Uppersia Iran Travel blog

 

The juxtaposition of modern and classical attractions, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the

 magnificent palaces is among the main reasons that travelers cannot resist visiting Tehran, the capital of 

Iran. One of those classical sightseeing is Niavaran Palace, last Pahlavi Shah’s and Empress' resident. 

The cultural and historical complex of Niavaran is located in a charming garden in an eleven hectares area

, with three main handsome monuments (Niavaran palace, Sahebqaraniye Palace and Glorious Ahmad 

Shahi Pavilion) which was built in the closing days of the Qajar period.

Ahmad Shahi Pavilion, is a two-storied building, consisting of a hall with a marble pond at the center

 surrounded by rooms and corridors at the ground floor and a central hall with a four sided porch at the 

second floor. Also, the well-formed wooden shelves of the second floor, have been installed all 

around the main walls to miraculously echo the sounds of noble music instruments played by

 Iranian talented musicians.  Ahmad Shahi pavilion after a restoration and interior additions was

 utilized as the residence and office of Reza Pahlavi. The palace’s walls were also renovated

 during the Cultural Heritage Week in the year 2000.