Hasht Behesht
Pavilion in Isfahan, Iran
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Hasht Behesht or Hasht-Behesht (هشتبهشت, also romanized as Hašt-Behešt, lit. 'the Eight Heavens') is a 17th-century pavilion in Isfahan, Iran. It was built by the order of Suleiman I, the eighth shah of Safavid Iran, and functioned mainly as a private pavilion.[1] It is located in Isfahan's famous Charbagh Street. It was also the first modern school in Isfahan called His Majesty's School (Madrese Homayouni).[2][3]
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| Architectural style | Iranian |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran |
| Coordinates | 32.6534°N 51.6702°E |
Structure
As indicated on its name, the two-story pavilion of Hasht Behesht was built on the hasht-behesht plan, that is a type of floor plan consisting of a central hall surrounded by eight rooms.[4] The building is of an octagonal shape,[4] and has two main entrances. Four larger sides of it feature large balconies (iwans), under which some tall and thin wooden columns are raised.
The pavilion is decorated with mural paintings, perforated woodwork, prismatic mirrors, tilework, and plasterwork.[1][5]
Gallery
An 1840 drawing of Hasht Behesht by French artist Pascal Coste
Hasht Behesht seen from behind the pool
A room inside Hasht Behesht
Interior of a ceiling in Hasht Behesht
Interior of a ceiling in Hasht Behesht
Interior of a ceiling in Hasht Behesht
Interior of a ceiling in Hasht Behesht
An exterior view of Hasht Behesht
Hasht Behesht at night
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