Qur'an Gate, City gate in Shiraz
Qur'an Gate, a historic gate located in the northeastern entrance of Shiraz, Iran.
Constructed during the reign of Adud al-Dawla.
Served as a passageway for travelers and scholars to receive blessings.
Renovated in the Zand dynasty, nowadays it is an iconic landmark.
Features two hand-written Qur'ans by Sultan Ibrahim Bin Shahrukh Gurekani.
Location: Shiraz County
Official opening: 10 Century
Architectural style: Buyid architecture
Material: stone, brick, mortar
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Qur'an Gate, a historic gate located in the northeastern entrance of Shiraz, Iran.
