One of the largest mosques in the world and the city's defining landmark. Free to enter.
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Places in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
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Flower-petal monument with sweeping views over the city, and a compact national history museum beside it.
The classic viewpoint over Islamabad, ten minutes up the Margalla road.
The most popular hike in the city. A fit walker reaches the ridge in ninety minutes to two hours.
Pakistan's folk heritage museum: textiles, music and crafts from every province. The best cultural primer in the country.
A restored centuries-old village with temples, craft shops and restaurants. An easy, atmospheric half-day.