Kolahfarangy Mansion of Shiraz, Tomb of Karim Khan Zand

Pars Museum

Address:
Between Vakil bazaar and Arg of Karim Khan, Zand street, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
Weekly holiday:
Mondays
About: Kolahfarangy Mansion of Shiraz, Tomb of Karim Khan Zand

Kolah Farangi building was established in the ear of Karim Khan-e Zand, and used to be the place for entertaining foreigner guests and ambassadors and for holding official ceremonies and various holidays. It is said that it is also called “the Governmental garden” .The exterior appearance of this building is octagonal and it is decorated with tiles that have flowers and bird images on them and tiled gables and Entablatures. The interior spaces include a central part and four side alcoves. Currently, Kolah Farangi building is Pars Museum and historical and artistic relics from before and after Islam including the Zandieh era are shown in it.

General Specifications
Name
Kolahfarangy Mansion of Shiraz (Pars museum)
Age
Zand period
Builder
Karim Khan Zand
Suggestions
Similar relics and places
In the style of the Hasht Behesht mansion of Isfahan, This building has also been constructed in the shape of an octagon.
Nearest tourist attractions
Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil bazaar, Saraye Moshir, Nasir ol Molk Mosque, Vakil bath
Access route
Address
Between Vakil bazaar and Arg of Karim Khan, Zand street, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Network coverage
Kolahfarangy Mansion of Shiraz, Tomb of Karim Khan Zand
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