Empress Market, a landmark of British colonialism. Once this place was famous for daily needs so is at the moment but not same as it was back by 20 or 30 years. Earlier shops were very clean and so was the whole market, similarly not such extraordinary variety of food, vegetable, spices etc. One thing that needs to admire for local Govt. they had done a great job by removing all encroachments. Excellent job. Now you can easily go there, park your vehicle and enjoy.

A unique place having almost all the variety of different types of Households (i.e. kitchen to washroom etc.) under one roof

Old Historical Clock Tower & Market of Karachi.Beautiful Garden. But the main problem is Parking.

Place is good for buying stuff like spices, dry fruits etc. It is an old building built during British rule.

The Empress Market was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named to commemorate Queen Victoria, Empress of India.The market was constructed at a well-chosen site that was clearly visible from a great distance. The site of the market had historical significance as it was situated on the grounds where a number of native sepoys were executed after the failed 1857 uprising against British rule. Accounts mention that the sepoys had their heads blown off by cannonballs in an attempt to suppress any mutinous feelings among the locals.The British fearing that the local population will build a monument to honor the executed sepoys instead built the Empress Market to commemorate Queen Victoria.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.In 2017, according to the reports in the news media, Karachi citizens hopes for seeing a badly needed renovation and repair job on this British Raj building were fading away. The previous Governor of Sindh also had ordered the buildings renovation when he was in office, but they never materialized.Source: Wikipedia

Great market and the availability of items. The cost of items is cheaper than usual retailer markets.

This place has surprised me. A very old traditional building/market for groceries, spices, dry fruits, utensils, mehndi and other small items. Liked the overall experience.... Recommded for travellers to watch once if they want to see real colors of culture in karachi.

Now Empress Market has been restored to its former glory.My choice for getting Ration for family.Easy parking and every thing available within yards. The Atrium and vast green Lawns makes shopping a pleasure.Recommended.

Not very long ago this market used to be one of the crowded markets in Saddar area but now its a pleasant surprise to see all the encroachment cleard and replaced with reasonably maintained lush green grass.Beside that, this place also has its historical value.

An historical place and a good to go market.

Great place to buy garments. Just move around to find the best price. Dont buy in hurry.

Historical structure. State of the art building.Glad to see its glory recovery.

The building looks gorgeous at night with the lights on

Its totally changed as it was before. but its looking great now.its best dry fruit market

Obviously, this place holds a special prestige due to its historical significance. The parking and surrounding area has been cleared off the poachers, and there is a park over there now. Of course, you will find all kinds of food-related antiquities to modern items there.

Fresh Dry fruits are available , wide range of spices also available , vegitables and meat and many more items related to food and kitchen available here

One of the oldest landmarks of Karachi, memorial of British Rule now reclaimed by government from encroachers that occupied the place from decades.

Superb place for shopping of dry fruits, vegetables, groceries and edibles.

Great market for buying dry fruit, Fresh vegetables fruits, desi chicken and Eggs as well. Price is a little higher but Mostly things are nice.

More than 100 years old market buit by British Govt for upper class citizen, presently common man can do shopping of daily use, Nice construction and place just like big shopping mall...

Very nice market for fresh vegetables, fruits, organic oils and herbs.

Best stuff present here fresh fruits and vegetables at a reasonable price. A great quality of spices and dry fruits.

Empress Market, Karachi (must see)The Empress Market is a famous marketplace situated in the Saddar Town locality of Karachi. The market traces its origins to the British Raj era, when it was first constructed. Today, it is amongst the most popular and busy places for shopping in Karachi and reflects as one of the few historical spots of the city. Commodities sold in the Empress Market range from condiments, fruit, vegetables and meat to stationary material, textiles and pet shops. The Empress Market was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named to commemorate Queen Victoria, Empress of India. 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.

Superb! In so many ways. Its affordable for everyone.

All seasons fruits vegetables and dry fruits are available there on less prices. All types of everyday life items are with lots of variety are also available around this market. It is situated in the center of the city.

Nice place for visitors..

As good as ever ... only parking and traffic is main issue

A bit crowded but a place worth visiting for competitive prices

Historic and iconic structure but grossly neglected. When in Karachi one must visit it.

Old City area market in saddar.Providing wholesaler of grocery and imported food product.

Best market place for all fresh vegetables, fruits,spices and oils

The Empress Market was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named to commemorate Queen Victoria, Empress of India.The market was constructed at a well-chosen site that was clearly visible from a great distance. The site of the market had historical significance as it was situated on the grounds where a number of native sepoys were executed after the failed 1857 uprising against British rule. Accounts mention that the sepoys had their heads blown off by cannonballs in an attempt to suppress any mutinous feelings among the locals. The British fearing that the local population will build a monument to honor the executed sepoys instead built the Empress Market to commemorate Queen Victoria.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.(Courtesy wickipedia)

One of the oldest market in the city of light, fair price with old tradition shopping experience.

