Islamabad, Capital city in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan.
Description
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan and sits on the Potwar Plateau, surrounded by the Margalla Hills at an elevation of 490 meters (1,600 feet). The city follows a grid plan with numbered sectors that separate different functions such as housing, commerce and administration.
History
Greek architect Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis drew up the master plan for the new capital in 1960, intended to replace Karachi. Islamabad officially took over the role as seat of government of Pakistan in 1967 and was built up systematically.
Culture
The Lok Virsa Museum collects traditional crafts and textiles from all regions of the country, showing how different cultural expressions are within Pakistan. Visitors can discover everyday objects, musical instruments and clothing that reflect life in various provinces.
Practical
Orientation is easy thanks to the clearly separated zones, divided into eight areas each with their own focus ranging from administration and diplomacy to commerce and housing. A well organized road network connects all sectors together and makes movement within the planned structure straightforward.
Did you know?
The Faisal Mosque does without traditional domes and instead combines contemporary design with Islamic architecture through its tent-like shape. The prayer hall offers space for 100,000 worshippers simultaneously and is therefore among the largest mosques worldwide.
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Islamabad offers numerous subjects for photographers. Faisal Mosque sits against the Margalla Hills, combining religious architecture with landscape. The Pakistan Monument displays modern design, while Daman-e-Koh provides an elevated view over the city. Public parks demonstrate the capital's green...
Faisal Mosque
3.4 km
Pakistan Monument
3 km
National Library of Pakistan
6.8 km
Prime Minister's Secretariat
6.6 km
Islamabad National University
6.4 km
Aiwan-e-Sadr
6.8 km
Lal Masjid
4.9 km
Lok Virsa;Heritage Museum
3.5 km
Fatima Jinnah Park
1.5 km
Shrine of Meher Ali Shah
5.8 km
Pir Sohawa
7.3 km
Islamabad Zoo
4.4 km
Shakarparian
4.4 km
Swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan
6.8 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan Building
6.6 km
Parliament House, Islamabad
6.5 km
Pakistan Museum of Natural History
3.9 kmPakistan Secretariat
6.6 kmFaizabad Interchange
6 km
Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower
2.4 km
National Art Gallery, Pakistan
6.1 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan library
6.6 km
Saudi-Pak Tower
3.4 km
Rose and Jasmine Garden
4.8 km
Daman-e-Koh
4.9 km
Pakistan Monument Museum
3.1 km
Gurdwara in Saidpur, Islamabad
5.9 km
Hindu Temple in Saidpur, Islamabad
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