Southern Citadel Gate (Tehran)

District 12, Iran

No longer standing

Demolished or destroyed.

The Southern Citadel Gate was a Safavid-era city gate in Tehran, Iran, located in District 12. Constructed of brick and mortar with decorative tile work characteristic of Safavid architecture, the gate served as a fortified entrance to the city. The structure no longer stands, having been destroyed at an unknown date.