Marmar Palace - Iran Art Museum

You will be surprised by visiting this place. Unique pieces of art and the architecture. Just remember bringing your ID card and you are not allowed to carry your phone and stuff in the museum. Great place to spend time.

The most eye catching palace I ve ever seen in Iran.
Regarding security of the area you need to book the time few days in advance. You could nt take anything in (wallet, phone, purse…) there are so many masterpieces and arts in the building where the building it self is marvelous.
Dont take car, try to use public transportation.

One of the most picturesque palace in Tehran belong to first Pahlavi.

If you want to visit there you may face some restrictions.

Before approaching to the palace you must apply for visiting and pay the online ticket and ID number.

Because of high security there you should not have any cameras and photo devices

It was ordered to design by Master Lor zade and Master Behzad.

Very very recommend it to you 🙂

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Marmar Museum is great. Its architecture is a combination of modern and traditional. The paintings on the walls are fascinating. There were lots of historical events whereby happened there. For instance, the coup of 1953. Although to be inter in that palace is not easy and they have vast security facilities, it is worth going there.

Marmar Palace is considered one of the most beautiful and valuable sightseeing places in Tehran, which is located in the center of the city. This building, which is known as the Iranian Art Museum, dates back to the first Pahlavi period. Due to its unique architecture, Marmar Palace is compared with Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque of Isfahan and alone tells a part of Iranian art. All Iranian arts, from the art of mirror work, inlay work, plaster work, to outstanding paintings from Versak Bridge and Persepolis, can be seen in one place in this palace. A unique experience that you will never forget.

If you are interested in Pahlavi dynasty, then go for it for sure.
You’ll see two things, firstly the building which has been private offices for both kings of Pahlavi and extra halls around. Secondly, museum located inside, all around. Carpets, mirrors and room designs based on domestic arts are fabulous.

Since it is placed in the most secured point of Tehran, you’ll need to book 48 hours in advance. They will serve you a tour guide inside and visit will be for an hour. All you carry such as your mobile, keys, purses, and so on, will be caught at the entrance and will be given back.

Magnificent and beautiful!
The property in which the Marble Palace is situated used to belong to Prince Abbas Mirza Farman Farmaian, and contained his private residences and office. Upon ascension to the throne, Reza Shah, whom had previously been a sentry guard at the property confiscated it from the Farmanfarmaian family and evicted the family of Abbas Mirza Farman Farmaian in less than 24 hours. The demolition of the earlier buildings took place shortly thereafter.
The Marble Palace was built between 1934 and 1937. It was constructed on the orders of Reza Shah by French engineer Joseph Leon and Iranian architect Fat'hollah Firdaws. It was originally built to host official functions and receptions.

It was used by Reza Shah and then his son Mohammad Reza Shah as their residence.Reza Shah and his fourth spouse Esmat Dowlatshahi lived at the palace with their five children until Reza Shah's exile in 1941. Reza Shah signed his letter of abdication at the palace in September 1941.

The palace hosted significant royal events during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah. It was one of his two significant palaces in addition to Golestan Palace.The palace was identified with the Shah's persona in the 1950s.The palace hosted all three marriage ceremonies of the Shah. The Iranian wedding ceremony of the Shah and his first spouse, Princess Fawzia, was held at the palace in 1939. It was their residence until their divorce in 1945.

In October 1950, the betrothal ceremony and in February 1951, the wedding ceremony of the Shah and his second spouse, Soraya Esfendiary, were held at the palace. Both betrothal and marriage of the Shah to his third wife, Farah Diba, also occurred at the palace.Shahnaz Pahlavi, daughter of the Shah and Princess Fawzia, also wed Ardeshir Zahedi at the palace in October 1957. In addition, the palace hosted the Shah's 48th birthday party.

Besides these events the Shah also survived an assassination attempt at the palace on 10 April 1965, perpetrated by an Iranian soldier. Following this event the palace was no longer in use and was made a museum in 1970.

The design of the two story palace was first developed by Ostad Jafar Khan.However, final sketch was produced by Ostad Haidar Khan.The overall architectural style of the palace is eclectic, combining Eastern, including Qajar architectural features, and Western architectural styles.
The palace is surrounded by a garden.The external surface of the palace is of white marble.The stone entrance of the palace where two statues of Achaemenid soldiers holding arrows were erected particularly reflects eclectic architectural style.These statues were carved by Iranian artist Jafar Khan.The palace has other gates which were made by local craftsmen from different provinces.The palace is covered by a huge dome that is a replica of the Sheikh Lotfollah mosque in Isfahan.The dome is covered by arabesque tiles with scroll-like patterns.
The internal area of the palace is highly formal with heavily carved doors and extremely high ceilings.The palace has a very large reception room where mirrors are used like in many mosques and holy shrines in the country.The room is known as "Hall of Mirrors".The interior of the palace was furnished by rich fabrics and rugs.Decorations were made by Iranian architect Hossein Lorzadeh.The tiles used at the palace were produced by Ostad Yazdi and paintings by Ostad Behzad.

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Amzing building showing beautiful iranian art of decoration such as mirror works, tile works and inlaid work and painting .highly recommended

A beautiful place with spectacular and unique seen's visittttt hereeee

Iran saves every place and palace related to his culture.. ....a good thing in tradition

stunning! the art works, building, stories behind it are all delicately beautiful

A beautiful place in the old city of Tehran, a big yard and colour full windows.

Only one word: awesome

A unique opportunity for enjoying art

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Great place to visit. Beautiful

Traditional place
Good memory

Inscribed as a world heritage.

Wonderful