Palace · Tehran, Iran
Golestan Palace
The Golestan Palace (Persian: کاخ گلستان, romanized: Kākh-e Golestān) is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran, Iran.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Tehran, Iran |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Area | Area: 0.262 km² |
| Coordinates | 35.6797° N, 51.4203° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Golestan Palace is known for
The Golestan Palace (Persian: کاخ گلستان, romanized: Kākh-e Golestān) is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran, Iran.
About Golestan Palace
The Golestan Palace (Persian: کاخ گلستان, romanized: Kākh-e Golestān) is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran, Iran. One of the oldest historic monuments in the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Golestan Palace consists of a group of eight palatial royal structures surrounded by a wall, today used mainly as museums, surrounded by an outer wall, which were once enclosed within the defensive walls of Tehran's citadel. Most of the royal buildings date back to the 19th century and display a collection of Iranian and European crafts and gifts from the 18th to the 20th century.
History
The origin of the Tehran's royal citadel can be traced to 6 July 1404, when Ruy González de Clavijo, the envoy of Henry III of Castile, traveled to Samarkand to meet with Timur, the founder of the Timurid dynasty, and he chose to stay at the house of "Baba Sheikh", one of the elders of Tehran. It is believed that his house was located in the area of the royal citadel, which was later transformed by changes to the old buildings and the addition of new ones. The beginning of the royal citadel can be traced back to the time of Suleiman I (r.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Golestan Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Tehran |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Mehrabad International Airport (THR) |
| Distance from the airport | 5.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Mehrabad International Airport (THR) · Tehran, Iran · 6.0 miles away
- Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) · Tehran, Iran · 23.6 miles away
- Payam International Airport (PYK) · Karaj, Iran · 34.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Golestan Palace?
The Golestan Palace (Persian: کاخ گلستان, romanized: Kākh-e Golestān) is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran, Iran.
Where is Golestan Palace located?
Golestan Palace is in Tehran, Iran. Its coordinates are 35.6797° N, 51.4203° E.
How do I get to Golestan Palace?
The nearest town is Tehran, and the nearest airport is Mehrabad International Airport (THR), about 5.6 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Golestan Palace?
The origin of the Tehran's royal citadel can be traced to 6 July 1404, when Ruy González de Clavijo, the envoy of Henry III of Castile, traveled to Samarkand to meet with Timur, the founder of the Timurid dynasty, and he chose to stay at the house of "Baba Sheikh", one of the elders of Tehran. It is believed that his house was located in the area of the royal citadel, which was later transformed by changes to the old buildings and the addition of new ones.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golestan_Palace — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q210610 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://golestanpalace.ir — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.