{"id":56988,"date":"2024-01-25T14:28:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T09:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/?p=56988"},"modified":"2025-10-19T16:01:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T11:31:33","slug":"saadabad-complex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/saadabad-complex\/","title":{"rendered":"Saadabad Complex: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You haven&#8217;t really experienced <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\">Tehran<\/a><\/strong> without visiting the magnificent <strong>Saadabad Palace Complex<\/strong>. The Saadabad complex was one of the summer residences of the <strong>Qajar<\/strong> and <strong>Pahlavi<\/strong> monarchs. It is currently one of Tehran&#8217;s major tourist attractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/sadabad-complex\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/sadabad-complex\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saadabad complex<\/a><\/strong>, a historic and culturally important site known for its lush gardens and surrounding greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of Saadabad Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Saadabad Complex Inside the Mellat Palace\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Saadabad-Complex-Inside-the-Mellat-Palace.jpg\" alt=\"Saadabad Complex, Inside the Mellat Palace\" class=\"wp-image-56996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Saadabad-Complex-Inside-the-Mellat-Palace.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Saadabad-Complex-Inside-the-Mellat-Palace-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saadabad Complex, Inside the Mellat Palace (photo by Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What we now know as Saadabad Palace and Gardens was once a small summer retreat in Shemiran&#8217;s foothills. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tehran<\/a><\/strong> expanded over time, and the area eventually became part of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saadabad Palace has borne witness to three major historical eras:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qajar Era (1785-1925)<\/strong>&nbsp;Originally built as a summer residence for Qajar royalty, the oldest structure dates back to <strong>Ahmad Shah Qajar<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pahlavi Era (1925-1979)&nbsp;<\/strong>Reza Shah Pahlavi claimed parts of Saadabad after coming to power. He renovated existing buildings and constructed new palaces across the complex. During his rule, it hosted important political affairs. <strong>Mohammad Reza Pahlavi<\/strong>, his son, then inherited the throne. More palaces were added as the Pahlavi family grew over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-Revolution (1979-Present)&nbsp;<\/strong>On Imam Khomeini&#8217;s orders, Saadabad was converted into a public museum after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, offering insight into royal lifestyles. It is still used for official state functions and is open to the public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saadabad Palace Complex Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" title=\"Sadabad Palace Architecture\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sadabad-Palace-Architecture.jpg\" alt=\"Sa'dabad Palace Architecture\" class=\"wp-image-56997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sadabad-Palace-Architecture.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sadabad-Palace-Architecture-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sa&#8217;dabad Palace Architecture (photo by Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Saadabad Palace blends European and traditional Persian architectural styles across its palaces and structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complex spans 300 hectares in total. About 110 hectares are occupied by the palace buildings themselves. The remaining 180 hectares encompass vast gardens, underground aqueducts, and greenhouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned Iranian and international architects designed each palace. Materials like marble, stucco, tile, and mirrorwork were used artfully to construct and decorate the interiors. The palaces feature both classical and modern designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, the <strong>White Palace<\/strong> has four Roman-style columns on its facade. The Green Palace was named &#8220;<strong>Marble Palace<\/strong>&#8221; for its decorative green marble front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Various palaces, from the early Qajar era to the Pahlavi dynasty, were built over time. Each structure has its unique architecture and history that we will explore later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museums and Palaces of Saadabad Complex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the 1979 Iranian Revolution, many Saadabad palaces were converted into public museums:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The White Palace Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"320\" title=\"White Palace Museum Saadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Palace-Museum-Saadabad-Complex.jpg\" alt=\"White Palace Museum, Saadabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-56998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Palace-Museum-Saadabad-Complex.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/White-Palace-Museum-Saadabad-Complex-768x315.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">White Palace Museum, Saadabad Complex (photo by Wikimedia Commons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The White Palace, also known as Mellat Palace, has the most significant footprint among Saadabad palaces. It served as the summer residence of <strong>Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi<\/strong> and his wife, <strong>Farah<\/strong>. Construction began in 1931 on Reza Shah&#8217;s orders and lasted about five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohammad Reza Shah had his office here, and it housed the administrative affairs and ceremonies of the royal court.