Karachi Historical Buildings

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          Foremost among Karachi's historic building is the birthplace of Quaid-e-Azam. The house is balconied, three-storied structure on Newneham Road, located in Kharadar, one of the oldest residential areas of the city. The house has been declared a protected national monument.

QUAID-E-AZAM'S MAUSOLEUM

        This white marble Mausoleum with its curved Moorish arches and copper grills resets on an elevated 54 sq. meters platform. The cool inner sanctum reflects the green of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the peoples Republic of China. The memorial slab framed with silver railings dawns people from far and wide who come to pay their respects to the father of the Nation and to watch the impressive changing of guards ceremony that takes place everyday. Today the Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi. Nearby are the graves of the “Quaid-e-Millet”. Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Quaid`s sister, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah.

LIAQUAT HALL/BAGH-E-JINNAH

      Surrounded by the green Bah-e-Jinnah, Liaqat Hall, originally the freer hall was once the Town Hall where inc colonial days, concerts and social events were held regularly. This two-storied Venetian Gothic building now houses the Liaqat Municipal Library on the ground floor and an art gallery on the upper storey. Named after one of Pakistan's renowned artists, Sadequain the gallery displays a permanent collection of the artists work, Sadequain spent the last years of his life painting a huge mural on the ceiling of the gallery but, sadly, did not lived to complete it.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PAKISTAN / BURNS GARDEN

        This museum, on Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road , contains an important collections of items relating to Pakistan's ancient heritage. Well arranged galleries display Indus Civilization, Gandhara sculptures, Islamic art paintings ancient coins and manuscripts documenting Pakistan's political history. There is also an interesting ethnological gallery

Masjid e Tooba Situated in the Defence Housing Authority area, close to the market, the enormous dome to the Masjid - e - Tooba covers a central hall which can accommodate a congregation of 5,000. The single minaret stands 70 metres high.  

Merewether

        Tower Situated in the heart of the business centre. Merewether Tower is another landmark of Karachi. It stands 35 metres high and carries a four faced clock.  

Fyzee Rahamin Art Gallery

The Fyzee Rahamin Art Gallery and Reference Library to Fine Art Books (Aiwan - e - Rifat) on M R Kiyani road is favourite haven of art lovers.