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Negarestan Palace
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Negarestan Palace, also known as Negarestan Garden, is a historic building in Tehran built as a summer residence for Fath-Ali Shah Qajar in 1807. Its name means 'Place of paintings,' referring to a room filled with portrait paintings. You can see the palace and its garden, which once hosted annual camel sacrifices on Eid al Adha.
Don't miss
- The room of paintings that gives the palace its name, Negarestan ('Place of paintings')
- The summer residence built for Fath-Ali Shah Qajar in 1807
- The garden setting, once used for annual Eid al Adha camel sacrifices
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Negarestan Palace
You can see Negarestan Palace on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inJaipur Tour with Patrika Gate and Toran Dwar5★ · 15 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$7 per personSee dates →
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A bit of history
After Fath-Ali Shah's death, Mohammad Shah Qajar was crowned here. It was also where Qaem Maqam Farahani was killed on Mohammad Shah's orders. Later, the palace served as an agriculture school, a school of fine arts, and the seat of the Ministry of Justice.
Common questions
What does 'Negarestan' mean?
It means 'Place of paintings,' referring to a room with many portrait paintings.
Who built Negarestan Palace?
It was built by order of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar in 1807 as a summer residence.
What happened here after Fath-Ali Shah's death?
Mohammad Shah Qajar was crowned here, and Qaem Maqam Farahani was killed here on his orders.
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