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some prominent surviving works include large oil paintings by <strong>Master Behzad<\/strong> and his students. It also contains fine Persian rugs, historical ceramics, valuable crystals, European chandeliers and sconces, and a writing desk belonging to Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France before the revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Black Palace Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"516\" title=\"Museum of Fine Arts in Saadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Museum-of-Fine-Arts-in-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Fine Arts in Saadabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-56999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Museum-of-Fine-Arts-in-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Museum-of-Fine-Arts-in-Saadabad-Complex-1-768x508.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Museum of Fine Arts in Saadabad Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Called the Black Palace for its dark marble cladding, this visually striking building occupies the southernmost section of Saadabad grounds. From 1967-78, it served as the residence of the Minister of the Royal Court. In 1982, it was inaugurated as the <strong>Museum of Fine Arts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shams Pahlavi Palace Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"780\" title=\"Shams Pahlavi Palace Museum Saadabad\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Shams-Pahlavi-Palace-Museum-Saadabad-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shams Pahlavi Palace Museum, Saadabad\" class=\"wp-image-57002\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shams Pahlavi Palace Museum, Saadabad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Located in Saadabad&#8217;s northwest corner, Shams Palace now houses a rich, expansive museum documenting the evolution of mankind. It also displays Empress Farah&#8217;s royal dresses in the Museum of Royal Clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ashraf Palace Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"552\" title=\"Museum of Royal Dinnerware of Saadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Museum-of-Royal-Dinnerware-of-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Royal Dinnerware of Saadabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-57003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Museum-of-Royal-Dinnerware-of-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Museum-of-Royal-Dinnerware-of-Saadabad-Complex-1-768x544.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Museum of Royal Dinnerware of Saadabad Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now known as the Museum of Royal Dinnerware, Ashraf Palace occupies Saadabad&#8217;s eastern grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Queen Mother&#8217;s Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now called the Assembly Building, this former residence of <strong>Taj ol-Molouk<\/strong>, Reza Shah&#8217;s mother, is used to host foreign dignitaries of the Iranian government. Off-limits to the general public, it lies adjacent to the administrative headquarters of the Saadabad complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bahman Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Bahman Palace in Saadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahman-Palace-in-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bahman Palace in Saadabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-56903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahman-Palace-in-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bahman-Palace-in-Saadabad-Complex-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bahman Palace in Saadabad Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Bahman Palace was built during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah. This building is considered one of the most beautiful structures in Sa&#8217;dabad Complex. It was the residence of the Shah&#8217;s nephew and son of Gholam Reza Pahlavi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Bahman Palace houses the administration offices of Sa&#8217;dabad Complex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shahram Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" title=\"Military Museum in Sadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Military-Museum-in-Sadabad-Complex.jpg\" alt=\"Military Museum in Sa'dabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-57004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Military-Museum-in-Sadabad-Complex.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Military-Museum-in-Sadabad-Complex-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Military-Museum-in-Sadabad-Complex-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Military Museum in Sa&#8217;dabad Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Formerly the residence of Taj al-Molouk, second wife of Reza Shah and later Shahram, son of Ashraf Pahlavi. Shahram Palace has also been transformed into a military museum in the center of Sa&#8217;dabad Complex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Old Crown Prince Palace is also known as Karbas Palace. Initially, this palace was the workplace and retreat of Reza Shah Pahlavi; however, after his dismissal during the second Pahlevi era, his grandson Reza Pahlavi used the Karbas Palace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farah Pahlavi Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" title=\"Pahlavi Family Clothes Museum Saadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Pahlavi-Family-Clothes-Museum-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pahlavi Family Clothes Museum, Saadabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-57006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Pahlavi-Family-Clothes-Museum-Saadabad-Complex-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Pahlavi-Family-Clothes-Museum-Saadabad-Complex-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Pahlavi-Family-Clothes-Museum-Saadabad-Complex-1-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pahlavi Family Clothes Museum, Saadabad Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The building of this palace is located at the northernmost point of the Sa&#8217;dabad Complex and has beautiful and unique architecture. From 2006 to the present, various exhibitions of traditional clothing and fashion have been held in this building.