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Chehel Sotun Edifice, Qazvin This historical building is a remnant of the Safavid era. It is located in the midst of a garden, and has two storeys with a large hall. In the past and times of glory, the doors of the building were adorned with inlaid works, its corridors with gilded adornments, tile work and paintings, that have been deteriorated with the passage of time. Sar Dar Ali Qapoo Palace, Qazvin One of the most important edifices of the Safavid era in Qazvin was the Naderi premises. It comprises of several edifices and beautiful gardens with seven gates. One of these gates was called Ali Qapoo. The same is an elevated façade leading to a vestibule. On both sides of the façade is a stony platform. Glazed tiles and plaster have covered the plinth of the entrance. On the entrance, there is an inscription in the Tholth (Jali) script by the reputed calligrapher and artist, Ali Reza Abbasi of the Safavid era. Currently, its entrance, courtyard and northern structures are the police head quarter buildings in Qazvin. |
