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Arg of Tabriz
One of the tallest and largest brick worked buildings.
Address:
Next to Imam Musalla, Shariati intersection towards the clock square, Imam street, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Visiting time:
8 to 17. But can still be seen from the outside at other times.
Weekly holiday:
Even when closed, can still be seen from outside.
Annual holidays:
Even when closed, can still be seen from outside.
Entrance fee(Iranian):
1
Intrance fee(Foreigners):
1
About: Arg of Tabriz
Arg-e AliShah or Arg-e Tabriz is the symbol of resistance for natural and other kind of disaster that happened to it for over 700 years which latest was 1179 Gregorian calender.
Constructing of this huge castle which was built to be mosque, started at 716 to and finished at 724 lunar years (1316-1323 Gregorian calendar), when Taj El-din AliShah Jelani was minster of Oljaitu and his son Abu Saeed Bahador Khan, kings of Ilkhanid dynasty rulers.
Without any hesitation Arg of AliShah is one of Islamic art masterpiece that it greatness is so unique.
Architectural style of this magnificence building is Azari style and its architect was Ostad Falaki Tabrizi. The devastating earthquake of Tabriz in 1193 lunar years (1779 Gregorian calendar) and some wars and attacks to this castle, latest destruction by Iranian government’s local governor in Tabriz at 1980 Gregorian calender destroyed most part of it. Thanks to God that builders of Arg-e Ali Shah castle, they used Saroj and durable materials for building this highest and firm structure in its time and even later for a longest time.
General Specifications
Name
Arg of Tabriz - Arg-e AliShah
Age
700 years
Restoration
Unfortunately, in recent years had been more destroyed instead of being restored.
Builder
The Ilkhanid Dynasty
Architectural style
Azerbaijani style
Special features
The Citadel is one of the highest historical walls of the country.
UNESCO World Heritage
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Morning and evening. (The sunlight will directly shine upon the lense of your camera at noon)
Duration of visit
15 minutes
Nearest tourist attractions
Bazaar of Tabriz, Tarbiyat shopping center, Municipality mansion of Tabriz, Azerbaijan museum, Blue mosque, historical house of Nikdel, Faculty of Architecture
Access route
Address
Next to Imam Musalla, Shariati intersection towards the clock square, Imam street, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran
How to access
Taxi, BRT, on foot
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Access for the disabled with wheelchair
Parking
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Safekeeping
Network coverage
Other Features
Doesn't have an entrance.
Advantage & Disadvantage of Arg of Tabriz
Advantage of Arg of Tabriz
Magnificence and its firm beauty
Disadvantage of Arg of Tabriz
Workshop area around Arg Alishah.
Arg of Tabriz
