Chehel Sotun

Isfahan, Iran

Freely accessible

Public space — no opening hours to check.

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Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-18:00
Admission: Ticketed
Wheelchair access: Accessible

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Chehel Sotoun, a 17th-century pavilion and garden in Isfahan, Iran, was commissioned by Abbas the Great and completed by Shah Abbas II for royal entertainment and formal receptions during the Safavid era. The name, meaning "Forty Columns" in Persian, reflects its iconic architectural feature. Built in the distinctive Safavid style, the structure employs traditional materials including tile, plaster, brick, stone, and intricate mirror-work (aina-kari) characteristic of the period. The pavilion and its surrounding garden were recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 as part of the Persian Gardens inscription, which encompasses nine Iranian gardens of exceptional cultural and historical significance.