Qur'an Gate
دروازه قرآن
The northern gateway to Shiraz, where handwritten Qurans were once placed atop the gatehouse to bless travellers, and the hillside beside it offers city views.
Quran Gate was first built in the 10th century. The present gatehouse, in Zand style, was rebuilt in 1949. Two handwritten copies of the Quran were once placed in a small chamber atop the gate, and travellers passed beneath it seeking safe journeys (the manuscripts are now held at the Pars Museum). The hillsides on either side have parks and paths where you can climb to overlook the whole city, and the sunset and night views are beautiful. Nearby on the hill is the tomb of the poet Hajju Kermani. Admission is free. It is located at the city exit toward Isfahan.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jahan Nama Garden
- Tomb of Hafez
- Ali Ibn Hamzeh Shrine
- Delgosha Garden
- Tomb of Saadi
- Arg of Karim Khan
- Vakil Bazaar
- Pars Museum