Ander Sheher Bazaar

Peshawar

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Ander Sheher Bazaar

Best known as the place to get quality jewellery (including pieces featuring authentic precious stones), Ander Sheher is a popular market street with an abundant offering of various ornaments — and more. A separate section within specialises in items of gold. Custom-made pieces may be ordered.

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addressAndar Shehr Mohallah Baqir Shah, Peshawar
moreInfoMahabat Khan Mosque is located along the same street.
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