Also known as: Karim Khani Citadel, Arg-e Karim Khan Zand, Arge Karimkhani, Karim Khan Castle, Karim Khan Prison
Karim Khan Citadel (Arg-e Karimkhani) used to be the main residential palace of Karim Khan-e-Zand and his dynasty in Shiraz. Surrounded by high brick walls, there are four towers, each at a corner of the complex. This place was used as a prison for thirty five years until 1971. Although damaged as a result of misuse, renovations are taking place. This ...
Built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel, which is also known as Karim Khan Prison, was built in 1697 under the command of Karim Khan Zand, the famous king of Zand Dynasty.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The Arg of Karim Khan was built in 1180 AH (1766-7). Karim Khan invited the best architects and artists of the time and bought the best materials from other cities and abroad for the construction of the castle of Karim Khan, which was quickly constructed.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel, which is also known as Karim Khan Prison, was built in 1697 under the command of Karim Khan Zand, the famous king of Zand Dynasty.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. A public park surrounds it.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Many international tourists visit this place as it is one of the most prominent reminiscences of Zand Dynasty from the architectural point of view.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. A public park surrounds it.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The Arg of Karim Khan was built in 1180 AH (1766-7). Karim Khan invited the best architects and artists of the time and bought the best materials from other cities and abroad for the construction of the castle of Karim Khan, which was quickly constructed.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel, which is also known as Karim Khan Prison, was built in 1697 under the command of Karim Khan Zand, the famous king of Zand Dynasty.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Many international tourists visit this place as it is one of the most prominent reminiscences of Zand Dynasty from the architectural point of view.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. A public park surrounds it.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The Arg of Karim Khan was built in 1180 AH (1766-7). Karim Khan invited the best architects and artists of the time and bought the best materials from other cities and abroad for the construction of the castle of Karim Khan, which was quickly constructed.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. A public park surrounds it.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Many international tourists visit this place as it is one of the most prominent reminiscences of Zand Dynasty from the architectural point of view.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
In the past, the citadel was sometimes used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. A public park surrounds it.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
For the time being, it is under renovation process to be transformed into a museum.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The Arg of Karim Khan was built in 1180 AH (1766-7). Karim Khan invited the best architects and artists of the time and bought the best materials from other cities and abroad for the construction of the castle of Karim Khan, which was quickly constructed.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
For the time being, it is under renovation process to be transformed into a museum.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty. It is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Dominating the city centre, this burly fortress was built in the early Zand period and formed part of the royal court that Karim Khan hoped would rival Esfahan.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
In 1971 it was given to Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. The renovation of the castle started in 1977. | Copyright: Javad Abbasi
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
On the very south eastern part corner of the courtyard, there’s a door that leads to the Arg-e-Karimkhani’s bathhouse, Hammam. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The citadel is located North-East of Shiraz. Its shape resembles a medieval fortress. | Copyright: Amir Sadeghi
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The Arg was the residence of successive Zand rulers, and its towers were sometimes used as prisons.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Architecturally the Arg is a large and lofty, rectangular building, originally surrounded by a moat said to be as broad and deep as the moat on the edge of the city. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Dominating the city centre, this burly fortress was built in the early Zand period and formed part of the royal court that Karim Khan hoped would rival Esfahan. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The palace’s entrance hall is rather large. Located in the eastern side of the citadel, it has one door which opens to the horse stable and another door, which opens toward the roof. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Dominating the city centre, this burly fortress was built in the early Zand period and formed part of the royal court that Karim Khan hoped would rival Esfahan. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Dominating the city centre, this burly fortress was built in the early Zand period and formed part of the royal court that Karim Khan hoped would rival Esfahan. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The bathhouse inside building has got all the architectural sections of any similar structures, which make it worth a visit. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
On the very south eastern part corner of the courtyard, there’s a door that leads to the Arg-e-Karimkhani’s bathhouse, Hammam. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Dominating the city centre, this burly fortress was built in the early Zand period and formed part of the royal court that Karim Khan hoped would rival Esfahan. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The king’s private bathroom, hall and guards’ residence are constructed behind this wall. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
During all this time, all paintings were covered with plaster and all rooms and halls were turned into small prison cells by constructing walls. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Dominating the city centre, this burly fortress was built in the early Zand period and formed part of the royal court that Karim Khan hoped would rival Esfahan. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The simple yet likable plasterwork decorations on the walls of this hammam, imply the love in flowers and nature, what Shirazi artists have always been inspired by. | Copyright: Mahdi Kkarimi
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Dominating the city centre, this burly fortress was built in the early Zand period and formed part of the royal court that Karim Khan hoped would rival Esfahan. | Copyright: Mahdi Karimi
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
The garden inside the large courtyard of Arg-e-Karimkhani takes approximately up to 80% of the area. | Copyright: Mahdi Karimi
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made. | Copyright: Amir Sadeghi
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made. | Copyright: Asghar Yazdanipoor
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made. | Copyright: Morteza Aminoroayayi
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
During the Zand dynasty it was used by the king as living quarters. During the Qajar period it was used as the governor's seat. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Above the entrance gate there is a beautiful painting depicting a scene from the battle between Rostam and the White Demon, two mythical personas in the renowned Iranian poet Ferdowsi’s masterpiece ’Shahnameh’. Colorful enameled tiles are used in the painting. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made.
Arg of Karim Khan (Karimkhan Citadel) - Shiraz
Karim Khan Citadel was constructed in 1697 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. When Karim Khan Zand selected Shiraz as the capital city, lots of significant changes were made.
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