Most of the times we don’t have enough time on our hands to plan for long trips. Therefore, we have to make the best use of what we have around us. If you are in history and need a few places to visit over the weekend we got you covered. We have come up with a list of places to visit with historical significance.
Lalbag Fort
Lalbag is a seventeenth-century Mughal fort. The work to finish this fell upon the leader of Dhaka Shaista Khan who later didn’t complete it due to the death of his daughter Pari Bibi. Her tomb is also inside it. You’ll find fascinating architecture, artwork, and calligraphy if you visit this place. It also has a beautiful garden pathway now perfect for taking pictures.
Ahsan Manzil
Ahsan Manzil used to be the Nawab Abdul Gani’s residence once. It used to be an old French factory built in 1872. Some of the parts of this building did get damaged which was later renovated. The remodeling of this old building made it more popular among tourists.
Hossaini Dalan
This is a prayer hall that was built for the Shia Muslim community. It was built during the 17th century. This prayer hall is one of the prettiest sites to visit around old Dhaka. Tourists from all over come to this place to catch a glimpse of Prince Shah Shujas’s creation.
Armenian Church
This is one of the most beautiful churches present in Dhaka city. It was built during the 17th century when there was a prominent Armenian community in Dhaka. The Church also has a cemetery of the residents with beautifully moving messages. It’s a top attraction spot if you are into history, architecture, and also art.
Khan Mohammed Mridha’s Mosque
This is another very old mosque that was built in 1706. The mosque became famous because of its structure as well. It has three squats mosques and the minarets are perfectly pinpointed. Making it a must-visit place for architecture enthusiasts.
So now that we have given you some ideas, what are you waiting for? Hurry plan your next outing around the city.
