10 of the most magnificent historical mansions in Tehran
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The most famous historical mansions of Tehran show traces of the passage of time . Fortunately, a very rich and strong culture and civilization has taken root in the soul and heart of this land . Tehran; The capital of Iran, along with its congestion and pollution, also has its own charms . Scenic and historical areas are among the attractions of this city, where different periods of government such as Qajar, Pahlavi, etc. have left many monuments .

Get to know the most famous historical buildings in Tehran

mansions and buildings; Those present in history are always the silent witnesses who see and feel everything but do not have the language to recount and express . Those who observe all the virtues and vices of human life in absolute silence . But the language has been taken from them so that they remain our dark and light companions without any claim and of course without any fear of opening the language and being destroyed . The most lasting monuments from different eras are the buildings that were built in the style and style and architecture of the same era and still have beauty to offer . If you are interested in historical and old buildings, visit with us the most famous historical buildings in Tehran, which you have probably heard less about and you may not even know about their existence .

Prince's magnificent garden house

When we say the name of Bagh Shazdeh, some people think that we are talking about Bagh Shazdeh restaurant . But we are going to describe Bagh Shazdeh mansion for you . This mansion is considered one of the most famous historical mansions in Tehran, whose main owner is Prince " Dedeh Rou " , a descendant of Qajar . This building has had a special and special application in every period . Currently, Prince's garden is so clean and cozy that you can spend many hours and days in it .

The beautiful and brick architecture of this house, along with tall and wide windows with colorful glass and a magnificent and beautiful yard, has made this building so eye-catching and charming . It goes without saying that in another part of Tehran, there was a garden named Shazdeh, which unfortunately no longer exists . One of the former princes of Qajar built this luxurious house in a large garden outside Tehran . Unfortunately, after the death of this Qajar prince, his house was destroyed . Today, there is a large garden around Bagh Shazdeh, which is considered a part of Majidieh Park .

Address : Tehran city, Pamnar old street, in front of Kashani mosque, Motman al-Atba alley, door in front of Motman al-Atba house .

Nagaristan's spectacular museum garden

The Garden of Nagaristan Museum is one of the most popular buildings in Tehran . This building was built by Fath Ali Shah Qajar during his rule . This building has had various activities and uses in different periods . This museum garden is the largest among the old and historical houses of Tehran . Of course, in the past, the first buildings of this garden were destroyed, and now a new library, museum, and academy have been built there . Famous people such as Malik Al-Shaarai Bahar, Parviz Khan Lori, Ali Akbar Dehkhoda and other famous Iranian people have studied in this university .

The towering trees of this museum garden welcome visitors well in spring and autumn as well as in summer and winter . You can take beautiful photos in this museum garden next to the greenery and the reflection of the building in the pond in the garden . Even sitting and thinking in this pure space for a few moments can change your mood . Don't forget that if you visit this masterpiece, which is one of the most famous historical buildings in Tehran, you should definitely visit the Kamal-ul-Mulk Museum and the works of other artists such as Mahmoud Ruhol Amini and Jahangir Arjamand .

Address : Tehran city, Baharestan Square, in the area of Safi Ali Shah Street and Danesh Sera Street .

Timurtash historical house

This historical house, which is considered to be one of the most famous historical buildings in Tehran, is an old and ancient house . Many people know this building as War Museum . The construction of this building refers to the time of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar . The architecture of the main building and the green area around it is so enchanting and magical that it makes every viewer disappear at the first glance . In the architecture of this building, you can see Russian, Indian and Iranian styles together .

The first floor is for the museum of war weapons . In this museum, great commanders such as Abbas Babaei, Major General Falahi, etc. have magnificent Sardis . After visiting the first floor, go to the second floor . Don't forget to visit this place with a camera or a camera phone . Take souvenir photos on the floors and enjoy seeing colorful glass , artistic and luxurious mirror work in the interior, beautiful and delicate stucco and sash windows of the building, which are all done by the great artists of our country .

Address : Tehran City, South Kargar St., Pastor St., Jang University .

 

Mr. Dr. Mohammad Mansour Flamaki's house

Mr. Dr. Mohammad Mansour Flamaki is one of the prominent and famous professors in the field of architecture, restoration of historical buildings and urban planning . He studied abroad and graduated from the University of Venice . Dr. Flamaki was one of the most prominent professors in Tehran University who worked in the mentioned fields for many years . The construction of the beautiful house of Ostad belongs to the second Pahlavi period and it is considered one of the beautiful and old houses of the city and in other words the most famous historical mansions in Tehran . Many people like to see the art of this great master in their home architecture . Today, this building is a research center that operates under the name " Dr. Flamaki Architecture Institute " . Many meetings and conferences in the field of architecture, urban planning and restoration of historical buildings are held in this place .

Address : Tehran, Haft Tir Square, Abdul Karim Shariati St.

The luxurious house of Ain al-Dawlah

A luxurious and historical mansion that catches every eye . The construction of this building has been attributed to the late Qajar period . This house is one of the most famous historical mansions in Tehran, which has a large porch on the second floor surrounded by many columns . The columns on the lower floor have a regular and continuous presence and have increased the beauty of this building a hundredfold . In the arches of the porch, you can see elaborate, delicate and beautiful stucco work, which is considered the work of great Iranian artists . The garden and the surrounding area of the mansion is large and pleasant and even surpasses the beauty of the building itself . Tall cypress trees tell about the great age of this building . Of course, in the past, there was a very large swimming pool in the middle of the yard, which is no longer there . Currently, the new name of this building is " Barg Gallery " .

