The Golestan Palace is a 19th century royal residence in Tehran, built by the Qajar dynasty. It combines traditional Persian architecture with western influences.

Following extensions and additions, it received its most characteristic features in the 19th century, when the palace complex was selected as the royal residence and seat of power by the Qajar ruling family. At present, Golestan Palace complex consists of eight key palace structures mostly used as museums and the eponymous gardens, a green shared centre of the complex, surrounded by an outer wall with gates.

The buildings were once enclosed within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran's 16th century Historic Arg (citadel).

The site comprises 8 palace complexes around a garden. Notable features include:

•Marble Throne (Takht-e marmar)

•Hoze Khaneh, a summer chamber with cooling system

•Talar-e Aineh (Hall of Mirrors)

•Shams-ol-Emareh (Edifice of the Sun)

•Several museums

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