The Golestan Palace in Tehran was added to UNESCO World Heritage List. The
World Heritage Committee has inscribed the site on Sunday morning:
“The lavish Golestan
Palace is a masterpiece of the Qajar era, embodying the successful integration
of earlier Persian crafts and architecture with Western influences. The walled
Palace, one of the oldest groups of buildings in Teheran, became the seat of
government of the Qajar family, which came into power in 1779 and made Tehran
the capital of the country. Built around a garden featuring pools as well as
planted areas, the Palace’s most characteristic features and rich ornaments
date from the 19th century. It became a center of Qajari arts and architecture
of which it is an outstanding example and has remained a source of inspiration
for Iranian artists and architects to this day. It represents a new style
incorporating traditional Persian arts and crafts and elements of 18th century
architecture and technology.” (UNESCO World Heritage Center, 23 June)
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