Darb-e Kushk Gate

The Darb-e Kushk Gate is one of the oldest gates of Qazvin. In the past it opened toward Alamut, Rudbar, and the pavilions and hunting grounds north of Qazvin. The gate stands at the end of Azadi Street (formerly Naderi Street), next to Mir Emad Square. On 26 Esfand 1353 (Solar Hijri), the Darb-e Kushk Gate was added to Iran's National Heritage List under registration number 391.

The Darb-e Kushk Gate has an entrance with a semicircular arch, flanked by small minarets and decorative blind arches. Its outer façade is decorated with rasmi-bandi tilework, while the side facing the inside of the city is plain brick. On each side of the passageway are two blind arches that curve gently outward, like open arms. The gate has only one façade facing outside the city, adorned with tilework and rasmi-bandi decoration, while its inward-facing side is plain brick. The tilework on this structure dates from the Qajar period and was commissioned by Mir Mohammad Hossein Ozd al-Molk Qazvini.

To visit the Darb-e Kushk Gate, head from the center of Qazvin toward Mir Emad Square. The gate stands at the end of Azadi Street (formerly Naderi Street), next to Mir Emad Square. It is close to Mir Emad Square and can be reached via the surrounding streets. Visiting the gate is free, and the best time to go is autumn or spring, when the weather is mild. Since the gate is near Mir Emad Square, you can also visit other nearby historical and cultural attractions.