Courthouse of Tehran

Courthouse of Tehran, also known as the Palace of Justice, is a historic courthouse in Tehran, Iran. The building was designed by Czech architect Stanislav Sůva in the Neoclassical style to house 1,200 employees, serving as the Ministry of Justice, the law court, and the criminal and civil courts.

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Type: Courthouse
Description: courthouse in Tehran, Iranian national heritage site
Also known as: “Kakh Dadgostari”, “Tehran Courthouse”, “Tehran Judicial Palace”, and “Tehran Justice Palace”
Address: صور اسرافیل

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Golestan Palace and National Museum of Iran.

Golestan Palace

Museum

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The Golestan Palace is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran, Iran. One of the oldest historic monuments in the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Golestan Palace consists of a group of eight palatial royal structures surrounded by a wall, today used mainly as museums, surrounded by an outer wall, which were once enclosed within the defensive walls of Tehran's citadel. Golestan Palace is situated 230 metres southeast of Courthouse of Tehran.

National Museum of Iran

Museum

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The National Museum of Iran houses the richest and largest collection of Iranian antiquities in the world. It is located in Tehran. The museum is the world's most important institution for Iranian history and one of the most comprehensive museums globally, home to over 3 million artifacts. National Museum of Iran is situated 680 metres northwest of Courthouse of Tehran.

Shamsol Emare

Museum

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Shams-ol-Emareh is one of Tehran’s historic buildings and a remnant of Qajar Iran. It is one of the most prominent buildings on the east side of Golestan Palace. Shamsol Emare is situated 410 metres southeast of Courthouse of Tehran.