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Ekhtesasi (Exclusive) Palace, Roodsar This palace is in a park adjoining the governor's edifice in Roodsar. The main plan of the palace is rectangular, with two horse shoe shaped vicinities in the northern wing. This two-storied building with a gable roof was exclusively built as a temporary residence for Reza Shah. Gomrok (Custom) Edifice Complex, Anzali The original buildings are related to the Qajar era. These were constructed by the Russians and later renovated during the Pahlavi period. The music building was constructed on Grecian lines, as the architect was a Greek. The dome of the structure is supported by eight spherical pillars. Being utilized by the musicians of the forces, it came to be known as the music building. The ship maintenance and repair as well as the other sections, which were the modern establishments of the times, are still of interest and importance. Two custom houses and the naval base are monuments of the Pahlavi period. Mian Poshteh Palace, Anzali This palace was constructed under the orders of Pahlavi I, in the midst of a 17 hectare garden in the Port of Anzali. The building has an area of 1,168 sq. m. and consists of halls, saloons, chambers and other sections. On its ceilings and walls are skillful effects of plaster and embossed works. In the northern wing there is a large gateway which adjoins the parlor. On the sides of the staircases are windows imprinted with figures of the sun. The most beautiful part of the palace is the winding staircase which finds its way to the roof. Zarqamol Saltaneh Summer Residing Palace, Hashtpar These palaces are located in the villages of 'Maryan' and 'Aqaloo'. Zarqamol Saltaneh was one of the rulers of 'Gorgan Rood River'. Each of these palaces is composed of three divisions named as, the noble class, the barracks and the stables. The above mentioned palaces were set ablaze during the Constitutional Movement. By investing on these structures in their reconstruction, the same could be promising sight-seeing vicinities in Gilan. Zarqamol Saltaneh Winter Residing Palace, Talesh This palace is situated in the city of Hashtpar and has an architectural combination of the traditional Iranian and western styles. It dates back to the Qajar period and has a gable roof. The structure has eight doors, thereby the name of the city is 'Hashtbar', which later came to be known as 'Hashtpar' (Hasht meaning eight in the Persian language). Currently Hashtpar is called Talesh and the said palace is still a place of interest there. Other Palaces and Edifices, Gilan Other historical monuments are the Post Office, Iran Hotel, the ex-Commanders edifice, the Pavillion in Rasht, the Mowtamedi building, the Municipality and Dawoodzadeh buildings in Bandar Anzali, the small and large arcade, Chini Chiyan, Golshan, Mohtasham, Mirza Ahmad and Ahan in Rasht related to the Qajar era, the Sardar Amjad edifice in Talesh and the Nahar Khoran palace in Roodsar related to the Pahlavi period. |
