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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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