Chehel Sotoun is a pleasure pavilion in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas I to be used for the shah's entertainment and receptions. Isfahan or Esfahan can refer to either a city or a province in Iran: Isfahan (city) Isfahan (province) Isfahan (rugs) Ispahan a kind of rose and an older pronounciation of the citys name. ... Shah Abbas I (شاه عباس اول) (January 27, 1571?-January 19, 1629?) was the most eminent ruler of the Safavid Dynasty. ...
The name, "Forty Columns," was inspired by the twenty slender wooden columns supporting the entrance pavilion, which, reflected in the waters of the fountain, are said to appear to be forty.
The palace contains many frescoes and painitgs on ceramic, both official portraits and pleasure scenes. Many of the ceramic panels have been dispersed and are now in the posession of major museums in the west.
Shah Abbas I entertaining guests Painting depicting an official banquet at court, with the shah and his guests enjoying wine, food, male dancers, and female musicians. Ceiling fresco at Chehel Sotoun.
In the afternoon, we will visit Si-o-Se Pol (thirty three) and khajoo bridges over zayanderud, relax in one of the traditional tea houses, drink tea and smoke Persian water pipe.
Drive to Abyaneh, an ancient fascinating village with its colorfully dressed inhabitants and mud brick houses, where little has changed for several centuries.
We will visit Armenian quarter of Jolfa, Vank cathedral, Friday mosque, shaking minarets and ChehelSotoun known as forty column palace with its exquisite wall painting.
Shah Abbas I entertaining guests Painting depicting an official banquet at court, with the Shah and his guests enjoying wine, food, dancers, and music.
ChehelSotoun (also Chehel Sotoon, Persian: چهل ستون) is a charming pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool, in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas II to be used for the Shah's entertainment and receptions.
In this palace, Shah Abbas II and his successors would receive dignitaries and ambassadors, either on the terrace or in one of the stately reception halls.
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