Zinat al-Molk House

Zinat al-Molk House, one of the outstanding examples of Qajar-era architecture, stands in the city of Shiraz, close to the Narenjestan-e Ghavam Garden. Construction of this historic house began in 1290 AH by order of Mohammad Khan Qavam al-Molk II and was completed in 1302 AH by Mohammad Reza Khan Qavam al-Molk III. The house was built as a residence for Zinat al-Molk, the daughter of Habibollah Khan Qavam al-Molk IV, and her family. During the Iran–Iraq War, Zinat al-Molk House served as a safe shelter for local people. The andaruni (inner quarters) of Zinat al-Molk was registered as one of Iran's national monuments on 10 Azar 1354 under registration number 938.

The mansion has a built area of about 2,700 square metres on a plot of 3,290 square metres. The house has 20 rooms, all designed to connect to one another. The main entrance faces east and has carved wooden doors that lead into an entrance vestibule (hashti). After passing through the vestibule, you enter a courtyard with beautiful flower beds and a water pool. The Shahneshin hall, with its exquisite mirror work, sash windows (orosi) and five-door panels (panjdari), is one of the house's most striking features. The ceilings of most rooms are made of wood and are decorated with a variety of paintings of animals, birds, flowers and plants.

In the basement of the house there is a museum known as the "Madame Tussauds of Shiraz", where visitors can see statues of prominent figures of Shiraz, including Zinat al-Molk Ghavami. To reach Zinat al-Molk House, you can walk about 15 to 20 minutes from Shahrdari Square in Shiraz, or take a city taxi to Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street and the Narenjestan-e Ghavam Garden. The house is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and it can be visited every day of the week, including public holidays.