Afif-Abad Garden (), originally the Gulshan Garden (), is a museum complex in Shiraz, Iran. in the affluent Afif-Abad district of Shiraz, the complex was constructed in 1863. It contains a former royal mansion, a historical weapons museum, and a Persian garden, all open to the public. History The Gulshan Garden is one of the oldest gardens in Shiraz. During the Safavid dynasty, it was used as a palace by the Safavid Kings. The current main building was constructed by Mirza Ali Mohammad Khan Qavam II in 1863. He bought a nearby qanat to water his garden. After his death, the garden was eventually inherited by his niece, Afife; thus being called "Afif-Abad". In 1962, it was restored by the army. It now functions as a weapons museum. Gallery See also Persian garden Persian architecture References Houses completed in 1863 Museums in Iran Architecture in Iran Houses in Iran Persian gardens in Iran Buildings and structures in Shiraz Tourist attractions in Shiraz