Naseri Palace

Naseri Palace
کاخ ناصری
Top: Naseri palace in 1879, photographed by Abdollah Mirza Qajar; bottom: Naseri Palace in 22 December 2024
Interactive map of the Naseri Palace area
General information
Architectural style
Iranian
LocationShahrestanak, Alborz
Year built1878–1881

The Naseri Palace (Persian: کاخ ناصری), or Shahrestanak Palace (Persian: کاخ شهرستانک), is a 19th-century royal summer residence in Shahrestanak, a mountain village in the Alborz province, Iran.[1] Commissioned by the Qajar ruler Naser al-Din Shah, the complex was constructed between 1878 and 1881 as a scenic retreat along the mountain route connecting Tehran to the northern province of Mazandaran.[2]

Following a long period of abandonment and structural decay, the historic palace underwent an extensive multi-year revitalization project that was largely completed between 2021 and 2026.[3] The fully restored complex is repurposed to serve as a boutique hotel, restaurant, art gallery, and cultural tourism hub.[4][3]

References

  1. ^ "Shahrestanak: a gem of nature and history near Tehran". Tehran Times. 2024-09-21. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  2. ^ "Naseri Palace of Shahristan – Walking In Iran". Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  3. ^ a b "Exploitation of historical sites should be handed over to private sector: minister". Tehran Times. 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  4. ^ "Qajar-era remote residence to be turned into boutique hotel". Tehran Times. 2021-01-02. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  • Media related to Shahrestanak Palace at Wikimedia Commons