Hall
of Mirrors
Photo essay: Golestan Palace, Tehran
Aref Erfani
May 6, 2005
iranian.com
The Golestan Palace complex sits in the center of
Tehran, north of the central bazaar. The complex
consists of several museums, most of which were formerly used
for official government functions. Most notable of
these museum/palaces is the Hall
of Mirrors. One of Tehran's oldest landmarks, the Shams-ol-Emareh
building is also part of this magnificent complex. Today, the complex
is managed as a tourist attraction and national treasure. Historic
paintings and works of art are housed within certain parts of the
complex. Professional guides are available to explain the history
and significance of each building and its contents, if any. During
our visit we encountered a group of French tourists and several
Iranian school groups touring the complex. Click on photo to see 67
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