A Magical Trip To Chiniot

The city of Chiniot in Punjab is famous for its unique furniture and though I have seen them selling up in markets of Karachi, I didn’t realized that this little city holds much more than that.

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Photo submitted by: @aabbiidd Umar Hayat Palace in #Chiniot, #Pakistan. The #palace is an early 20th century #wooden architectural wonder and perhaps the last of #Mughal style #architecture. Unique #carving on the doors, windows, #jharokas reflect a colour of their own. The roofs, balconies, stairways, terrace and the #stucco #designs make perfect interior. Submit your photos to us by using the hashtag #dawndotcom. #mughalarchitecture #art #history #heritage #umarhayatmahal #mahal #umarhayatpalace #travel #tourism #marblework #woodwork

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Beside superb craftsmanship of wooden furniture, the city of Chiniot also features remarkable architectural structures, unlike I have ever seen in any city of Pakistan.

The grand havelis, mosques and shrines of local Sufi saints sets apart Chiniot from any big city of Pakistan. Click on the link below and prepare to mesmerize yourself.

 

These photos will take you on a magical trip through Chiniot

 

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