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[2025 Tehran Attraction] Travel Guide for Golestan Palace (Updated Mar)

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Golestan Palace is the oldest royal palace in Tehran, also known as the Rose Palace. The Royal Palace is between Khomeini Square and Bazaar, and the transportation is very convenient. It consists of several majestic buildings. The palace has witnessed the glory and extravagance of the rulers of the Qajar dynasty. Marble Throne Hall From the door, along the long pool, you come to the Marble Throne Hall (Ivan-e Takht), a mirrored, front-opening hall with an ornate throne in the middle. The main hall is used for ceremonies, and the throne in the middle is supported by human figures and built from more than 60 pieces of striped marble. After the art gallery leaves the main hall, you will come to the art gallery (NegarKhane), which displays many works of art from the Qajar period. There is also a portrait of the Shah (the title of the ancient emperor in Persian), and the jewelry and crown worn by the characters in the painting can be seen in the National Jewelry Museum. After the Hall of Mirrors, we come to the Hall of Mirrors (Talar-eAyaheh), which is particularly famous in the palace. The Hall of Mirrors was built specifically for the Peacock Throne, and now the Peacock Throne has been moved to the National Jewelry Museum. Immediately upon entering, the Hall of Mirrors is a sight to behold. Treasures from around the world are displayed in the Hall of Mirrors, including a large green malachite vase and more than 10 giant chandeliers. Continuing east from the Hall of Mirrors is the Pool Palace (Howze Khaneh), named for the small pool and fountain in the middle. The interior displays 19th-century European paintings and sculptures. There are not many tourists in the Royal Palace of the Sun Palace, and the quiet courtyard is waiting for the admirers who come here. The spectacular Sun Palace mixes European and Persian architectural traditions. The interior of the palace is a series of mirrored and tiled rooms that house numerous photographs as well as furniture and vases gifted by European monarchs. Four towering wind towers can be seen on the partition for ventilation. Below is the Wind Tower Palace, whose flashy interior decoration is very worth seeing. Come to the old photo gallery (Aks Khaneh) in the basement, where a large number of photos describing the life of the Qajar court are displayed. The Diamond Palace next comes to the small Diamond Palace. In a room with red walls and tiled floors in the Diamond Palace, various decorative arts are displayed, especially the French ceramics of the 18th and 19th centuries, which are very worth seeing. In addition, the charming underground tea room in the Diamond Palace may be more attractive, if you have time, you may wish to check it out. Slowly drink a pot of Iranian black tea here and listen to the centuries-old Persian wind gently blowing through the treetops.

Address:
Tehran District 12 Fifth Khordad Avenue Arg Sqr, Panzdah-e-Khordad St, Iran
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Phone:
+98 21 3311 3335
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