Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace, also known as the "Rose Palace," is the oldest historical monument in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It consists of a series of architectural structures initially built during the Safavid era under Tahmasp I as a royal residence. The current palace was constructed in 1865.

During the Pahlavi dynasty (1925 to 1979), Golestan Palace was used for official receptions, the most grandiose of which were the coronation ceremonies of Reza Khan and the Pahlavi father and son. The palace complex comprises 11 palaces, nearly all of which were built during the Qajar era, each serving different purposes. Golestan Palace features a unique architectural style and is considered the pinnacle of Iranian architecture, with its most distinctive sections being the Mirror Hall, Marble Throne Hall, Diamond Hall, and Windcatcher Tower. The Mirror Hall is especially regarded as the finest of Iran’s architectural masterpieces, with its domed ceiling and surrounding walls inlaid with small mirror pieces.

The walls of Golestan Palace are also adorned with several famous paintings by the renowned artist Kamal-ol-Molk, adding to the palace’s splendor and radiant beauty.

Golestan Palace

Must-visit reason: Iran’s most magnificent palace

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Iran[Iran]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Tehran Province [Tehran Province]

City where the attraction is located: Tehran [Tehran]