Shahr'e Farang

A raree show (In Farsi: Shahr'e Farang), is an exhibition of pictures or objects (or a combination of both), viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass. In 17th and 18th century Europe, it was a popular form of entertainment provided by wandering showmen. During Mozaffaruddin Shah Qajar visit to the World Exhibition in France, which was held in Paris, his attention was drawn to the Raree show, and this was the prelude to the arrival of this device in Iran. Qazvin Gate was one of the old and famous gates of Tehran. With the expansion of Tehran during the reign of Nasser al-Din Shah, the city of Tehran was expanded to imitate the map of Paris in a geometrically equilateral octagon. 12 ...View all