Karim Khan Citadel

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf citadel
gptkbp:accessibility open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Persian_architecture
gptkbp:area over 20,000 square meters
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Karim_Khan_Zand
cultural heritage
local economy
educational tours
historical research
Zand dynasty
historical preservation
photography opportunities
Shiraz history
Iranian_culture
cultural_exchange
Persian_history
Iranian_architecture
tourism_in_Iran
gptkbp:constructedIn 18th century
gptkbp:culturalEvents art exhibitions
music festivals
traditional ceremonies
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important historical site
gptkbp:currentCondition well-preserved
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Karim_Khan_Zand
gptkbp:famousFor historical importance
tourist visits
architectural beauty
gptkbp:features moat
courtyard
four towers
gptkbp:function fortress
gptkbp:height 14 meters
gptkbp:historicalEvent used as a prison
site of local governance
gptkbp:historicalSignificance symbol of Zand dynasty
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Karim Khan Citadel
gptkbp:locatedIn Shiraz
gptkbp:material brick
gptkbp:notableFeature decorative tile work
bastions
large entrance gate
interior gardens
gptkbp:originalPurpose military defense
gptkbp:renovated recent years
gptkbp:surroundingArea Shiraz_city
gptkbp:touristAttraction true
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site false
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands