A Visit to a Historical Place - English Essay

      

          Life is a tale of adventures. These adventures have many shapes such as educational and visits to attractive places and picnic parties. Historical places have great importance in our lives that it takes us back to our glorious past. This History tells us the rise and fall of different nations.

“All the history is the biography of great men.”

(Thomas Carlyle)

Traveling provides us with blessed breaks to change hard our routines. They are also a source of enjoyment and relaxation. Pakistan has a grand historic past. It is famous for its historical places, monuments, and buildings.

Last Sunday, my friends decided to visit the historic places in Lahore. The idea was so exciting and pleasant. We had planned to gather at the college gate. All the arrangements were perfect

“Travel impart new vigor to the mind.”

(Seneca)

The journey started very early in the morning. The mellow sunshine, the cool breeze, and above all the scene of sunrise was amazing. During the journey, we sang songs, raised slogans, and shared gossip and jokes.

After two hours, we reached Jahangir Tomb. I felt very happy to see the lush green lawns, the tall trees, and the beautiful fountains. The splendid building of the tomb was very impressive. The walls of the room were adorned with oral and mosaic designs. I was wondered to see these artistic designs made by Muslims artisans.

“All great art is born of the metropolis.”

(Ezra Pound)

After it, we set out for the Badshahi mosque. Its building is a true example of Mughal architecture. It shows the real taste of Emperor Aurangzeb for fine mosques and buildings. One hundred thousand people can say their prayers in this big mosque. As we enter the inner parts of the mosque, we are very much impressed by their artistic beauty. The walls and ceilings are made of very precious stones and are carved. We can read the verses of the Holy Quran on them. Every year, thousands of people say the Eid prayers in the Badshahi Mosque.

Then we returned home with sweet and enjoyable memories of this wonderful visit. No doubt such days are rare and unforgettable.

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever.”

(John Keats)