Iran: Golestan Palace in Tehran

Golestan Palace is the foremost historical attraction in Tehran and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The walled palace (Golestan means “Palace of Flowers”) is actually is group of lavishly decorate royal building belonging to the Qajar era. The pools, the mosaics, the gardens, the architecture are amazing and represented the treasure trove of the Persian culture. The palace was used by the Pahlavi dynasty throughout the 20th century.