Masoudieh Mansion
عمارت مسعودیه
The courtyard residence of a Qajar prince, with coloured-brick porticos and mirrored decoration, now turned into a café and exhibition space.
Built in 1879 for the Qajar prince Masoud Mirza, the mansion surrounds a garden with several brick towers. Its mirror hall, painted ceilings and carved porticos are well preserved, and it once housed Iran's first public library. It is now managed by the culture authorities. The garden has a café and exhibitions, and it is a popular photo spot among young locals. It is near Baharestan Square and can be visited along with Negarestan Garden and the site of the old Parliament.
Opening hours
About 09:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Negarestan Garden
- Ebrat Museum
- Treasury of National Jewels
- Golestan Palace
- National Museum of Iran
- Abgineh Museum (Glass and Ceramic Museum)
- Grand Bazaar of Tehran
- Former US Embassy (Den of Espionage)