Afif-Abad Garden facts for kids
| باغ عفیف آباد | |
Royal Palace of the Golshan Garden
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| Established | 1863 |
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| Location | Shiraz, Iran |
| Type | Persian Garden |
| Owner | Iranian Army |
Afif-Abad Garden (Persian: باغ عفیف آباد - Bāq-i Afif-Ābād), originally called the Gulshan Garden (Persian: باغ گلشن - Bāq-i Gulshan), is a beautiful museum complex located in Shiraz, Iran. It's a special place that combines a lovely garden with a grand palace, offering visitors a glimpse into history and culture.
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A Look Back in Time
The Royal Past
Long ago, during the time of the Safavid dynasty, this garden was used as a palace by the Safavid Kings. The Safavids were a powerful ruling family in Persia (the old name for Iran). They used this beautiful place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
From Palace to Museum
In 1962, the Afif-Abad Garden and its palace were carefully restored. This work was done by the Iranian army. Today, the palace has a new and interesting purpose: it functions as a weapons museum. Inside, you can explore different types of weapons and learn about military history.
More Views of the Garden
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Another view of the palace
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View from the entrance
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A relief of a Qajar soldier on one of the walls of the mansion
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View of the garden and mansion
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Hall of the palace
Images for kids
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The reflection of the Afif-Abad Garden building in the central pool.
See Also
- Persian garden
- Persian architecture
