Niavaran offers virtual reality tour of royal palaces 

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a way of making the royal palaces more accessible and giving tourists a chance to visit the historical structure, virtual tours have been
composed of several landmark buildings, museums, and monuments constructed in the 19th and 20th centuries during the Pahlavi and late Qajar
eras.The history of the palace complex stretches back to about 280 years ago when Fath-Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty ordered a summer
residence to be built over the then countryside area of the capital
The two-story Ahmad Shahi Pavilion is one of the highlights of the complex.The main palace of the complex was originally erected for royal
ceremonies and gatherings
However, it later turned into the residence of the second king of Pahlavi king, Mohammad Reza Shah, and his family.With an area of 9,000
square meters, the palace is entirely adorned with magnificent plasterwork, mirrorwork, and tilework
Its architecture boasts a blend of pre-and post-Islamic arts.Its beautifully decorated and fully furnished interior features loads of