Golestān Palace (Persian: کاخ گلستان ) is the former royal Qajar complex in Iran's capital city. The Qajar dynasty (also known as Ghajar or Kadjar ( ( - or دودمان قاجار) is a common term to describe Iran (then known as Persia) under For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Iran topics.
The oldest of the historic monuments in Tehran, the Golestan Palace (also Gulistan Palace) (Palace of Flowers) belongs to a group of royal buildings that were once enclosed within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran’s Historic Arg (citadel). Tehran (or Teheran) ( Persian: تهران Tehrān) is the capital and largest City of Iran, and the administrative center of
The Arg was built during the reign of Tahmasp I (r. Tahmasp I ( 3 March, 1514-1576 was an influential Shah of Persia of the Safavid Dynasty 1524-1576) of the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736), and was later renovated by Karim Khan Zand (r. The Safavids ( صفوی) were an Iranian ref>Helen Chapin Metz 1750-1779). Agha Mohamd Khan Qajar (1742-1797) chose Tehran as his capital. The Arg became the site of the Qajar (1794-1925). The Court and Golestan Palace became the official residence of the royal Qajar family. The Qajar dynasty (also known as Ghajar or Kadjar ( ( - or دودمان قاجار) is a common term to describe Iran (then known as Persia) under The palace was rebuilt to its current form in 1865 by Haji Abol-hasan Mimar Navai.
During the Pahlavi era (1925-1979) Golestan Palace was used for formal royal receptions and the Pahlavi dynasty built their own palace at Niavaran. Park niavaranjpg|thumb|right|The Niavaran Public Library is nestled snuggly within the Niavaran city park The most important ceremonies held in the Palace during the Pahlavi era were the coronation of Reza Khan (r. 1925-1941) in Takht-e Marmar and the coronation of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (r. Marble Throne ( Takht-e marmar) is a 250 year old royal Throne in Tehran, Iran. 1941-deposed 1979) in the Museum Hall.
In between 1925 and 1945 a large portion of the buildings of the palace were destroyed on the orders of Reza Shah who believed that the centuries old Qajar palace should not hinder the growth of a modern city. Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar For the Afghan serial killer see Reza Khan (Taliban. The Qajar dynasty (also known as Ghajar or Kadjar ( ( - or دودمان قاجار) is a common term to describe Iran (then known as Persia) under In the place of the old buildings modern 1950s and 1960s style commercial buildings were erected.
 "Emarat-e Badgir", or the so called "windcatcher emarate" is in the east section of the compound. A windcatcher ( Persian: بادگیر Bâdgir, Arabic: بارجيل Baarjiil) is a traditional Persian architectural device A windcatcher ( Persian: بادگیر Bâdgir, Arabic: بارجيل Baarjiil) is a traditional Persian architectural device |  A view of the Gulistan Palace's garden from Khalvat e Karimkhani. |  Kushk of Shams ol-Emareh, Golestan complex. |  Khalvat-e Karimkhani was a spot designed for quiet reflection inside the palace compounds. |
In its present state, Golestan Palace is the result of roughly 400 years construction and renovations. The buildings at the contemporary location each have a unique history.
On October 11, 2005 the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran submitted the palace to the UNESCO for inclusion into the World Heritage List in 2007. Iran Cultural Heritage Handcrafts and Tourism Organization ( is an educational and research institution overseeing numerous associated museum complexes throughout Iran. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established on November 16
The Kushk of Shams-ol-Emareh was built Ustad Muhammad-ali Kashi in 1867CE.
Golestan Palace is currently operated by the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran. Iran Cultural Heritage Handcrafts and Tourism Organization ( is an educational and research institution overseeing numerous associated museum complexes throughout Iran.
See also
- Takht-e Marmar
- Niavaran Palace Complex (website)
- Sadabad Palace
- Saltanat Abad Palace
- Firouzeh Palace, (which belongs to Tehran's Zoroastrian community)
- Soleymaniyeh Palace
- Baharestan Palace, (where Persia's first parliament was located at)
- Morvarid Palace, Karaj, designed by The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Marble Throne ( Takht-e marmar) is a 250 year old royal Throne in Tehran, Iran. Niavarān Palace Complex is situated in the northern part of Tehran, Iran. The Sadabad Palace ( Persian:کاخ سعدآباد Sa`dābād) is a palace built by the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran in the Shemiran area Karaj is a city in Iran, located in Tehran province. It is situated 20 km west of Tehran, at the foot of Alborz mountains Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8 1867 &ndash April 9 1959 was an American (of Welsh descent Architect, Interior designer, Writer, and educator who [1]
- Bāgh-e Ferdows
External links
- Official web site of Golestan Palace
- Images of the Golestan Palace marbles, Iran Journal of Architecture, No. Bāgh-e Ferdows ( Persian: باغ فردوس also known as Emārat-e Bāgh-e Ferdows and The Mohammadieh Palace, is part of a historical complex of garden 14, October 2004.
- Photos from Golestan Palace
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