Golestan Palace ("Golestan" literally means "Palace of Roses") is the historical residence of the Qajar royal dynasty located in Tehran. It is the oldest monument in the city and receives many local and foreign tourists every year.
The palace witnesses an important cultural and artistic period in the history of Iran in the nineteenth century, when Persian society underwent a process of modernization and European influences: the values, artistic and architectural appearance of ancient Persia were combined into a new form of art and architecture that had a long and remarkable transition period, when Western influence was gradually acquired by Iranian artists.
The most beautiful building in the complex is called Shams-ol-Emaneh, which means "house of the sun. " This is a beautiful pavilion with a swimming pool and bright towers on the sides.
It was erected in the second half of the 19th century, and it harmoniously combined eastern and western architectural styles.
The most important room in Golestan is the Marble Throne Hall, built by order of Fath Ali Shah at the beginning of the 19th century. Inside the hall is generously decorated with a variety of paintings, mirrors and wonderful frescoes.
In addition, the exposition of the museum presents ceramic products from different eras, unique stone and metal items. A variety of musical instruments of past years, as well as festive clothes and shoes. On the territory of Golestan there is a huge library, which carefully stores valuable old books.
The palace witnesses an important cultural and artistic period in the history of Iran in the nineteenth century, when Persian society underwent a process of modernization and European influences: the values, artistic and architectural appearance of ancient Persia were combined into a new form of art and architecture that had a long and remarkable transition period, when Western influence was gradually acquired by Iranian artists.
The most beautiful building in the complex is called Shams-ol-Emaneh, which means "house of the sun. " This is a beautiful pavilion with a swimming pool and bright towers on the sides.
It was erected in the second half of the 19th century, and it harmoniously combined eastern and western architectural styles.
The most important room in Golestan is the Marble Throne Hall, built by order of Fath Ali Shah at the beginning of the 19th century. Inside the hall is generously decorated with a variety of paintings, mirrors and wonderful frescoes.
In addition, the exposition of the museum presents ceramic products from different eras, unique stone and metal items. A variety of musical instruments of past years, as well as festive clothes and shoes. On the territory of Golestan there is a huge library, which carefully stores valuable old books.
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