Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin

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Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin is a historic ceremonial city gate in Qazvin, Iran, dating back to the Safavid era and noted for its traditional Persian architectural design.

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Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin canonical 2
Ali Qapu Gate 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf historic city gate
monument
tourist attraction
architecturalStyle Persian architecture
Safavid architecture
associatedWith Safavid Empire
surface form: Safavid dynasty
builtFor Safavid shahs
surface form: Safavid rulers
category Buildings and structures in Qazvin
Gates in Iran
Safavid architecture in Iran
conservationStatus preserved
country Iran
culturalContext Iranian
Islamic
era Safavid Empire
surface form: Safavid era
function formal entrance to royal and governmental precincts in Qazvin
hasFeature decorative tiles
inscription panels
ornamental façade
vaulted passageway
hasNameInLanguage Ali Qapu Palace
surface form: Ali Qapu

Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin self-linksurface differs
surface form: Ali Qapu Gate

Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin self-link
hasType arched gateway
heritageDesignation national heritage site of Iran
locatedIn Qazvin
Qazvin Province NERFINISHED
historic center of Qazvin
northwestern Iran
locatedOn entrance to the old city of Qazvin
material brick
plaster
notableFor decorative tilework
historical significance
traditional Persian architectural design
openToPublic yes
partOf historic city walls of Qazvin
period early modern Iran
significance symbol of Qazvin’s historical identity
tourism popular sightseeing spot in Qazvin
use ceremonial gate
city gate

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Qazvin, Iran hasLandmark Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin
subject surface form: Qazvin
Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin hasNameInLanguage Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: Ali Qapu Gate
Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin hasNameInLanguage Ali Qapu Gate of Qazvin self-link