Golestan Palace
کاخ گلستان
A palace complex of the Qajar dynasty, with a mirror hall, colorful tiled facades, and garden pools, it is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tehran.
This royal complex of the Qajar dynasty was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013. Around the garden are the Marble Throne Hall, the Mirror Hall, the Shams-ol-Emareh, the Badgir Palace, and several small exhibition halls. The painted tile facades and mirror mosaics are a striking blend of Persian and European styles. The main ticket covers only the garden, and each hall requires a separate ticket, so a combined pass is recommended. Friday is busy, and some halls have altered opening times on Mondays and public holidays. It is next to the Grand Bazaar and within walking distance of 15 Khordad metro station.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (extended in summer; check official sources)
Nearby sights
- Grand Bazaar of Tehran
- Ebrat Museum
- National Museum of Iran
- Masoudieh Mansion
- Treasury of National Jewels
- Abgineh Museum (Glass and Ceramic Museum)
- Negarestan Garden
- Marble Palace