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leila Pahlavi Palace&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Leila Palace building, located in the center of the Sa&#8217;dabad complex in <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\" title=\"Tehran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Tehran<\/a>, is the last palace built in this complex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Omidvar Brothers Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"369\" title=\"Omidvar Brothers Museum in Sadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Omidvar-Brothers-Museum-in-Sadabad-Complex.jpg\" alt=\"Omidvar Brothers Museum in Sa'dabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-57008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Omidvar-Brothers-Museum-in-Sadabad-Complex.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Omidvar-Brothers-Museum-in-Sadabad-Complex-768x363.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Omidvar Brothers Museum in Sa&#8217;dabad Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The building of the Omidvar Brothers Museum in the northwest of Sa&#8217;dabad Complex dates back to the <strong>Qajar<\/strong> era. Some palace attendants and guards used to rest here, and carriages of the royal court were kept in this section. The Omidvar brothers were the first Iranian world travelers who began their journey around the world in 1954. Their valuable historical artifacts are kept in this museum, and the collection is open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a84109597edb9aa92d8c93963b47fa51\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">SURFIRAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.2\">Iran Tours With Travel Experts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click and explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iran-tours-surfiran.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" title=\"iran tours surfiran\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/iran-tours-surfiran.jpg\" alt=\"Iran Tours\" class=\"wp-image-56427 size-full\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Palaces and Museums<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional museums include the Royal Albums and Documents Museum at the old Imperial Guards building, the Royal Kitchen Museum inside Mellat Palace, the Water Museum, and the Royal Automobiles Museum. The Gholamreza Pahlavi Palace is now the Royal Arms Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saadabad Aqueducts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Darband River<\/strong> once flowed through the Saadabad garden, making Shemiran lush and verdant. However, the expanding gardens and plantations under Reza Shah necessitated irrigation aqueducts to water the trees. Hence, twelve underground aqueducts were built throughout Saadabad &#8211; some still flow silently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sa&#8217;dabad Palace Amenities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For visitors&#8217; convenience, Sa&#8217;dabad Palace offers suitable amenities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prayer Room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qajar Photo Studio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mellat Palace Cinema Hall for Conventions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Radio Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caf\u00e9 &amp; Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden Transport Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art Center for Independent Art Activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gates of Sa&#8217;dabad Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"429\" title=\"Saadabad Complex Gate\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Saadabad-Complex-Gate.jpg\" alt=\"Saadabad Complex Gate\" class=\"wp-image-57011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Saadabad-Complex-Gate.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Saadabad-Complex-Gate-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saadabad Complex Gate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Due to the vastness of Sa&#8217;dabad Garden and its access to various surrounding gardens, gates were installed all around the historic Sa&#8217;dabad complex, of which currently only the <strong>Zaferanieh Street<\/strong> and <strong>Darband Street<\/strong> gates are open to tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The list of gates of the Sa&#8217;dabad Palace complex is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nizamieh Gate (the former route of access for Reza Shah Pahlavi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zaferanieh Gate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darband Street Gate (the former route of access for Mohammad Reza Pahlavi)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Darband Square Gate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two Ja&#8217;farabad Gates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>River Gate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Palace Gate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Sa&#8217;dabad Palace in Tehran?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sa&#8217;dabad complex is located in the northern part of Tehran at the foothills of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/tochal\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/tochal\/\">Tochal mountain<\/a><\/strong>. The Sa&#8217;dabad complex is surrounded by the northern districts of <strong>Niyavaran<\/strong> to the east, <strong>Velenjak<\/strong> to the west, and <strong>Tajrish<\/strong> to the south.