Golestan Palace
Description
Tehran
Tehran is the capital of Tehran province & is the capital city of Iran. A bustling metropolis of 14 million people, it is situated at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain. Tehran is a cosmopolitan city, with great museums, parks, restaurants, and warm friendly people, so We suggest you put Tehran on your itinerary. Environmentally, the climate of Tehran province in the southern areas is warm and dry, but in the mountain vicinity is cold and semi-humid, and in the higher regions is cold with long winters.
More than 1500 historical sites of Tehran have been registered with the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran. Also Tehran is the biggest and most important educational center of Iran.
In this article Ulduz tourism will introduce one of the famous attraction of Tehran.
Golestan Palace
There are many monuments in Iran. Most of them are registered at UNESCO. you will see a historical monument if you travel to any cities. Tehran is also a city with many museums. One of these museums is the Golestan Palace. Golestan Palace is a unique example of architecture and decorations. You cannot find the sample tile of this collection anywhere else. This palace is one of the examples of the integration of Iranian and European architecture. Also it has been the main headquarters of Qajar kings. Historical documents and evidence indicate that the history of the Golestan Palace back to 988 AH and the time of Shah Abbas Safavid.
This place has many sections. Some of them are: Shamsolemareh, Thakht-e-Marmar Ivan, Khalvat-e-Karimkhani, The main hall, Berlian Hall, Badgir building, Diamond Hall, Photo gallery & Museum of Anthropology.
Architecture of Golestan Palace
Golestan Palace is a historic complex that its architecture is very beautiful. The complex was designed and built in Qajar era, both for royal domination and royal residence, as well as a local for the education of artists and architects. This collection can be considered as a place for the production of art in the nineteenth century, and it is considered to be the most important Qajar art center.
There are some tips about the architecture:
1. Combining Iranian and European style: During this period, native architecture of Iran was influenced by political, commercial and cultural relations with European countries and architecture.
2. Beautiful tile: In the Golestan Palace, you can find many decorations, for example there is a considerable tiles and pictures. Also You can see the influence of European painters, especially the works of the Renaissance and Baroque painters.
3. Interesting mirrors: The mirrors in this collection are so beautiful that they attract all the tourists.
Location
Access to it is very easy. Don’t worry. We help you to go there.
Address: Arg square, Panzdah-e-khordad st, Tehran
If you would like to visit the Golestan Palace, call Ulduz Tourism Agency.
www.UlduzTourism.com
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