16. Shalimar Gardens – Pakistan
Shalimar Garden in Pakistan Lahore was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor Shah Cihan. The traditional Persian garden shows the luxury and wealth of South Asia during that period. Garden construction started in 1641 and was completed in a year. The garden in the form of a rectangular parallel edge is built on a 3-level terrace, which is raised 4-5 meters above each other.
Surrounded by high brick walls, the 80-acre Large Marble Cascade of the garden stands out as its most impressive area. The garden has a total of 410 fountains and 5 waterfalls. In the garden, there are summer entertainment centers, sleeping rooms, rooms of the emperor’s family, a large hall, a hammam, minarets, and a resting place. Shalimar Garden was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1981.