This majestic building built in British Raj with yellow stone...

A traditional food market but kitchen utensils are available too some dry fruit shops are still there.No basic facilities availability very much crowded but busy market.

Good place to shopping gust need to more clean and good locks

THERE IS FRESH SABZI KHAJOOR & DRY FRUITS

Amazing place for shopping dry fruits and many more special things

Its the best place for buying groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables. A bit too noisy

Oldest place of Karachi established by British empire. Unique position.

Good place for home utilities product like fruits, dry fruits, vegetables,dairy products, provision etc etc

Its amazing I found fruit which i never head before

Nice old construction before pakistan still look like new and unique

Nice market but some chor pathans r roaming there

Unorganized bazar and Lake of Cleaning but rate are cheap for City bazars very congested and crowded area but you can find Conveyance easily for Other city areas

Nice market for all type of home grocceries

I also visit these areas

A New structure its a beautiful look

After the Renovation. Its Providing amazing Review.

Market was good no space for authentic bike and car parking they lifted my bike within 15 minutes only

Empress market is not an ordinary market though buyers and sellers are very ordinary and humble. Empress market has a history in Karachi. Its building is unique. Empress market was revamped from outside last year so parking is outside. You can find all grocery items, oils, fruit, dry fruit, vegetables and items used in homes. The animal market was shifted last year as well.

A historic shopping centre.

It is situated in sadar try to park you car or bike near to empress market b/c on road of of empress market you will face traiffic jam

Worthy experience to visit the most famous place in Karachi...

Very traditional market and a symbol of British rule was built in 1890 with a very promising and magnificiant stucture this place is now acting as a big grocerry market encrochment is being recently removed by govt gives this place a whole new look this place offers meat vegetables fruits dry fruit and few storeshere are serving for more then 60 years you can easily find A class groccery for your home

Dry fruit available at affordable pirce

Good place for normal price things

Best historical market in the heart of saddar karachi.

Oldest be market is Pakistan .

Best dry fruits and excellent quality of vegetables available here

Well known for cheap grocerys and accessories

Everything destroyed but still its good

The empress market was built in british era but needs mantainance and renovation

It good only for dry fruites, salad stufs and pickle.

Empress market is one of best place in arachi for those who like heritage and architecture buldings its really good view

It is beautiful, and surroundings are also maintained.

Nice place good store

Reminds of our glorious past!

Dry fruits market good place

A perfect place to get from any culture

Old local marketNo Covid SOPDirty placeTrafic JamNo Parking

Karachi famous place and Hole sale market for kitchen goods items..

Shopping centre Masala dry fruit meat vegetables now park and beautiful place

Love yo visit. Old memories

Almost all necessary items are available there.

Now after demolition of encroached area around market and nicely turned it to greeneryReally surprising

This looks like egyptian markets xD

Perhaps the oldest market of the town..Ideal for fresh fruits,vegetables, meat, fish and other stuff.

Only place to find all your daily needed goodshav been to other places but E.M.standshigh up for all your needs!

Oldest market in Karachi ,Sindh almost every product available there.

Awesome for purchasing dry fruit

Best place to purchase dry fruits

Very nice place in Karachi I like

Very famous market in karachi

Worlds famous place

In this market guys can buy dry fruits vegetables, herbs, and pure coconut oil and other oil etc, in reasonable price..

One shop Gaffor kasim was cheater other like B D Sethna very nice and desent and good luck masala marim oil paradise store very much good

Dry fruits and vegetables and meat all available here

Good Place for Purchasing of Groceries

Old but fantastic market

The Empress Market was constructed between 1884 and 1889 and was named to commemorate Queen Victoria, Empress of India. The market was constructed at a well-chosen site that was clearly visible from a great distance. The site of the market had historical significance as it was situated on the grounds where a number of native sepoys were executed after the failed 1857 uprising against British rule. Accounts mention that the sepoys had their heads blown off by cannonballs in an attempt to suppress any mutinous feelings among the locals. The British fearing that the local population will build a monument to honor the executed sepoys instead built the Empress Market to commemorate Queen Victoria.

I like this place, because every thing is available for kitchen, and mostly fresh and little bit cheaper. It has a history, this was built in early 19th century, British army were residing near at Napier Barracks, so this was the nearest market for shopping. Charged Car parking is also available.

You can find imported item for good making easily here at a reasonable price

A place with notalgic feelings but too much crowded

Nice market with best wholesale prices

After restoration, it is more beautiful

Nowadays best place for shopping

Old market of Karachi still active

Very old market you get most of your daily consumable items on good price. Require bit more cleanliness

Best market to buy food