10. Hall Bazaar
Hall Bazaar is a famous market place in Amritsar. One can buy the local ethnic foods & goods from the market.
9. Punjab State War Heroes Memorial & Museum
Punjab State War Heroes Memorial & Museum is built to showcase the Valour & strength of the Sikh warriors. The Museum has the worlds largest sword made up of stainless steel in the centre of its premises.
8. Gobindgarh Fort
Gobindgarh Fort is a historic military fort built in 1760. The fort is now open to the public & has been converted into a museum that showcases the rich war history of Punjab.
7. Khairuddin Mosque
Khairuddin Mosque is a marvellous piece of Muslim art. The white marble building is adorned with patterns & calligraphies. The mosque is also historically important, Shah Attaullah Bukhari, legendary rhetoric commanded the people to wage war against the British empire.
6. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
Maharaja Ranjit Singh museum is built in the beautiful garden of Ram Bagh. The Museum showcases the art & culture of the Sikh religion.
5. Durgiana Temple
Durgiana Temple is a Hindu temple though its structure is similar to the Golden Temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The location of the temple has been described in the ancient Hindu texts. This was the place where the sons of Lord Ram, Luv & Kush have confined Hanuman. The temple is beautifully built around a pool.
4. Partition Museum
In 1947, when Pakistan was declared as a separate nation millions of people migrated from India as well as Pakistan. This migration was one of the biggest migration in human history. Many people lost their lives, houses & families. To show the effect & causes of partition the government of Punjab along with the Arts & Culture heritage of the United Kingdom built the Partition Museum in Amritsar. Memorials & letters of various prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi & Rabindranath Tagore are kept in the Museum.
3. Wagah Border
Since 1959, the Indian & Pakistani army conducts a joint flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah border. Soldiers from both countries perform various steps on drum beats to show their valour. The ceremony has been a symbol of cooperation as well as rivalry among both nations.
2. Jallianwala Bagh
On 13 April 1919, General Dyer massacred more than 300 people gathered in Jallianwala Bagh. It was a place of sorrow & fear by now it is a historical & memorial garden of national importance. The garden houses a museum that showcases memorials & gallery.
1. Golden Temple
The Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib is the holiest religious shrine for Sikhs. The foundation stone was laid down by Sufi saint Mir Mohammed at the request of the 5th guru of Sikhism Arjan Dev. The gurdwara is built around an artificial pool. At first, the Harmandir Sahib was built with stones & marbles but it was destructed many times. After establishing the Sikh empire Maharaja Ranjit Singh rebuilt the gurudwara again & overlaid the sanctum with gold foil in 1830. The Golden Temple is a must-visit place in Amritsar.