Empress Market of 1889 is Reopens After Renovation

#EmpressMarket #Karachi #KarachiHistory. The Empress Market was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named for Victoria, Empress of India.[2] The market was constructed at a well-chosen site that was clearly visible from a great distance, and prevented the erection of a monument to honour the sepoys executed there after the failed 1857 uprising against British rule.[3] The foundation stone of the Empress Market was laid by the-then Governor of Bombay, James Fergusson in 1884, who also laid the foundation of the Merewether Memorial Tower. It was designed by James Strachan (architect), the foundations were completed by the English firm of A.J. Attfield, and the building was constructed by the local firm of 'Mahoomed Niwan and Dulloo Khejoo'. The building was arranged around a courtyard, 130 ft by 100 ft, with four galleries each 46 ft wide. The galleries provided accommodation for 280 shops and stall keepers; at the time of its construction it was one of only seven markets in Karachi.[4] Empress Market is a grand structure in the Indo-Gothic style having vaulted roofs, cusped arches, a 140-foot-high clock tower studded with leopard heads.[5] #EmpressMarket #Karachi #SaddarKarachi #KarachiHistory #HeritagePakistan #HistoricKarachi #PakistanHistory #ColonialArchitecture #KarachiLandmarks #PakistanTourism #KarachiVlog #TravelPakistan #SindhHeritage #HistoricPlaces #Architecture #Documentary #KarachiCity #Pakistan #Restoration #EmpressMarketKarachi Hi, I am Nazish Aiyaz Hassan, Journalist, Motivational speaker and Vlogger. I started my journey in October 2018 when I had a first visit of Moola Chotook and then it opens new doors on me… I was always a big dreamer and crazy about traveling. Exploring beautiful and hidden places is my hobby and another thing which I love is Food so for this I make Foodie Vlogs . I always want to show the beauty of my homeland. I want to tell everyone that if you want to enjoy traveling then travel like a saint not like a prince. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nazishmalan... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nazish-a-Pak... Twitter:   / nazishaiyaz