Qazvin Chehelston Palace is one of the most beautiful historical buildings in Qazvin that attracts many tourists every year. This beautiful building is in fact the flagship of Azadi Square in Qazvin that of course is often known as the green of the square. Where most of the tourist and very old places such as Grand Hotel, Saad Al-Saltanah Palace, the famous Qazvin Bazaar, etc. are located nearby and can be visited with a few minutes’ walk.
Qazvin Chehelstone Palace is a clear example of the ancient history of Iran that has many stories to tell. Historical stories from our past that can teach us a lot. Information about architecture, lifestyle, etc., when such visits can be realized only by visiting this beautiful building.
Qazvin Chehelston Mansion is one of the most attractive historical monuments in Qazvin that is located in the best part of the city. It can be said that this building was one of the rarest palaces during the reign of Shah Tahmasb that has survived since then and is of great historical, architectural and cultural importance.
There are 2 separate floors inside this palace, in each of that you can see exquisite paintings and calligraphy and enjoy seeing them to the fullest. Unfortunately, some of the paintings have disappeared over time, but fortunately many of them remain intact. It should be noted that this beautiful palace was first registered in the list of historical monuments in February 1954. Qazvin Chehelston Palace can be an exceptional opportunity for most people who are very interested in calligraphy, because this palace also functions as a calligraphy museum and has a lot of fans in this regard.
Architecture of Qazvin Chehelston Palace
This magnificent palace is located in the middle of a beautiful garden surrounded by thick and lush trees. Qazvin Chehelstone Palace has 2 separate floors and is octagonal in shape. The area of this building is over 500 square meters, the columns of the lower floor are made of brick and the columns of the upper floor, as well as the railings of the porch are made of wood. In addition to railings and columns, the upper floor frames are also very beautiful meshes that seem to be made of high quality and beautiful wood. Upon entering the lower floor, you will see very attractive and beautiful murals that this particular style is related to the Qazvin school, and if you are interested in Iranian art and schools, with a little research you can find the beautiful works of the Qazvin school.
But what has doubled the charm of this palace is the use of colored and very attractive glass in this palace, that is known as one of the symbols of Iranian architecture. It seems that these colored glasses have many applications in Iranian architecture and are not studied only in terms of aesthetics. For example, some sources say that colored glass and its reflection of light during the day, even removes pests such as mosquitoes, flies, etc. But above all, the effective role that these colored glasses have played in the visual beauty of Iranian architecture is undeniable. Finally, we can point to the small and narrow stairs that connect these two floors, that also have their own charm. As you climb the stairs, you must be careful of the steps you take carefully, and on the other hand, you will lose the charm of the interior of Qazvin Chehelston Palace.
What can be seen in Qazvin Chehelston Palace?
As we said, both floors of this palace are full of exquisite works of visual arts and you can see calligraphy masterpieces as well as murals on both floors. But we are sure that you will be surprised to see the exquisite murals related to Qazvin school on the first floor. Upstairs or on the second floor, you can also see some very attractive and unique calligraphy works, all of that belong to well-known artists in this field. Outside this large emirate, there is a very large courtyard that whenever you feel like it or you like to freshen up, you can walk there and enjoy its pleasant atmosphere and feel as if you have stepped into the Safavid era and are watching one. You are one of the most special historical moments of that time and luxurious place.
