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Chowk Yadgar is one of the most important landmark structures in the city of Peshawar. The meaning of this word is “the square of remembrance”. It is very easy to reach this Chowk Yadgar because it is in the middle of the city. You can access it from any part of Peshawar. The square has various shops, market areas and well known buildings here. It also works as a crossing of all the major streets.

Chowk Yadgar was built in the year 1882 to show respect to the memory of Colonel C. Hastings. This place has remained as a silent witness to various happenings, processions, agitations and protests that have played a great part in the history of Pakistan. That is why it is one of the most interesting Tourist Attractions in Peshawar.

Quite often this place is compared to the Hyde Park of London and tis is due to the role this Chowk Yadgar has played in the history of the country. In the aftermath of the 1969 war between India and Pakistan this place was dedicated to the soldiers who died in that war.

However, the present construction that tourists see these days was built after that war in the place of the ancient one. As far as the construction of the place is concerned it is one of the most beautiful monuments in this city. The current monument has a height of 100 feet. It is built in the shape of an arch. It is constructed in white marble. Apart from good building skills the monument here tell the tale of bravery of the soldiers.

If you want to make a complete sightseeing tour of Peshawar then you should visit this Chowk Yadgar. You will also be able to to buy various items from the nearby shops here. You can also take home the miniature versions of this monument. If you want to buy birds you can come to these markets. In fact the bird market here is quite popular.

Attractions in Peshawar thus show a glimpse of history of the country.

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Buddhist Stupas in Peshawar	Chowk Yadgar
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Karavan Sarai Gor Khatri	Kyber Pass
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