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This is a picture of the central ceiling just
inside the main hall (which is more of an
octagional). It is completely open on four
sides and has been like this since Safavid
times! It is in remarkable condition!
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Hasht Behesht (8 Paradises) palace was built
in the middle most part of Bagh-e Bolbol
(Nightingale Garden) and inside the Imperial
Residential complex of Safavid dynasty in the
second half of 11 A.H. (17th A.D.) century during
the reign of King Soleiman of Safavid.
According to the reports of tourists who visited Esfahan in those ages, the
palace had been built to be used for residence
purposes of the princes of the King's Harem. Hasht
Behesht conveys the meaning of entrance gate of
Paradise and this name was chosen to atribute the
elegances of this Palace to supernatural and
supersecular aspects. This building had
been built in two storeys, all surfaces of
porches, Verandas, Central hall, rooms and
corridors being decorated with various methods
and miscellaneous styles.
This building is registered under No.227 in
the index of Historical buildings of Iran.
(The above is information posted inside the
palace giving the history in Iranian terms.)
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The Palace of Hasht
Behesht
The Hasht Behesht Palace was begun in
the reign of Abbas II Safavi
and completed in 1669 during the reign of Safi II Safavi, 1666 - 1694.
Two views of the palace
- one when the fountains were just coming on and the
other in full "spray"! It is
particularity beautiful at night when the underwater,
coloured lights are on!
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The above and left two views are from the
main entrance hall. They show views of the
gardens from two of the four terraces. In
Safavid times the gardens were much larger and
other palaces were on the grounds. Now, the
gardens are well used by the Esfahanis
for family strolls, picnics and other leisure
activities. It provides a very calm and
pleasant setting in the middle of the
city. The palace is located a short
walk from the Abassi Hotel,
a historic site in itself and not a far walk on
to the Imam Square. |
Source of this page is a friend from Canada. Our
photographer and contributor chooses for her own reasons
to remain anonymous.
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Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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