Moshir Palace, Shiraz

Saray Moshir Shiraz is one of the traditional markets of the city, located southeast of Vakil Bazaar.

Introduction:
Saray Moshir is one of the most important markets in Shiraz and a center for selling handicrafts that dates back to the Qajar period.
Among the handicrafts of this market, one can mention Khatam-making, mosaic, engraving and engraving on copper and brass, engraving and cutting of precious stones, handmade jewelry, Gabbeh weaving, etc.
The order to build this market was issued by Abul-Hasan Khan Moshir-ol-Molk, the minister of Persia during the time of Fath-Ali Shah.
According to the inscriptions installed in the market, Moshir-ol-Molk dedicated this building to the fifth Imam of the Shiites.
A letter inscribed on the entrance door of this market shows its registration date as Ramadan 1288 AH.
This market was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran in 1347.
Moshir Palace, Shiraz

Architecture:
The great similarity of Moshir Palace’s architecture to Vakil Bazaar makes it difficult to distinguish the two from each other.
However, the presence of a courtyard in the middle of Moshir Palace’s vestibule distinguishes this building from Vakil Bazaar.
In the center, there is a courtyard with a pond next to orange trees, which doubles the beauty of the bazaar.
This vestibule divides the bazaar into two parts.
The ceilings of the rooms in this bazaar are designed and built in the form of a vaulted ceiling and without any timber.
The presence of tiling, wooden and glass decorations has given it a special Iranian-Islamic appearance.
This bazaar was renovated and reconstructed in 1348 on the orders of Farah Pahlavi.
At this time, a teahouse was placed in the pond part of the bazaar and rooms were allocated for displaying handicrafts of Fars province.
Saray Moshir Shiraz

Other information:
Address: Shiraz – Intersection of Lotf Ali Khan Zand and Taleghani Streets – Next to Vakil Bazaar

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