The Garden of the Palace Museum: A Tour of Iran’s Contemporary History
Qasr Museum Garden, located on Shariati Street in Tehran, is one of the historical and cultural attractions of the capital. This garden, which was built in the Qajar period and by the order of Naser al-Din Shah, was initially used as a summer palace. But during the Pahlavi period, its use was changed to a prison, and many political prisoners were imprisoned there until 1357.
Architecture:
The garden of the palace museum with an area of about 11 hectares is a collection of different buildings with diverse architectures. The main palace, which is located in the center of the garden, was built in European style and its decorations are an example of architectural art in the Qajar period. Other buildings in the garden, such as Qasr Prison, Shahrbani Building, and Justice Building, were built in different styles, including Art Deco style and Neoclassical style.
Museums:
Currently, there are several museums in the palace museum garden. Qasr prison museum, Ebrat museum, Farsh museum, and historical car museum are among these museums.
Qasr Prison Museum displays the history of the prison and the life of political prisoners during the Pahlavi period. Ebrat Museum deals with Savak crimes during the Pahlavi period. The Carpet Museum displays a collection of exquisite Iranian carpets. And the historical car museum displays a collection of cars from different periods of Iran’s history.
Cultural activities:
The palace museum garden is also a place for various cultural activities. Exhibitions, concerts, festivals, and educational workshops are among these activities.
Visiting the garden of the Palace Museum is a fascinating experience for those interested in the history and culture of Iran. In this place, you can learn about the architecture of different periods of Iran’s history, learn about the history of Qasr prison and Savak crimes, and visit different museum collections.
