located in north Tehran, Niavaran Palace was originally built during the Qajar Era in mid-19th century and served also as the residence of the last king of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. After the Islamic revolution in 1979, this complex turned into a museum and was opened to people.
In this article, we are going to introduce this spectacular complex to you.
History of Naiavaran Palace
Niavaran region is located in north Tehran, near the Alborz mountain range. It was chosen as a summer residence of Iranian kings for the first time during the Qajar era. In the past, the Niavaran complex in Tehran was much smaller than today and was located outside the city of Tehran. Due to the proximity to the mountains and the excellent climate in this area, Fath Ali Shah the second king of Qajar ordered to build a garden and a mansion as his summer residence in this area.
Years later, during the Pahlavi era -the last royal dynasty of Iran- Niavaran Palace was first chosen as a place to receive foreign guests, and then it became the residence of the king and his wife, Farah Diba, and their children.
