Clock Tower in Tabriz, Iran

Clock towers are a common sight in many parts of the world with some being impressive buildings. These towers can be either freestanding or part of a church or a municipal building, such as a town hall. Of all the iconic clock towers in Iran, Tabriz Clock tower is perhaps the most famous, which is located in the middle of the city. The mansion, also known as Tabriz Municipality Palace, was built by order of King Reza Pahlavi, under the supervision of German engineers, at the site of the abandoned and ruined district of Nobar in the year 1936. The design of the Tabriz Municipality Palace is in such a way that if we look from above, a flying eagle will be seen. Needless to say that, the great popularity of Tabriz Municipality Palace is due to outstanding clock tower, which with its ringing tones every 15 minutes brings the passage of time to the locals. The façade of Tabriz Municipality Hall is in stone and the sketch of the building conforms to the examples of buildings in Germany before World War II. At present, all administrative affairs of the municipality of Tabriz are concentrated in this hall and the mansion. Never miss the astonishing Clock tower, while strolling around Tabriz.

Clock Tower, Tabriz, Iran

Strolling along Karim Khan Citadel in Shiraz

While getting ready to travel to Iran, you will notice there are lots of authentic landmarks and monuments to visit in each part of the nation. Shiraz is also an antiquated city with several ancient attractions still remaining in good conditions. The Citadel of Karimkhan, one of the most magnificent fortresses in Iran, is a remarkable example of the 18th century combination of two military and residential architectures. The most important building of Zand dynasty is a square-shaped citadel located in the center of Shiraz. It was built as part of a complex and is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters.  It has four circular towers on the corners, one of which on the southeastern side has a distinctive slope. The citadel is spread over 5 hectares and the height of each tower is 14 meters. There is a large tile depicting the scene of killing of the white devil by Rostam, a hero of Shahnameh, at the entrance gateway of the citadel. Actually, the ornamented decoration of building is typical of that era. At times, the citadel was used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. While traveling in Shiraz, do not hesitate to offer yourself this masterpiece of architecture which is registered as a National heritage site.

Karim Khan Citedal in Shiraz