Lalbagh Fort
Old Dhaka
An unfinished 17th-century Mughal fort with the tomb of Pari Bibi, a three-domed mosque, gardens and a small museum in the Diwan-i-Aam. Dhaka's most photogenic slice of history.
Insider tips
Arrive early to beat the heat and the crowds. Pair it with Dhakeshwari Temple and a biryani lunch in Old Dhaka — it's all close by.
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