Ali Qapu Gate, Qazvin
{{Infobox historic site
| name = Ali Qapu Gate
| image = Ali_Qapu_Gate,_Qazvin_(43298382052).jpg
| built = 16th century
| location = Qazvin, Iran
| height = 17 meters
}}{{Not to be confused with|Ali Qapu|Ali Qapu, Ardabil}}
The Ali Qapu Gate (Persian: سردر عالی قاپو) is a historic gate in Qazvin, Iran. Located at the beginning of the Sepah street, it is one of the 7 gates leading to the Safavid royal complex, and the only surviving one.{{Cite web|title=دولتخانه صفوي را در قزوين ببيند/ مجموعه‌ای بزرگ با آثاری از چند دوره تاریخی - ایسنا|url=https://www.isna.ir/amp/qazvin-16770/|access-date=2021-11-08|website=www.isna.ir}}{{Cite web|title=مرمت 90 درصدی سردر عالی‌قاپو قزوین {{!}} نسخه چاپی خبر {{!}} خبرگزاری فارس|url=https://www.farsnews.ir/printnews/13910516000076|access-date=2021-11-08|website=www.farsnews.ir}}
History
The gate was built by the order of Shah Tahmasb, as part of the larger royal complex that he commissioned after he moved the capital from Tabriz to Qazvin. It exists in its current form since the rule of Shah Abbas. There is calligraphy by Alireza Abbasi in thuluth script decorating the gate.
It was the southern and the most important gate to the Safavid royal complex, leading to a group of palaces and pavilions, of which only Chehelsotun remains now.
Jean Chardin describes the building as having an inscription reading "گشاده باد به دولت همیشه این درگاه به حق اشهد ان لا اله الا الله"سیر تاریخی بنای شهر قزوین و بناهای آن، دکترسید محمد دبیرسیاقی، صفحه ۴۹۳، انتشارات حدیث امروز با همکاری اداره کل میراث فرهنگی استان قزوین
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References
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Category:Buildings and structures in Qazvin province
Category:Buildings and structures on the Iran National Heritage List