Situated in the northern part of Tehran, Niavaran Palace was built in an area as wide as 9000 square meters. The whole Niavaran complex consists of some other parts including Private library, Ahmad Shahi Pavilion, Saheb Gharaniyeh Palace and Jahan Nama Museum. The main palace was completed in 1968 and it was the living place of Mohammad Reza Shah and his family, the last Pahlavi King before Iranian revelation in 1980. To reach the palace you should pass through a beautiful garden that has remained from Qajar dynasty. During the rule of Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, this place was a Reed bed (Neyzar), and due to this reason, the garden was called “Ney Avaran” and throughout the time, the region was known as “Niavaran”. The Palace is situated in the northeast part of the garden and depicts Iranian architecture while making use of modern technology. It consists of two floors along with a half floor. The first floor was designed to accommodate guests, and the second floor included the family's private bedrooms and living room. The half-floor was used as the office and also it was the room of the smallest member of the Pahlavi family, Leyla Pahlavi. Niavaran Palace is decorated with exquisite collection of painting by Iranian and foreign artists, along with many decorative items in every corner of the palace.
