List of tourist attractions in Karachi

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Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Jinnah Mausoleum.JPG
Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Karachi is a tourist destination for domestic and international tourists. This is a list of tourist attractions in the city of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

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Museums

Quaid-e-Azam House. Quaid e Azam House Museum.jpg
Quaid-e-Azam House.

Monuments, mosques, and memorials

Mohatta Palace. MohattaPalace.jpg
Mohatta Palace.
Nishan-e-Pakistan Monument Nishan e Pakistan Monument Karachi 2.jpg
Nishan-e-Pakistan Monument

Historic and other notable buildings

Khaliq Dina Hall. KhaliqDeenaHall1.jpg
Khaliq Dina Hall.
Shri Varun Dev Mandir. Shri Varun Dev Mandir Manora Karachi.jpg
Shri Varun Dev Mandir.

Markets and ports

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Empress Market.

Beaches

Parks

Aram Bagh Mosque, across from Aram Bagh park. Arambaghmasjid1.jpg
Aram Bagh Mosque, across from Aram Bagh park.
Karachi Safari Park. Safari Park Karachi - panoramio.jpg
Karachi Safari Park.
Jabl-e-Tariq in Kidney Hill Park Jabl e Tariq Kidney Hill Park Karachi.jpg
Jabl-e-Tariq in Kidney Hill Park

Nearby attractions

Shah Jahan Mosque. Shah jahan mosque -Thatta 1 (asad aman).jpg
Shah Jahan Mosque.

Islands

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