The oldest of the historic monuments in Tehran, the Golestan Palace (Palace of Flowers) belongs to a group of royal buildings.

The Arg(citadel) was built during the reign of the Safavid dynasty (1502-1736). The Arg became the site of the Qajar (1794-1925). Court and Golestan Palace became the official residence of the royal family. During the Pahlavi era (1925-1979)Golestan Palace was used for formal receptions An old tree in the garden... :o) ... ... Mahmoud and Swan! ;o) Takht-e-Marmar (Marble Throne) The spectacular terrace was built in 1806 by order of Fath Ali Shah Qajar. hmmm,... try to find us!? ;o)) :o)) ,... (My friends and I) You can find very beautiful paintings on Walls! Inlying on doors! Friends in amazing corridor. :o) Another part of palace! :o) This building was a part of the interior residence of Karim Khan Zand(1759). The basic structure of the Khalvat-e-Karim Khani is similar to Takht-e-Marmar. hmm,.. I like this, I was taking photo from inside , and Mahmoud from us! ... :o)) ... Talar Berelian (Hall of Brilliance) ... Splendid wall in the garden! Shams-ol-Emareh(Edifice of the Sun)is a fusion of Persian and European archit... Shams-ol-Emareh the most stunning structures of the Golestan Palace. Shams-ol-Emareh began in 1865 and was completed two years later. ... :o))) .... ... Special thanks for Mahmoud, for his beautiful pictures. The Akskhaneh (House of Photographs) is a large summer chamber under the Badgir. Akskhaneh... In the traditinoal restaurant/tea house . :o)