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PalaceDhaka
Ahsan Manzil
The pink riverside palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka on the Buriganga, now a museum. Its rooms of furniture and portraits give a feel for 19th-century Dhaka.
ChurchDhakaHidden gem
Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection
A quiet 18th-century church in Armanitola, ringed by the graves of Armenian merchants — a breather in the middle of Old Dhaka's bustle.

TempleDhaka

Dhakeshwari Temple

Known as the national temple, this is a very old seat of goddess worship. It is busiest and most festive during Durga Puja.

Historic siteDhaka

Lalbagh Fort

A Mughal fort begun in the 17th century and never finished. Inside are the tomb of Pari Bibi, a mosque and an audience hall set in tidy gardens.

MuseumDhaka

Liberation War Museum

A museum in Agargaon of documents, photographs and personal objects from the 1971 war. Some galleries are harrowing, so prepare children beforehand.

MemorialDhaka

National Martyrs' Memorial

The memorial at Savar to those killed in the 1971 war: seven triangular planes rising over lakes and lawns. It is outside the city, so allow half a day.

LandmarkDhaka

National Parliament House

Louis Kahn's great geometric composition of concrete and water. Most visitors see it from outside; the open ground around it is good for a late-afternoon walk.

RiverDhaka

Sadarghat

The main river terminal on the Buriganga. Big launches, small wooden ferries and a constant flow of people make it the liveliest picture of Dhaka's river life.

MarketDhakaHidden gem

Shankhari Bazar

A narrow lane lined with tall, skinny old houses, where artisans carve conch-shell bangles and shops sell puja goods — one of Old Dhaka's most tightly packed neighbourhoods.

MosqueDhaka

Star Mosque

A mosque in Armanitola whose walls are covered in star patterns made from broken china. It is small, but the detail rewards a slow look.

Ahsan Manzil

Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection