Hasht Behesht Palace, whose glory and beauty caused many tourists to describe its magnificence, is one of the most spectacular mansions in Isfahan remained from Safavid dynasty. The central part of the palace is constructed in four sections, and its porch is facing the north featuring a small marble pool. The celling that covers these sections is lined with colorful plaster works and decorative Muqarnas vaulting. The rooms of first floor lying in every corner of the mansion are covered with decorative plaster works and glamorous paintings. On the second floor, it features a number of porches, rooms, vaults, and windows that add to its beauty. This floor is divided into corridors and chambers, each with its own unique decorations. The walls are dressed with numerous mirrors and the celling is also covered with delicate mosaics. Hasht Behesht Palace has an octagonal design and it was tried to use decorations and symbols that mirror number eight. The exterior design is lined with interesting tile works on top of the pool, which some refer to Iranian tales with moral meanings, some containing epic and national symbols, some with hunting scenes, and some displaying mythical animals and birds such as Phoenix. The construction of Hasht Behesht Palace in Isfahan was completed in 1669 that was during the kingdom of Shah Suleiman Safavi and it is considered as one of the extraordinary palaces of this dynasty.
