Arg of Karimkhan is located quite close to Vakil Bazaaar, the central traditional market in Shiraz. The citadel is reminiscent of the days when it held a defensive post as well as the seat for the governor of the city. The interior is within the architectural principles of Persian citadel dating back to 15th/16th centuries. The wall paintings outside and inside the citadel are also fine examples of classical Persian images of battle and valour.