Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace is a complex of buildings located in Arg Square in Tehran. The buildings of these palaces have been constructed in different times.
The name of the palace was taken from the name of a hall in an exterior building of the palace which is also called Golestan.

The construction of the complex started during the reign of Tahmasp I and it was expanded during the Qajar Era and when it was done, Qajar kings resided there.

During the Pahlavi Era, this palace was the place to hold formal gatherings and a residing area for the presidents and foreign and special guests.

Some parts of the palace have been destroyed during that time.

Many special events of the contemporary history of Iran has happened in this complex. Today this complex has been turned into a museum.