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The inner quarter at the end of the garden.

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It is a 19th century structure ordered as home for Qajar prince Hamid Mirza Farmanfarmaian, the governor of the region. This is a view from the outside of the outer quarter, the more beautiful structure.

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Next was a garden and mansion known as Shahzadeh Maahaan (Prince of Maahaan). Similar to all traditional Iranian homes it is made up of a Biruni (the outer quarter) and an Andaruni (the inner quarter). A vast garden separates the two quarters.

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There is always time for Paloudeh, my favorite Iranian substitute for ice cream!!!!

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The complex has gone through three major reconstructions during Safavid (1600s), Qajar (1800s) and recent periods (1950s).

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The third court yard with its magnificent minarets.

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