Mohatta Palace, Palace and museum in Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan
The palace spans 18,000 square feet across two floors with 16 rooms, featuring domes, arches, and stone towers in Indo-Saracenic architectural style.
Built in 1927 by merchant Shivratan Mohatta as a seaside residence for his wife, following medical advice recommending coastal air for her health.
The palace exhibits regional art collections and hosts year-round exhibitions, displaying artifacts that represent different periods of Pakistani heritage.
The museum opens daily except Mondays from 11:00 to 18:00, with guided tours available in English and Urdu languages throughout the day.
Pink stones from Jodhpur and yellow stones from Gizri were transported to construct this palace, incorporating designs from Makli tombs in its architecture.
Location: Karachi
Inception: 1927
Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic architecture
GPS coordinates: 24.86000,67.01000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
Pakistan offers photographers diverse subjects: mountain ranges above 4000 meters, Islamic architecture, desert landscapes and modern city views. From Faisal Mosque in Islamabad to Attabad Lake in Hunza Valley, the country displays a mix of tradition and modernity.
Karachi combines historical architecture with modern urban life. The city features colonial buildings, Islamic mosques, Arabian Sea beaches and markets. Photographers find subjects at Frere Hall, Mohatta Palace or the Mazar-e-Quaid mausoleum with its geometric patterns.
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