Lohari Gate, Historic city gate in Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan.
Lohari Gate is one of thirteen entrances to the walled old city of Lahore, Pakistan, built in a traditional style with a large arched opening. Behind it, a network of narrow market streets leads into the old quarter.
Lohari Gate is one of the original entrances of Lahore's historic city wall and was significantly renovated in 1864 under British Governor Sir Robert Montgomery. That work gave the structure much of the form it still has today.
The gate takes its name from the blacksmith community that once worked here. Shops selling metalwork and tools still line the surrounding streets, giving the area a character tied to its old trade roots.
The gate sits at the edge of the old city and is best approached on foot, as the surrounding streets are narrow and busy with market traffic. Visiting in the morning gives you a chance to see the area before the crowds build up.
The Lohari Mandi market behind the gate is considered one of the oldest trading spots in South Asia and once served as a stop for caravans arriving from the south. The lanes inside still follow the layout of those old trade routes.
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