INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
at providing auditory material on historical buildings, monuments, and objects displayed at museums of the [palace] complex, which is
located in northern Iran, Mehr reported on Wednesday.The guide covers six museums and their objects as well as narrations of historical
events from the Qajar to the Pahlavi era, the report said.Upon entering the complex or during the visit, visitors can use the device in two
ways; by installing a relevant application on their mobile phones, or by taking a scan of QR codes installed along the way.The audio guide
helps sightseers to visit and enjoy tourist attractions and museums of this complex at their own pace
It will be equipped in the English language soon
Furthermore, Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex launched a series of virtual tours through technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and
virtual reality (VR) earlier this year.Covering an area of about eleven hectares, the complex is 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 a residence of Mohammad Reza Shah, and his family.With an area of 9,000 square meters, the palace is entirely
adorned with magnificent plasterwork, mirror work, and tile work
Its architecture boasts a blend of pre-and post-Islamic arts.Its beautifully decorated and fully furnished interior features loads of
artworks, such as precious paintings and sculptures by Iranian and foreign artists.AM
