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Sadiq Garh
There are three royal palaces here, but unfortunately they arent open to the public. You can take a distant peek at the late-19th-century Sadiq Garh, by far the grandest, from the gatehouse.
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Sunehri Masjid
The small Sunehri Masjid, in the centre of the Old City, was built in 1753 by Bikhari Khan and is famous for its three gilded domes and gold-plated minarets, still shining as brightly as ever.
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Wazir Mansion
Wazir Mansion is where Jinnah was born and brought up. The house contains a few relics related to the revered leader. Advance warning is needed to visit, and should be arranged through the PTDC office.
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Ejaz Galleries
Just off MM Alam Rd (turn at KFC) this classy gallery has an innovative collection of paintings by Pakistani artists. The paintings are also for sale (expect to pay around Rs6000 to Rs100000 per piece).
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Askari Park
More a family theme park, you can get out of the city here and enjoy some open space and clean air. Theres a jogging track and childrens park along with the Gardenia Resort hotel and restaurant.
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Sphola Stupa
In a broad valley by the village of Zarai, is the ruined Sphola Stupa. On a promontory overlooking the road, it dates from Kushan times, an incongruous and oddly poignant reminder of the regions Gandharan past.
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Central Library
Next door to the Bahawalpur Museum, this fine building houses a well-stocked Central Library. The foundation stone was laid by the then viceroy, Sir Rufus Daniel Isaacs, in 1924. The garden is very restful.
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Mansehra Municipal Library
Up Kashmir Rd is the three-storey Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Saba, a pastiche of colours and styles. Built in 1937 as a gurdwara, its now the Mansehra Municipal Library. The ornate interior hasnt been altered much.
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Mir Chakars Fort
The 15th-century ruins of Mir Chakars Fort lie on the outskirts of Sibi. Theres also an old caravanserai (traditional accommodation for camel caravans), the Sohbat Serai, constructed by tribal chief Sadar Sohbat Khan.
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Race Course Park
Southeast of Bagh-i-Jinnah on Race Course Rd, the cool, green Race Course Park is the place to catch a polo game. Its also good for a stroll or jog - theres less human traffic on weekdays (late afternoons can get busy, though).
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Ziarat
Pilgrims come here to visit the Ziarat (shrine) of the famous Muslim saint Mian Abdul Hakim (who is also known as Kharwari Baba), who fled here from Kandahar in Afghanistan. The shrine is 3km from the Quaid-i-Azam Residence.
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Nairang Galleries
This small but high-quality gallery focuses on Pakistani art with items selling upwards of Rs6000. Theres also a little café, replete with spongy sofas, that is a perfect place to cool your heels over a steamy cup of coffee.
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Dubai Palace
Off limits to the public, Dubai Palace belongs to the Amir of Dubai, who sometimes uses it as his base for winter falconry sorties into Cholistan. Rumour has it that the amir has thrown lavish parties here for 500 guests at one time.
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Mosques
Visitors should find the time to stroll around the peaceful and attractive village to meet the locals and view the beautiful wooden Mosques: Khilingrong beside Fong Khar, the larger Khanqa-e-Moallah and 14th-century Amburiq.
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Aitchison College
At the eastern end of The Mall, Aitchison College, the Eton of Pakistan, is the most prestigious school in the country. Run on the lines of an English public school, the Mughal-Gothic style building is surrounded by manicured sporting fields.
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Begum Shah Mosque
Masti Gate in the north of the Old City leads to the 1614 Begum Shah Mosque, named after Maryam Zamani, the mother of Emperor Jehangir. If youre keen to visit Heera Mandi its advisable to go in a group as it can sometimes be a bit seedy after dark.
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Bagh
A central place to slow the pace and chat to locals is pleasant Bagh-i-Jinnah. Theres an open-air theatre that has frequent nightly performances (in Urdu or Punjabi) and the attractive British building in the centre of the park now houses Jinnah Library.
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Ilyasi Mosque
This striking mosque, which includes a complex of spring-fed bathhouses and pools, is 5km east on the Murree road, near Nawan Sheher village. A small bazaar nearby has basic teashops. Catch a Suzuki (Rs10 to Rs20) to Nawan Sheher from the Suzuki stand on Id Gah Rd.
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Jamrud Fort
About 18km east of Peshawar is Jamrud Fort, built by the Sikhs in 1823 to mark the western edge of their empire (one of the few to expand westward to the Khyber). Its trademark stone arch (built in the 1960s) over the road marks the formal entrance to the pass.
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Moenjodaro City
The most exposed parts of Moenjodaro City are open to visitors, representing just one-third of the area yet to be excavated. Archaeology buffs will get the most out of it; those with a casual interest may be disappointed given the relative effort needed to get here.
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