Baqcheh-Jooq Palace Facts
Baqcheh-Jooq Palace (english: Joogh Garden) was commissioned by
Iqbal-ol-Saltaneh Makui, one of Mozafaredin Shah’s commanders.
This palace is a major tourist attraction due to its location on the
Turkey-Europe road route.
The Baqcheh-Jooq palace is situated on a large expanse of gardens, which
cover an area of 11 hectares (27 acres).
Curently the palace is a museum, also known as Kakh Muzeh Maku.
The palace consists of two floors that are made up of numerous halls and
chambers, most of them beautifully decorated with paintings, mirror-work, and plaster
moldings.
Adding to its beauty is the façade, which contains banisters and statues
made of plaster.
Baqcheh-Jooq Palace Map&Location
Baqcheh-Jooq Palace, also spelled Baghche Jug, is situated between the
towns of Maku and Bazargan (about 10 km from Maku) in the province of West Azerbaijan.
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Baqcheh-Jooq Photos
Baqcheh-Jooq Palace and garden
Baqcheh-Jooq Maku
Baqcheh-Jooq Palace facade
Baqcheh-Jooq Palace garden
Kakh Muzeh Maku - Photo source: wikipedia.org
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