Address : Tehran city, Pasdaran, Harvi Square, Vafamanesh St., Jamali St.

The refined house of Sadegh Hedayat

Among the most famous historical mansions in Tehran, which many people want to visit, is the house of the late Sadegh Hedayat . This house is considered one of the old houses in Tehran, where this writer spent his childhood and of course his adolescence . The owner of the main house was Sadiq Hedayat's father, Mr. Hedayat Qoli Khan Itzad al-Mulk . The architecture of this beautiful building as well as the attractive tiling of flowers and bushes on the wall of the yard will take your soul to the past . The gardens have an eye-catching view and the traditional style of the house takes you back to the 40s and 50s .

During the Pahlavi era, Mrs. Farah bought this house and planned to turn it into a Hedayat literary center . But the restoration of this building lasted until 1356 . After the Iranian Islamic Revolution, Hedayat's house was turned into a kindergarten . This action caused irreparable damage to this building and destroyed the original structure . Currently Sadeq Hedayat's house is a library for the public . This house is managed under the supervision of Amir Alam Hospital . The mentioned hospital keeps the documents of its patients in this house, for this reason it is not possible to visit this building .

Address : Tehran city, Saadi St., Shahid Soroush Eddin Taqvi St., next to the house of the Ambassador of Denmark or the former embassy, No. 3 .

The magnificent house of Qavam al-Sultaneh

The next building, which is among the most famous historical mansions of Tehran, is known as Khane Qavam Al-Sultaneh, and has benefited from its breathtaking beauty . This house has now been turned into a museum of pottery . The life of this building is more than 100 years, and its first owner was Qawam al-Sultaneh, one of the great ministers, named after the Qajar court . Even if you are not familiar with the world of architecture, the beauty of the interior of the mansion and its outer courtyard will delight you .

An Austrian artist has designed the showcases located in the interior of this mansion . At some point in history, this house was handed over to the Russian government . For this reason, you can also see styles of Russian architecture in it . Instead, all inlays, mirrors and plasterwork are the works of hard-working and anonymous Iranian artists . Do not forget to visit its different halls when visiting this building, because each one has its own unique beauty .

Address : No. 55, 30 Tir St., Republic Street, Tehran .

Kazemi mansion or house ( Old Tehran museum house )

Among the other old houses in Tehran is the Kazemi Mansion, which is known today as the Old Tehran Museum House . This house was built by Mr. " Mirza Seyyed Kazem Tafarshi " right during the reign of Mohammad Shah Qajar . For this reason, this mansion is considered one of the Qajar houses in Tehran . Kazemi mansion, which is one of the most famous historical mansions in Tehran, has a strange and attractive architecture .

stucco of the mansion and the carvings done for the windows are magnificent and exemplary in their own way . Inside this building is an anthropological museum . Reflecting the sunlight from behind the colorful glass of the windows has left an attractive trace of this light in the heart of the building . Taking pictures next to the sash windows creates a unique view for you . The trees planted in the space around the mansion are all stout and thick with their dancing branches and leaves  They welcome you .

Address : Tehran city, District 12, Khordad St. 15, Imamzadeh Yahya neighborhood, Abolqasem Shirazi alley .

 

Andre Godard's house

Andre Gouda, a French architect and tourist, spent 30 years of his life in Iran . Andre Godar 's house stands out among the old and historical houses of Tehran with its European and modern style . This building, which is considered to be one of the most famous historical buildings in Tehran, has some parts of Pahlavi period architecture . The columns placed at the entrance were inspired and built by the columns of Persepolis .

The facade of the main building is white and uniform, and this monochromaticity has given this house a unique and impressive effect . The arches are crescents that remind you of the symbol of Kesra's arch . Andre Godard's house has seen many ups and downs and went towards destruction . But the good news is that they restored this building . Currently, Andre Godard's house has been turned into a cafe and restaurant, and we recommend you to spend some sweet and memorable moments in a cozy corner of this cafe .

Address : No. 2, Jalalieh Alley, Porsina St., Qods St., Tehran City .

Qejri house of Motman al-Atba

This house, which is one of the most famous historical mansions in Tehran, was a real Gujri house, which I am sure you have only seen in historical movies . This building belongs to the doctor Naseruddin Shah Qajar, whose name was Mirza Zainul Abidin Khan Danbali Zarrabi . Common people called him by the name of Motman al-Atba .

The first thing that attracts your attention in this building and yard is the turquoise-colored doors and the old and turquoise stained glass windows that speak of the traditional and authentic style of house architecture in old Iran . This house is one of the first multi-storey houses in Tehran . In front of the main facade, there is a water pond, the reflection of the building in this pond creates unique scenes . Currently, you can record extraordinary photos by visiting this house .

Address : Tehran city, old Pamnar street, Oudlajan neighborhood, in front of Kashani mosque, at the end of Motman al-Atba alley .

 

Tehran and history and modernity

In this article, one of the most famous historical mansions in Tehran We said and we took you to old Tehran . As we mentioned before, among the works left by mankind, buildings are the most oppressed of all . Narrators at the gate who are neither allowed to move nor allowed to speak. They have to watch, remain silent and wait until the delusional man destroys them based on his own calculations and imagination and builds a new building in their place from scratch .

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