Hasht Behesht Palace
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A small Safavid palace in Nightingale Garden, its octagonal plan symbolizing the 'Eight Paradises', with well-preserved stalactite domes and painted tilework.
Hasht Behesht Palace was built in 1669 as a retreat for the harem of Safavid king Suleiman I and sits in Nightingale Garden. The building is octagonal and open on all four sides. Its central hall has a fountain and a towering muqarnas dome, and the walls are set with painted tiles depicting birds, animals and figures. The surrounding park is free to enter and is a popular place for locals to stroll, while the palace interior requires a ticket. It is about 400 meters south of Chehel Sotoun and close to Chaharbagh Avenue.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–18:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Isfahan Music Museum
- Chaharbagh School
- Chehel Sotoun
- Chaharbagh Abbasi Street
- Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque)
- Ali Qapu Palace
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square
- Si-o-se-pol