Sacred Heart Cathedral, Lahore

Name: Sacred Heart Cathedral
Address: Lahore, Pakistan

#33 among attractions in Lahore

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Sacred Heart Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lahore, located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Built at the behest of bishop Godefroid Pelckmans with Belgian aid and materials, the cathedral was consecrated by Bishop Fabian Eestermans, the Bishop of Lahore, on 19 November 1907. Its roots lie in the historical presence of the Belgian Capuchins in Pakistan. The design of this Cathedral was made according to the Roman Byzantine-style by Belgian architect, Edouard Dobbeleers of Antwerp. ()

Local name: سیکرڈ ہارٹ کیتھڈرل، لاہور Established: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 31°33'55"N, 74°19'2"E

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Sacred Heart Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lahore Zoo, Lahore Museum, Anarkali Bazaar, Alhamra Arts Council.

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Sizable zoo with pony rides and a cafe
Lahore Zoo, Lahore
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Lahore Museum, Lahore
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Shopping district, Shopping
Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore
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Museum
Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore
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Memorial
Summit Minar, Lahore
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Mosque
Shab Bhar Mosque, Lahore
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Square
Istanbul Square, Lahore
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Mosque
Saleh Kamboh Mosque, Lahore
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0.6 miSE
City hall
Masonic Temple, Lahore
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Cemetery
Mominpura Graveyard, Lahore
16 min walk • The Mominpura Graveyard is a Shia cemetery in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest graveyards in Lahore, and contains over 10,000 burials according to its records. Many graves are hundreds of years old. Established by the Qizilbash family, the cemetery is situated near the Lakshmi Chowk, opposite Empire Cinema.
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Mosque
Neevin Mosque, Lahore
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Which popular attractions are close to Sacred Heart Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Church of the Resurrection, Lahore (1 min walk), Ichhra, Lahore (3 min walk), Dyal Singh Trust Library, Lahore (6 min walk), General Post Office, Lahore (6 min walk).

How to get to Sacred Heart Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sacred Heart Cathedral:

Metro

G.p.o • Lines: O (5 min walk)
Anarkali • Lines: O (13 min walk)

Bus

MAO College Metrobus (18 min walk)
Civil Secretariat Metrobus (21 min walk)

Train

Lahore Junction (36 min walk)