Marble Throne

The Marble Throne is a Qajar-era throne located in Golestan Palace, Tehran. It sits in a spectacular terrace (iwan) adorned with paintings, marble-carvings, tile-work, stucco, mirrors, enamel, woodcarvings, and lattice windows. The throne itself is made of yellow marble from Yazd province and is one of the oldest buildings of the historic Arg.

Don't miss

• The throne made of 65 pieces of yellow marble from Yazd province
• Supports carved as men, women, fairies, and demons
• The terrace (iwan) adorned with paintings, marble-carvings, tile-work, stucco, mirrors, enamel, woodcarvings, and lattice windows
• One of the oldest buildings of the historic Arg in Tehran

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Marble Throne

Cheapest way inSheki Wonders From Khans Palace to the Silk Road4.9★ · 18 travelers12-14 hoursFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →Most bookedGolden Buddha Reclining Buddha and Marble Temple Private Tour5★ · 43 travelers4-5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$120 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate tour to Golden Buddha, Reclining Buddha and Marble Temple5★ · 40 travelers4-5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$120 per personSee dates →

Getting there

Know before you go

• The Marble Throne is located within Golestan Palace, at Khordad Sq. 15, Pamenar, Tehran.
• Golestan Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013.

A bit of history

Commissioned by Fath-Ali Shah Qajar in 1805, the throne was designed by Mirza Baba Shirazi and royal stonecutter Mohammad Ebrahim Esfahani. It consists of 65 marble stone pieces from a mine in Yazd. The throne's supports are carved in the shape of men, women, fairies, and demons. It was modeled after the throne of Solomon, and the terrace was named Takht-e Marmar after the throne was placed there. On 2 March 2026, the throne was damaged by the shockwave of an airstrike on Arg Square during the 2026 Iran war.