Historical Places


Moshir Arcade, Shiraz

Tuesday, 25 December 2007 04:21 administrator
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Golshan or Moshir Caravansary is located near Vakil Bazaar, which is relic of Mirza Abol Hassan Moshir-ol-Molk. This arcade was repaired in 1970. Its rooms have been used as an exhibition hall for the demonstration of local handicrafts of Fars, thus called "Sarayeh Honar" (Art House).
 

Khan School, Shiraz

Tuesday, 25 December 2007 04:19 administrator
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This historical monument is situated in Shiraz city. This building was constructed by Allah Verdi Khan and his son in the Shah Abbas period. This place, which used to be a theological school, has been restored several times.
 

Aqa Baba Khan School, Shiraz

Tuesday, 25 December 2007 04:19 administrator
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Dating back to the Qajar period, it is near the Vakil Bazaar and Jame’ Mosque. The same belongs to the Karim Khan Zand period. The construction of building was begun by haji Mohammad Hossein Khan and finally in 1862, the construction was completed by Aqa Baba Khan Hossein.
 

Other Castles and Forts, Fars

Tuesday, 25 December 2007 04:17 administrator
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The other historical castles of the province include: Mohrak and Tabar (Khorsheh) Castles in Jahrum, a building known as grave the of Nader Shah's mother in Lar,Gahvareh-ye-Deev in Shiraz,Dimeh Mil of Jahan Ahmad Shah in Noor Abad, Soleiman Prison Tower in Shiraz and Rooy Reneh (Rooineh).
 

Zahak Castle, Fasa

Tuesday, 25 December 2007 04:16 administrator
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On top of a hill near Fasa, there exists a castle belonging to the Sassanian period. Ceramic objects have been found at this site.
 


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