20th-century building in southern Iran

Registered as a national heritage, Shapouri House is an early 20th-century house in Shiraz, southern Iran, built in the early years of Pahlavi dynasty (19251979). Designed and built by Abolqasem Mohandesi between 1930 and 1935, its owner was Abdol Shahab Shapouri, a wealthy Iranian merchant.

Architecture

As a two-floor house built in a 4,635-squaremeter garden, Shapouri House is different from other historical buildings of the region in that it has a balcony with 14 pillars, an innovation in Iranian architecture at the time, persiaport.com.

Upon entering the garden, one comes across a big Iranian pool, colorful balcony, wall paintings at top of the stairs, the mirror work, stucco, hand painted walls and traditional decorations, which together create a breathtaking scene.

History

Shapouri Pavilion and Garden or Shapouri

Location

Shapouri House is in downtown Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran, in an old neighborhood known as Anvari. Located in Karim Khan Zand Boulevard and on Anvari St. Vakil Mosque and Bazaar, Karim Khan Citadel and Shahcheragh Holy Shrine are a walking distance of the House.

Tips and notes

Although the restaurant inside the house is ready to serve dinner and lunch, you may choose not to eat there due to its limited menu or high price. Don’t worry, there are good restaurants and cafés around Shapouri House.

If you choose not to eat at Shapouri House, you should pay a small entrance fee to visit the house and its beautiful garden.

Don’t forget your camera. The house and its garden are wonderful places for photography.