East Azerbaijan Governance Palace

Coordinates: 38°04′43″N 46°17′52″E / 38.07861°N 46.29778°E / 38.07861; 46.29778

East Azerbaijan State Capitol

East-Azerbaijan State Capitol, Persian: کاخ استانداری آذربایجان شرقی‎‎, is the main office for Iran's East-Azerbaijan province governor in downtown of Tabriz. The history of the palace goes back to Safavid dynasty and Zand dynasty. Its early name was Aali Qapou. The original construction of the palace was supervised by Najaf Goli Khan for the Safavid kings while Tabriz used to be Capitol of Iran. In Qajar dynasty era while Tabriz was residence for crown prince of Iran, Ali Qpu was the palace for the prince. During Qjar prince residence in palace, Naser al-Din Shah, he ordered to change its name to Shams-ol-emare. AT this time the palace reconstructed and repaired. After Iranian Constitutional Revolution the palace is used as state governorship office which is simply called state capitol (Persian: کاخ استانداری‎‎).

Main parts of original building destroyed in a fire on 1933 which followed later on by a major flood. Remaining parts of the original palace is destroyed entirely by the East Azerbaijan governor at the time, Ali Mansur, and a newer building. The new building is survived up to now is mostly constructed in Mansur's service period in Tabriz as Governor.^[1]

Part of the state building is open for public visitors.^[2]

History

Aali Qapu (1500-1800)

For other uses, see Aali Qapu (disambiguation).

The original building of the Aali-Qapu palace was built in the late Safavid era, once Tabriz was used to be capitol of the Iranian Empire. This building was built in competition with Ottoman Empire, while two states were sworn enemies of each other. In later years during Afsharid dynasty and Zand dynasty, the palace used as the palace for local governor of Azerbaijan.

Shams ol Emare (1800-1933)

Within the start of Qajar dynasty and with dominance of Tabriz role in Iranian politics, city was chosen as the residence of the Prince of Crown. In this period, the palace was the office for the prince of the crown. A newer part called Haramkhane was constructed next to the palace as the residence of the Prince as well. In period of Naser al-Din Mirza residence, Qajars King, the building also renamed as Shams-ol-Emare after Shams-ol-Emare building in Golestan Palace. In Qajar era many ceremonies of Royal family held in this building. This includes marriage ceremony of Qajar Prince Etezad-ol-Saltaneh.

East Azerbaijan State Palace (1933-)

After the Qajar dynasty in the Pahlavi era, Tabriz lost its traditional dominant role in Iranian politics. With this, the palace also lost its traditional royal importance. In Pahlavi's era, the building was used as the office of the East Azerbaijan Governor. In 1933 during Adib-ol-Saltaneh Samei (in Persian: ادیب السلطنه سمیعی), large parts of the building were ruined in a fire. Many people were blamed for ignorance in the protection of the palace. In 1934 some other parts of the building were destroyed in a flood. In 1946, Governor Ali Mansur (in Persian: علی منصور), the rest of the remaining parts of the palace were destroyed and a new marble building built instead which has served as the office of the State Governor till now. In 1969, the Haramkhane building was also destroyed and the city's governor office built instead. Local people criticized governors for their ignorance and the destruction of the city's heritages.^[3]

Museum

In 2013 a museum titled East Azerbaijan Governorship was established in the building containing the photos of Azerbaijan governors, important documents, memorials and gifts for the governors.

War Heroes Statue

In front of the State Palace there are status of six Iranian Azerbaijani war heroes who got killed in 1980s during Iran-Iraq war. These include statue of Javad Fakoori, and Mehdi Bakeri.

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Aali Qapu's main building.
Weding ceremony of Etezad-ol-Saltaneh.
Haramkhane and green house of Aali-Qapu, in a royal ceremony.
Hail ceremony to Prince Mozaffar Mirza in Haram khana part of Aali Qapu late on 1800s.
Haramkhane, sketched by Eugene Flandin, 1841.
A photo of the State Palace after reconstruction.

Etymology

Some people believes that the palace named after the Bab-e-Aali in Ottoman capital. They are also people who believe the building was named because of the red colored doors of the palace which (in Azerbaijan, ala means red and qapu means door).^[5]

References

Tabriz landmarks

Famous and historic structures	Arg of Tabriz Bazaar of Tabriz Maqbaratoshoara Rab'-e Rashidi Tomb of Two Kamals Tabriz Fire Fighting Tower Nobar bath Aji Chay Bridge Sangi Bridge Qari Bridge Vadi-e Rahmat

Places of worship	Imamzadeh Hamzah, Tabriz Jameh Mosque of Tabriz Saheb-ol-Amr Mosque Blue Mosque, Tabriz Shohada Mosque Catholic Church of Tabriz Saint Mary Church of Tabriz Protestant church of Tabriz On ibn Ali's shrine

Nature and parks	Khaqani Park El-Gölü Ghaem Magham Golestan Park

Entertainment and recreation	Azerbaijan Museum Iron Age museum Museum of Ostad Bohtouni Pottery museum of Tabriz Tabriz Museum of Natural History Muharram museum Measure museum Sahand Eynali Eynali Cable Tabriz International Exhibition Center Kandovan World Trade Center Shahran Tower

Cultural and art	Tabriz International Book Fair Tabriz National Library Tarbiat library Sahand TV Pictorial carpet Tabriz rug

Science and education	Madrasah Akbarieh American Memorial School in Tabriz Mansur High School Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University Sahand University of Technology Tabriz University of Medical Sciences University of Tabriz Tabriz Islamic Arts University Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University of Tabriz Tabriz Technical College

Sport venues	Gostaresh Foulad Stadium Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium Takhti Stadium Marzdaran Stadium Tractor Stadium Shahid Poursharifi Arena Tabriz Cycling Track Tractor Sazi F.C. Academy

Transportation	Tabriz International Airport ATA Airlines Tabriz railway station Tabriz Metro Tabriz and Suburbs Bus Company

Bridge, Squares and streets	Tabriz Cable Bridge Azerbaijan Square Tarbiat street Shahnaz street Ferdowsi Street Freeway 2

Houses	Amir Nezam House Behnam House Constitution House of Tabriz Haidarzadeh house House of Seghat ol Islam Hariree house Pars El-Gölü Hotel

Government and financial institutions	Tabriz Stock Exchange Saat Tower East Azerbaijan Governance Palace

Category:Tabriz

Monuments of Tabriz

	Aji Chay Bridge Amir Nezam House Arg of Tabriz Azerbaijan Museum Baghmisheh gate Bazaar of Tabriz Behnam House Blue Mosque Protestant Church of Tabriz Charm Sazi Khosravi Tabriz Constitution House East Azerbaijan State Capital Eynali Ghari Bridge Haidarzadeh house Iron Age museum Jameh Mosque of Tabriz Kandovan Madrasah Akbarieh Maqbaratoshoara Muharram museum Museum of Ostad Bohtouni Nobar bath On ibn Ali's shrine Sangi Bridge Pottery museum Rab'-e Rashidi Saat Tower Saheb ol Amr Mosque Seyed Hamzeh shrine Seghat ol Islam's House Shah-goli Shohada Mosque Tabriz Fire Fighting Tower Tabriz Railway Station Tarbiyat street Tomb of Two Kamals

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