Darogheh House of Mashhad: a journey through history
Darogheh house of Mashhad, like a gem in the heart of the history of Mashhad city, is located on Nawab Safavi Street, in the direction of Hoz Mesgaran and Koi Darogheh. This house, known as one of Mashhad’s museums, is a relic of the Qajar era.
Darogheh House was built in 1280 AH by Haj Hossein Darogheh, one of the trustees and agents of the Qajar government. This house is located in a large complex with several courtyards and buildings. The main part of Darogheh house is built on two floors. The first floor has a large hall with beautiful decorations. These decorations include plastering, wall painting, and also mirror work. The second floor also has several rooms that were used as bedrooms and living rooms in the past.
Darogheh house was bought and renovated by the cultural heritage organization in 1373. This house was opened as a museum in 1383. Currently, various works such as stoneware, pottery, as well as historical documents are exhibited in Darogheh House Museum.
