Chehel Sotun
palace in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site
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Summary
Chehel Sotun is a palace[1]. It ranks in the top 8% of palace entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (898 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Award received: Aga Khan Award for Architecture[3]
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: District 3[4]
- Country: Iran[5]
- Instance of: pavilion[6], cultural property[7], architectural landmark[8]
- Commissioned by: Abbas the Great[9], Abbas II of Persia[10], Sultan Husayn[11]
- Named after: column[12]
- Architectural style: Safavid architecture[13]
- Made from material: brick[14], stone[15], plaster[16], tile[17], wood[18], aina-kari[19]
- Part of: Chehel Sotun Garden[20]
- Has use: royal palace[21], workshop[22], museum[23]
- Commons category: Chehel Sotun[24]
- Inspired by: Apadana of Persepolis[25]
- Heritage designation: Iranian National Heritage[26]
- Date of official opening: 1647[27], 1706[28]
- Native label: چهل ستون[29]
- Different from: Chehel Sotun (Qazvin)[30], Chihil Sutun[31], Jahan Nama Palace (Afghanistan)[32], Jahan Nama Palace (Chaharbagh)[33], Jahan Nama Palace (Farahabad)[34], Jahan Nama Palace (Shiraz)[35]
- Elevation above sea level: 1582 m[36]
- Directions: اصفهان، میدان امام، دروازه دولت[37]
- Category for the interior of the item: Category:Interior of Chehel Sotun[38]
Why It Matters
Chehel Sotun has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] It is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
What awards did Chehel Sotun receive?
Honors received include Aga Khan Award for Architecture[3].