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"780\" title=\"Visitng Saadabad Complex\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Visitng-Saadabad-Complex.jpg\" alt=\"Visitng Saadabad Complex\" class=\"wp-image-57022\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visitng Saadabad Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saadabad Palace Opening Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sa&#8217;dabad Palace&#8217;s opening hours are from <strong>9 AM<\/strong> to <strong>7 PM<\/strong> during Spring and Summer and from <strong>8 AM<\/strong> to <strong>5 PM<\/strong> during fall and winter, owing to colder weather and earlier nightfall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on buying tickets on-site, the ticket booths are open until 5:30 PM during Spring and Summer and until 3:30 PM during fall and winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nearby Attractions to Sa&#8217;dabad Palace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s unlikely you&#8217;ll have spare time after wandering Sa&#8217;dabad&#8217;s grounds, we&#8217;ll still introduce some of the top nearby attractions to visit if you do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tajrish Bazaar<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" title=\"Tajrish Bazaar Tehran\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tajrish-Bazaar-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tajrish Bazaar, Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-57013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tajrish-Bazaar-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tajrish-Bazaar-Tehran-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tajrish Bazaar, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tajrish&#8217;s old-world traditional <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/iranian-bazaars-a-shoppers-guide-to-exquisite-goods\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/iranian-bazaars-a-shoppers-guide-to-exquisite-goods\/\">bazaar<\/a><\/strong> and ambiance make it one of Tehran&#8217;s top sights &#8211; it holds novelty for all. This covered the market&#8217;s age-old shops, the hustle and bustle of shoppers, and the sound of the call to prayer from the <strong>Emamzadeh Saleh<\/strong> shrine across the way, which offers a singular experience. Tajrish Bazaar has around 400 stores selling vegetables, fruits, copperware, apparel, spices, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Hesabi Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"488\" title=\"Dr Hesabi Museum Tehran\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dr.-Hesabi-Museum-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Hesabi Museum, Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-57015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dr.-Hesabi-Museum-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dr.-Hesabi-Museum-Tehran-1-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Hesabi Museum, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Essentially, the house of this renowned scientist was turned into a museum after he died in 1993, becoming one of Tehran&#8217;s attractions. Located on the third floor of Dr. Hesabi&#8217;s home, close to Sa&#8217;dabad Palace, the museum displays his personal belongings, medals, honors, writings, academic documents, old photos, and more for public viewing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ferdows Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"584\" title=\"Ferdows Garden Tehran\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ferdows-Garden-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ferdows Garden, Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-57018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ferdows-Garden-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ferdows-Garden-Tehran-1-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ferdows Garden, Tehran (photo by Alibaba)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A large traditional <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/traditional-persian-gardens-a-retreat-into-a-serene-paradise\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/traditional-persian-gardens-a-retreat-into-a-serene-paradise\/\">Persian garden<\/a><\/strong> with a historic mansion dating to the Qajar era, today, Ferdows Garden also houses Iran&#8217;s Cinema Museum, offering opportunities for admiring nature and traditional architecture along with the cinema museum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f94931\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:31px;line-height:1.2\"><strong>Book Tehran Hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-8c8af59c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/city\/tehran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click and explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/hotel\/city\/tehran?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=surfiraninbanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Espinas Palace Hotel in Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-55094 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel-780x518.jpg 780w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel-840x558.jpg 840w, https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Espinas-Palace-Hotel.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautiful Saadabad Palace tells the story of Iran&#8217;s history. Its gardens and buildings show what life was like for Iran&#8217;s royal families. Walking around Saadabad lets visitors go back and imagine life in the palace long ago. From its small beginnings as a summer home to the grand buildings there today, Saadabad has many great things to see. Its fancy palaces and museums make visiting Saadabad a must for anyone who wants to learn about Iran&#8217;s royal past. 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