Main Title: Ali Qapu, Palace Complex at Isfahan, Isfahan, Ostan-e Esfahan, Iran Image Title: Detail view, canopy 17198969
Alternative title:
'Ali Kapu 'Ali Qapu
Date:
late 16th c.-mid. 17th c.
Description:
Culture: IslamicNote: General note: The Ali Qapu was begun by Shah Abbas I ca. 1597/1005 AH as a simple entrance hall for the royal palace complex, designed as a portal between the palace gardens and the maydan, but was gradually modified and extended until it reached its present form to accommodate court functions ca. 1660/1071 AH under Shah Abbas II. The Ali Qapu is located on the west facade of the Maydan-i Shah (now Maydan-i Imam) facing the Masjid-i Sheikh Luftallah.