About
Minar-e-Pakistan, also known as the Pakistan Monument Tower, stands in Allama Iqbal Park in Lahore, the capital of Punjab province in Pakistan. It is a 70-metre tall minaret, and it is one of the most recognisable landmarks in the city.
What it commemorates
The tower was built to mark the Lahore Resolution of 1940, the document that set out the demand for a separate homeland for Muslims of British India. Its form, a tall minaret, gives it a commanding presence over the park, and it is widely regarded as a symbol of Pakistani nationalism and of the struggle for independence.
What a visit offers
Visitors come to see the monument itself and to understand the place it holds in the country's history. Because it sits within Allama Iqbal Park, a stroll around the grounds is a natural way to spend time here. Many people also combine a visit with other parts of central Lahore, which has a long history and a busy urban life.
- Look up at the tower and its full height, which is best appreciated from the park grounds.
- Read about the Lahore Resolution to place the monument in its historical context.
- Pair the visit with a walk through Allama Iqbal Park and the surrounding city.
Getting there
The monument is located at Minar-e-Pakistan, Allama Iqbal Park, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan. For enquiries, the listed contact number is +92-42-99213442.
