The Birjand Kolah Farangi Citadel, also known as Sarkar Citadel, is a historical landmark in Birjand, Iran, known for its unique hexagonal base and conical white top, resembling foreign headwear (hence the name "Kolah Farangi"). Constructed during the late Zand and early Qajar eras, it features a garden, stable, bathhouse, offices, and a reception hall. The citadel's architecture is distinct from other urban buildings, with a six-story structure, although only two are functional.
Hexagonal Base and Conical Top: The building's shape is a defining characteristic, with a six-sided base and a white, cone-shaped roof.
Material: It's constructed with brick and limestone.
Interior Design: The ground floor is known for its complete plan and design, with corridors connecting different rooms and a turquoise-colored pond in the center, according to travel guides.
Historical Significance: It dates back to the Zand and early Qajar periods and is associated with Amir Hassan Khan Sheibani.
Decorations: The citadel boasts honeycomb plasterwork, motifs, and niches on its walls.
Ziggurat Style: The building is designed in a Ziggurat style, with a focus on the ground floor's layout.
Practical Floors: While the building is six stories high, only two are used for practical purposes, with the others serving as an extension of the external facade.
Hexagonal Base and Conical Top: The building's shape is a defining characteristic, with a six-sided base and a white, cone-shaped roof.
Material: It's constructed with brick and limestone.
Interior Design: The ground floor is known for its complete plan and design, with corridors connecting different rooms and a turquoise-colored pond in the center, according to travel guides.
Historical Significance: It dates back to the Zand and early Qajar periods and is associated with Amir Hassan Khan Sheibani.
Decorations: The citadel boasts honeycomb plasterwork, motifs, and niches on its walls.
Ziggurat Style: The building is designed in a Ziggurat style, with a focus on the ground floor's layout.
Practical Floors: While the building is six stories high, only two are used for practical purposes, with the others serving as an extension of the external facade.
Visitor Information
- Opening Hours:
- Monday: 07:30 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 – 14:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 – 14:30
- Thursday: 07:30 – 14:30
- Friday: 07:30 – 14:30
- Saturday: 07:30 – 14:30
- Sunday: 07:30 – 14:30
- Entrance: Paid
- Cash/Credit Card accepted: Cash
- City: Birjand
- Address: Birjand, Kolah Farangi Citadel in Motahari neighborhood of Birjand and in Taleghani Square, Motahari Street
- Phone number: +985632222201
