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Baq-e-Shah (Safavi) Edifice and Garden, Behshahr The municipality of Behshahr city is the former Baq-e-Shah, reputedly known as Ashraf-ol-Belad of the Safavid period, which is full of fir trees and beautiful flowers. A new structure has been built on the ruins of the old one, well known as the 'Dewan Khaneh'. The length of this building is thrice the width. Farah Abad (Safavi) Aggregate, Sary This aggregate is at a distance of 28 km. north of Sary, in the village of Farah Abad. During the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid, the same was considered as one of the important structures in the north of Iran. It was because of this reason that the royal palaces, mosques, schools, bazaars, baths, bridges and gardens were set up here. Unfortunately this was destroyed by a group of rebellious Cossacks of the Tzar. Only the mosque remained untouched in this turmoil. The said structure, that is the mosque comprised of a central court-yard and chambers on the east, west and northern sides. It is unique in architectural techniques and was most probably utilized as a school. Today, this mosque is in a better condition as it has undergone repairs. But unfortunately, due to the passage of time, the palace (Jahan Nama) is heading towards deterioration. Ramsar Edifice and Garden, Ramsar The historical garden of Ramsar and its relative structures are on national record and under support of the Cultural Heritage Organization of Iran. This garden covers an area of 60,000 sq. m. and is one of the beautiful and traditional gardens in Mazandaran Province and Iran. The edifice within is a single storied, rectangular building, with a central hall, rooms and a porch with columns of stone. The architectural plan has involved great detail and shows the imprint of the reign of Pahlavi I, with its marble, plaster and mirror works. Safi Abad Palace, Behshahr This palace is situated on a mount overlooking the city of Behshahr. The palace is a relic of the Safavid period and has been repaired during the Pahlavi era. The said is square in structure and is a two storied edifice with a circular ceiling. Both internally and externally, the structure had been adorned with colored tiles belong to the same period. Unfortunately no trace of this effect has been remained today. On all sides of the palace are beautiful windows. Materials used in the construction are tiles and bricks. Tamishan Palace, Noor This palace is located 5 km. from Noor city, and was constructed under the orders of Ashraf Pahlavi (the sibling of Mohammad Reza Shah), during the reign of Pahlavi II. The said palace today is included in the aggregate of palaces which are under the surveillance of the 'Janbaz' (war veteran) Foundation. The grounds of the said palace are extremely large and include a swimming pool, stable and residential quarters for the guards. There is another palatial building opposite the palace, on the coast of the Caspian Sea; this was used as the private beach premises by the royal family. Other Palaces and Edifices, Mazandaran Other edifices and palaces in Mazandaran Province are: The Abbas Abad palace located 8 km. southeast of the township of Behshahr (related to the Safavid era): the Cheshmeh Emarat Palace in Behshahr (related to the Safavid period); the Owjabat Palace in Kalar Dasht (related to the Pahlavi era); the Babol palace in south Babol (related to the Pahlavi reign); and the Chaikhoran palace in Chaloos (related to the Pahlavi era). |
