Bagh-e Nazar in Iran, which is also as Pars Museum, is one of the sightseeing places of Shiraz in Fars province during the Zandiye period and the burial place of Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the Zandiye dynasty. Generally, This museum is the oldest museum in Shiraz and is by different names such as Museum Garden, Prince Garden, Shiraz Hat Mansion, Vakil Tomb, Chaharfasal Mansion or Government Garden. Furthermore, We, at Hey Persia blog want to provide you with interesting and useful information about this old museum of Shiraz. So stay with us.
Introducing Bagh-e Nazar in Iran, Shiraz
This garden is by different names such as Museum Garden, Prince’s Garden, Kolafrangi Mansion, Vakil’s Tomb, Four Seasons Mansion or Government Garden. Nazar garden of Shiraz is very similar to Iranian gardens, such as Eram garden. The evidence shows that Karim Khan made this garden his residence. Moreover, This garden was so prosperous in that period that Karim Khan ordered the construction of Karimkhani Citadel, Diwan Khana and the octagonal mansion of Kolah Ferangi in the area of the garden.
Over time, this place was to hold various official ceremonies and the seat of government of the rulers of the Zandiyeh period. Nazar Garden was one of the most beautiful gardens in Shiraz during the Qajar era. In such a way that Hossein Ali Mirza Farmanfarma, the son of Fath Ali Shah, built buildings called “Mirror” and “Khorshid” in the northwest of Bagh. Unfortunately, in the current situation, the only building that remains in the garden is the Kolahferangi building, which is also as Pars Shiraz Museum.
Bagh-e Nazar in Iran
Bagh Nazar was in the national register in 1314, and the octagonal mansion inside it, which was as the Kolah Ferangi Mansion of Shiraz, became the Pars Museum in 1315. Kolah Ferangi mansion is as the oldest museum in Shiraz, and objects from the pre- and post-Islam era are there. Nazar Garden has had different uses throughout history and for this reason it has called by various names such as Government Garden, Prince’s Garden, Vakil’s Mausoleum and Museum Garden.
Nazar garden of Shiraz is one of the Iranian gardens, of which only an area of 7700 square meters remains today. The towering cypress trees of Bagh Nazar have turned this garden into a dream space. It is enough to walk in the garden to be there by the smell of spring oranges. In addition to cypress trees and spring oranges, many flowers have planted in the yard, which has made its atmosphere more beautiful. The water supply system of the garden is one of the interesting parts of the Pars Museum, which is to the Roknabad aqueduct.
What parts is Bagh Nazar made of?
Generally, The beauty of Bagh Nazar is not to its tree and flower arrangement. This garden has different parts that we introduce in this part.
Pars Museum or Kolah Ferangi Mansion
Pars Museum or Kolahferangi Mansion is a small polygonal mansion that built by the order of Karim Khan Zand in the middle of the garden. This building is located on a platform with a height of 1.5 meters and to enter it you have to climb several stairs. The sides of this mansion are not equal to each other, and its exterior is with beautiful tiles, some of which have pictures of the hunting ground and the story of Suleiman’s accession to the throne.
Tomb of Karim Khan Zand in Pars Shiraz Museum
After the death of Karim Khan Zand, according to his own will, he was in Kolah Ferangi mansion, Shahneshin in the East, and the place, was Vakil Tomb. But in 1206, Agha Muhammad Khan, due to his hatred of Karim Khan, after he came to power, exhumed his grave and removed his bones and moved them to Golestan Palace in a busy place so that every day His grave should be on and as Karim Khan Zand is to say. Additionally, After Reza Shah’s rise to power and the collapse of Qajar, Reza Shah opened the grave again and took Karim Khan’s bones out of there and returned them to his original burial.
What objects are kept in Pars Museum?
The objects inside the Pars Museum belong to the era before and after Islam. The historical monuments inside the garden are:
Some lacquer paintings of the famous Naqalshan of the Zandiyeh period
A famous painting by Karim Khan Zand
Sword of Karim Khan
The 17th Qur’an is the gateway to the Qur’an of Shiraz
A collection of watercolor paintings by the contemporary poet and writer “Latafali Roshetgar”
A collection of 30 volumes of the Qur’an written by “Yahya Al-Jamali Al-Sufi”
Quran in the handwriting of Uthman, the third caliph of Muslims, on which several drops of blood were spilled when he was killed.
13 pages from selections of the spiritual Masnavi written in Mulla Sadra’s handwriting
Marriage certificate of “Mirza Hasan Mostofi al-Mamalek”, one of the Qajar nobles who was highly respected by Reza Shah.
In the outer area of Pars Museum include:
A round and cylindrical historical tablet that belongs to the 3 Seljuk, Safavid and Qajar eras.
A historical stone inscription of Ramgerd, which dates back to 570 AH.
The stone of the Palace of the Sun, on which the image of two lions can be seen. On it, there are prominent figures of the heroes of Garzdin and Vand who fought against the Ottoman Empire, the warrior Musa Khamis of Garzdin and Vand, etc. This plinth is the largest historical stone work in the ancient site.
Where is Bagh Nazar, Shiraz?
Pars Museum or Bagh Nazar Shiraz is located near Karim Khani Citadel. To reach it, you can use public means or a private car. The nearest metro station to Pars Museum is Zandiyeh metro station, which is 500 meters away. If you plan to go to this area by bus, you should get off at Shahada station and walk the rest of the way.
Sightseeing places around Shiraz Pars Museum
Among the places of interest around Pars Shiraz Museum, we can mention Karim Khani Citadel, Vakil Bazaar, Hafiziya, Nasir al-Molk Mosque.
The best time to visit Nazar Garden or Pars Shiraz Museum
Generally, Because Shiraz is a city with four seasons. Any time of the year you travel to this area, it has its own charm. But the best time to travel to Shiraz is spring and especially May.
Bagh-e Nazar in Iran
Finally, Bagh Nazar is one of the tourist attractions of Shiraz, which was in the list of national works of Iran in 1314. This beautiful garden and the burial place of Karim Khan Zand is located near the 4 buildings of Karim Khani Citadel, Vakil Bazaar, Hafiziya, Nasirul Molk Mosque and is one of the famous gardens of Shiraz. If you are planning to travel to Shiraz, the city of oranges, just join us at Atraq Travel Agency. Atrak is a safe and different choice for middle-aged people, which helps them experience a different and desirable trip with different interests. It is enough to join us once in Iran tour trips to become our constant companions. So register and join us.
