Museum in a spacious, traditional 18th-century citadel built by Karim Khan Zand.
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#17 of 28 Tourist attractions in Shiraz #2 of 4 Historical place museums in ShirazLocalGuideWorld score: 4.50
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- What is the rating of Arg of Karim Khan?
- Arg of Karim Khan is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 7,631 reviews.
- How does Arg of Karim Khan rank in Shiraz?
- Arg of Karim Khan is #17 of 28 Tourist attractions in Shiraz by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Arg of Karim Khan located?
- JG8V+VGJ منطقه ۸، شیراز، استان فارس،, Arg of Karim Khan, Iran — 0.1 km from the center of Shiraz.
Pretto good but you only can visit 4-5 rooms and not the whole palace which sucks.
Tickets are not that expensive and that makes the experience pretty worth it
Tickets are not that expensive and that makes the experience pretty worth it
The Arg of Karim Khan is a citadel located in the heart of Shiraz, Iran. It was built in the 18th century by Karim Khan, the founder of the Zand dynasty, and served as his royal residence and administrative center. The citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shiraz.
The Arg of Karim Khan is a large, rectangular complex that is surrounded by a moat and four towers. The main entrance to the citadel is through a large gatehouse that is decorated with intricate tilework. Once inside, visitors can explore the citadel's many courtyards, gardens, and buildings.
Some of the highlights of the Arg of Karim Khan include:
The Zand Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the Zand dynasty
The Diwan-e Karim Khan, which was Karim Khan's throne room
The Zendieh Bathhouse, which is a traditional Persian bathhouse
The Naranjestan Garden, which is a beautiful garden with orange trees and fountains
The Arg of Karim Khan is a fascinating place to learn about the history and culture of Iran. It is a must-see for any visitor to Shiraz.
The Arg of Karim Khan is a large, rectangular complex that is surrounded by a moat and four towers. The main entrance to the citadel is through a large gatehouse that is decorated with intricate tilework. Once inside, visitors can explore the citadel's many courtyards, gardens, and buildings.
Some of the highlights of the Arg of Karim Khan include:
The Zand Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the Zand dynasty
The Diwan-e Karim Khan, which was Karim Khan's throne room
The Zendieh Bathhouse, which is a traditional Persian bathhouse
The Naranjestan Garden, which is a beautiful garden with orange trees and fountains
The Arg of Karim Khan is a fascinating place to learn about the history and culture of Iran. It is a must-see for any visitor to Shiraz.
One of the structures inside the Zand complex, where the Zand dynasty once reigned in Persia. This is the historical square of Shiraz. Although some old houses were demolished to make way for new buildings, some important sites still remain.
This particular site was once a palace, and then it was used as a prison.
Really nice area to walk around and snap cool pictures.
This particular site was once a palace, and then it was used as a prison.
Really nice area to walk around and snap cool pictures.
We loved this place. If you want to know about real Shiraz and the history, you should visit this place. You can walk easily from Vakil Bazzar and I suggest after visiting this historical place just go and try “Faloodeh Shirazy”.
I visited this place in night time and it was a lovely experience. Walking around the Arg and thinking about what happened in this place in hundreds of years and what this structure has witnessed is amazing. There are street performers around thia place which makes your visit even more enjoyable. Also there are some other historical sights near this place.
Very nice...cold at night but I enjoyed😉. Here 2 weeks ago, good night..
25th Dec 2023, TQ..
25th Dec 2023, TQ..
Karim Khan Citadel or Karim Khan Prison is one of the attractions of the city of poetry and literature. This magnificent and beautiful building was built by Karimkhan Zand, known as Vakil al-Raaya, in 1180 AH. After coming to power and choosing Shiraz as the seat of his rule, he decided to build a large square in the north of old Shiraz, like Naqsh Jahan Square in Isfahan. In the past, this square was called Topkhaneh, on the north side of which was Diwankhaneh Karimkhan, on the east side of Vakil Bazaar Square and several caravanserais, on the south side of Hammam Square and Vakil Mosque, on the southwest side of that garden, and on the west side of Arg and Andoroni Square.
Karimkhan Citadel has seen various uses over time. Once upon a time, this citadel was considered the place of life and reign of Karim Khan. After the conquest of Shiraz by Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, due to the hostility and enmity he had with Karim Khan; He ordered the destruction of some Karimkhani buildings, and as a result of this decision, a number of Zandiyeh buildings, including the city wall, were destroyed. Fortunately, the building of the citadel was protected from destruction and it was used as the residence of the princes who were chosen by the central government to be the governorship and governorship of Fars.
Karimkhan Citadel has seen various uses over time. Once upon a time, this citadel was considered the place of life and reign of Karim Khan. After the conquest of Shiraz by Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, due to the hostility and enmity he had with Karim Khan; He ordered the destruction of some Karimkhani buildings, and as a result of this decision, a number of Zandiyeh buildings, including the city wall, were destroyed. Fortunately, the building of the citadel was protected from destruction and it was used as the residence of the princes who were chosen by the central government to be the governorship and governorship of Fars.
The first impression of this place took place at night, when I saw the people were sitting near the Arg, very close to the walls. They were chatting, listening to music and had funny things to laugh. Even though I am an Iranian person but seeing these kind of social atmosphere was so impressive and lovely. We are great people to face with problems!
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