Chawk Mosque

The Katras were the caravansaries of the city under Mughal rule. The most prominent were the palatial Bara Katra (Great Caravansary) and the smaller Choto Katra (Young Caravansary). Built in 1643 and 1663 respectively, they hosted merchants and travellers for centuries. Today, only a small portion of the original structures remain standing and are large dilapidated.

It was built by Murshid Quli Khan, the last Mughal governor and first Nawab of Bengal.

Built in the early 18th century, it has since been redecorated with hundreds of tiles with star patterns. Tourists are welcome to visit outside of prayer times.

An ornate early 19th-century mosque in the Armenian quarter decorated with blue star-motifs.

Built during the 17th century by the Mughals as a house for the imam, a religious leader. Its architecture possesses a mix of Mughal and British influences.

Built in 1678 AD by Prince Mohammad Azam, son of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. The fort was the scene of many bloody battles, including those during the Mughal era, a revolt against the British during the time of the Raj and protection for the revolutionary forces during the Bangladesh Liberation War. Monuments of the Lalbagh site include the Tomb of Pari Bibi, Lalbagh Mosque, the Audience Hall and the Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan, which now houses a museum.