Historical places are not only assets and a good source of tourism and income for the country but also promotes the culture and traditions that are still affecting this new generation. It is the duty of the concerned ministries or department to maintain and protect their heritage.
Few weeks ago I had a chance to wander around the city with few other batch mates and visit the bygone and ancient pre-partition buildings. Finally I got the time and enough motivation to write something about it.
This old fashioned supermarket was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named to commemorate Queen Victoria, Empress of India. Today, it is amongst the most popular and busy places for shopping in Karachi and reflects as one of few historical places in Karachi.
The next destination was the fere hall but we stopped by the Quaid-e-Azam House, also known as “Flagstaff House”.
This house was purchased by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founder of Pakistan, few years before the partition. This house was used as his personal residence, along with his sister’s, til his death. In 1985, this building was acquired by the government of Pakistan to be used as museum, dedicated to Jinnah’s personal life.
Frere Hall is located at a distance of few meters from the Flagship House and is one of the remnant buildings of the British Colonial era that still exists in Karachi, Pakistan. Built in the honor of Sir Henry Bartle Edward Frere and after his death, served as an art museum for paintings and books from the British Colonial era. It is still open for the public and includes the aesthetic and artistic master pieces of Sadequain. Frere Hall is an attractive spot for the tourists due to its notable and gorgeous architecture.
The next and the last stop was The Mohatta Palace.
Probably few of the places where you will find the Greek, Roman and Indian statues. It was built in the posh seaside locale of Clifton by Shivratan Chandratan Mohatta, a Hindu businessman as his summer home. Mohatta left Karachi after the partition and so this palace was acquired by the government of Pakistan to house the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1947. Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, moved into it in 1964. In 1995 it was purchased by the Government of Sindh to be served as a museum devoted to the arts of Pakistan.
This was a one-day trip but I am hoping to visit other historical places too in the coming. And let’s hope I get to post them as soon as possible =p
This was so interesting! I loved how you told information about the places with interesting tone. And the photos are BEAUTIFUL. I especially liked that Frere Hall (the architecture is amazing…) 🙂
I hope you will write more soon!
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Well it wasn’t so interesting but oh well, if you say so :p
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I think it’s interesting 🙂
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Loved it ☺
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I am glad to know 🙂
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Hahaha, no it isnt xD
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It is! You should really consider continuing this and exploring too!
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I try. But the traffic situation is horrible which makes the “exploring” thing hell. Plus the place where i am staying is in a remote area so basically it’s tough traveling here with all the jams. Yesterday there was this Jalsa of PPP due to which i had to face a lot of trouble
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Oh so you’re not originally from Karachi? Best time to explore would be a Sunday morning. Its so peaceful and serene! I would love to just explore in Pakistan.
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I go back to my hometown on weekends -chuckles-
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Which is? Sorry I’m intrigued 🙈
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Lol, its ok.
My hometown? Hyderabad
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Well there you go, explore your hometown then. Hyderabad is known for its culture and heritage.
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Been there, done that, most of the part. Plus i get two days to relax at home so i just do that, sorry i am helpless xD
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Haha it’s understandable! Make the most out of that time at home.
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I do i do, thanks anyway 🙂
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OH MY GOD! I seriously mixed everything up xD
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haha your post!
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Wait wait, were we commenting on my post or your post? O.O
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I thought you replied this to my comment on yout post. Damn!
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Now, why would I say ‘this is incredible’ to your comment on my post? haha lack of sleep?
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Maybe my “going to empress market”.
Lack of sleep, right
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Nope, still doesn’t make sense haha
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Oh cmon. Kabhi dusron ko bhi khush hone do :p
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Dusro ko weekend pe apni neend puri karleni chaiya hai. So they know what makes sense and what doesn’t 😛
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Hahahahahaha, i know but exams are evil
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Should’ve revised earlier, bechare exams ki kya galti hai?
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Ghalti hamesha exams ki hoti hai..
Lol you do realize we are doing it on comments which is usually done on texts:p
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Blame exams again lool have you got twitter?
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I had one. There is another account which i barely use :3 insta?
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Yep, @habs_b
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Gotcha
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Love the photos
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Thank you 🙂
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Beautiful!
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Thanks 🙂
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