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02
Mar
2022
Eram Garden
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /15940
Eram Garden in Shiraz was originally the palatial residence of a chief of the Qashqai tribe, a turkish-speaking nomad from the Fars region.
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02
Mar
2022
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /18160
One of the architectural gems constructed by master architects in Shiraz is Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
01
Mar
2022
Golestan Palace
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /28590
Golestan Palace, or the Palace of Flowers, houses some of the capital's oldest royal buildings and is one of the most prominent historic complexes in Iran.
06
Feb
2022
Salam Hall (Audience Hall) or Museum Hall
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /25060
As a passionate collector of unique pieces of art, Naser al-Din Shah converted the Salam Hall into a royal museum, so the valuable gifts from European officials could be kept there.
06
Feb
2022
Karim Khani Nook
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /29710
Next to the Marble Throne Veranda, there is the second Zand monument, the Karim Khani Nook or Karim Khani Veranda which was Naser al-Din Shah's favorite place of retreat, where he spent long hours in solitude.
06
Feb
2022
Marble Throne Veranda
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /18020
In 1792, when Aghā Mohammad Khan conquered Shiraz, he had the paintings, curtains, mirrors, and marble slabs from Karim Khan's citadel in Shiraz transferred to Tehran
06
Feb
2022
Jameh Abbasi Mosque (Imam Mosque)
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /16900
06
Feb
2022
Naghsh-e Jahan Square
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /1590
06
Feb
2022
Sheikh Lotfollah
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /17580
Sheikh Lotfollah was one of these doctors of religion who came from Lebanon to Iran
06
Feb
2022
The Story of Allahverdi Khan
Posted by: mehdi rafiei /17370
Allahverdi Khan (1560-1613) was originally a Christian born Georgian, from the Undiladze family. Like many other Georgians, he was captured as a prisoner of war during one of the Caucasian campaigns of Shah Tahmasp I.