ravi of Lahore City District. ()

Local name: ٹکسالی دروازہCoordinates: 31°35'10"N, 74°18'28"E

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Taxali Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort, Data Darbar, Minar-e-Pakistan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Taxali Gate?

Nearby attractions include Taxali Gate Cemetery, Lahore (4 min walk), Badshahi Mosque, Lahore (5 min walk), Fakir Khana, Lahore (6 min walk), Fort Road, Lahore (7 min walk).

How to get to Taxali Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Taxali Gate:

Bus

Azadi Chowk Metrobus (9 min walk)
Bhatti Chowk Metrobus (10 min walk)

Train

Badami Bagh (23 min walk)