Ali Mesio Museum: a gateway to constitutional history
Ali Mesio’s house is a living museum in the heart of Tabriz, as if it came out of the heart of history and narrates an ups and downs story of the struggles of the constitutionalists. Step by step of this house, it is as if you are traveling in time and returning to the turbulent era of the constitution.
Architecture:
Inner courtyard: passing through the entrance hall, you enter the inner courtyard. A turquoise pond in the center of the yard adds freshness and vitality to the space.
Halls: Magnificent halls with wooden sashes, wall paintings and fine plasterwork show off the splendor of Qajar architecture.
Rooms: Each room in this house has its own story. In one of the rooms, documents related to the activities of constitutionalists are displayed. In another room, you can see the clothes and weapons of that era.
Hidden Stable: In the basement of the house, there is a hidden stable that reminds of the days when the constitutionalists had to hide to save their lives.
Museum:
Objects and documents: Ali Mesio Museum is a treasure of objects and documents related to the constitutional era.
Weapons: Swords, guns and other weapons used in the struggle of constitutionalists are displayed in this museum.
Photographs: Photographs of prominent constitutional figures, important events of that era, as well as photographs of Ali Mesio’s house in the past, are exhibited in this museum.
Books: Books related to constitutional history are available in the museum library and those interested can use them.
