Constitutional House of Isfahan: a tour through history
The Constitutional House of Isfahan, also known as the House of Haj Agha Nurullah Najafi Isfahani, is one of the historical places of Isfahan city, which was built during the Qajar era and played an important role in the constitutional revolution. This house, which is located on the eastern side of Naqsh Jahan square, is used as a museum today and contains a collection of documents and objects related to the constitutional revolution.
Architecture and specifications:
Architectural style: The architectural style of the Isfahani constitutional house and its decorations include tile work, wall paintings, plastering and mirror work.
Building: Constitutional House has two floors and there are several rooms on each floor. The central courtyard of the house is very beautiful and pleasant.
Decorations: The decorations of the house are relatively simple, but artistically and elegantly done. The mosaic and seven-color tilings with Slimi, Khatai and geometric motifs, wall paintings with different themes, delicate plasterwork and eye-catching mirror work have doubled the beauty of the house.
History:
During the Qajar era, the constitutional house belonged to Haj Agha Nurullah Najafi Isfahani, one of the prominent mujtahids and leaders of the constitutional revolution. This house was bought by Isfahan Municipality in 1324 AH (1945 AD) and after restoration, it was used as a museum.
Role in the Constitutional Revolution:
During the Constitutional Revolution, the Constitutional House was a gathering place for Mujahideen and intellectuals, and it played an important role in drafting the Constitution and advancing the goals of the revolution. Important meetings were held in this house that decided the fate of Iran.
Today:
Today, the Constitutional House is used as a museum and a collection of documents and objects related to the Constitutional Revolution such as photos, documents, books, clothes and weapons are displayed in it.
