Tehran Golestan Palace is one of the most splendid attractions in Iran. Golestan Palace is fine example of Iranian architecture and pride goes to the architects. The Golestan Palace complex built during the hundred years rule of Qajar Kings, consist of palace, museum and hall. The Golestan Palace is used for many important celebrations like coronation and royal ceremonies. This palace once serves as residence for certain kings of Iran. The three main archives in the palace are photographs, manuscripts and documents.
With royal buildings, gardens, luminous ponds and well-ornamented marble thrones this palace stands uniquely at the capital city. It also has crafts collection from 18th and 19th centuries of Iranian and European adorned the palace. The marble throne adorned by painting, carvings and decorated using yellow marble, tile, mirror and wood found in the middle of the terrace was a great example of Iranian architecture. A marble throne in the terrace with pond and fountain at the middle is “Karim Khani Nook” which has less decoration than marble throne.
The Golestan Palace comprises of numerous halls which were all famed for its brilliant mirror work, chandeliers, marvelous mosaic floors, oil paintings and plaster molding on the walls. Theses halls are Brilliant Hall, Diamond Hall, Salam Hall, Mirror Hall, Ivory Hall and Containers Hall. The Museum Hall in the palace contains some of the exciting paintings of Iranian painters, royal jewels and artifacts. The photographic archive has a main collection of 19th century photographs.
The Golestan Palace which was a 400 year old building was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 23, 2013. As it is in the capital city of Iran it receive many Iranian and foreign visitors every day. This unique palace is a source of encouragement for Iranian architects and artists till today.
Website: http://www.golestanpalace.ir/
Address: Tehran District 12 Fifth Khordad Avenue, Arg Sqr، Panzdah-e-Khordad St, Iran
Phone: +98 21 3311 3335
Golestan Palace Entrance Cost:
For Domestic visitors – 50,000 Rials
For Foreign visitors – 500,000 Rials
Opening Hours:
During Spring and Summer – 9.30 am to 18.30 pm
During Autumn and Winter – 9 am to 6.30 pm