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The '''National Garden''' ({{lang-fa|''Bāq e Melli'' – ''باغ ملی''}}) is a historical and governmental compound in [[Tehran]], [[Iran]].
The '''National Garden''' ({{lang-fa|باغ ملی}}, ''Bāgh-e Melli'') is a historical and governmental compound in [[Tehran]], [[Iran]].


Formerly referred to as the '''Parade Square''' ({{lang|fa|''میدان مشق'' – ''Meydān e Mašq''}}, {{lang|fa|''میدان رژه'' – ''Meydān e Reže''}}), it used to be a military shooting range during the [[Qajar]] period. It was then turned into a [[public park]] for a short period, and eventually important governmental offices and museums were built around it.<ref>''Iranshahr Encyclopedia of Architectural History ({{lang|fa|دانشنامه تاریخ معماری ایران‌شهر}}): The National Garden ({{lang|fa|باغ ملی}})''</ref>
Formerly referred to as the '''Parade Square''' ({{lang-fa|میدان مشق}}, ''Meydān-e Mašq'') ({{lang|fa|میدان رژه}}, ''Meydān-e Reže''), it used to be a military shooting range during the [[Qajar]] period. It was then turned into a [[public park]] for a short period, and eventually important governmental offices and museums were built around it.<ref>''Iranshahr Encyclopedia of Architectural History ({{lang|fa|دانشنامه تاریخ معماری ایران‌شهر}}): The National Garden ({{lang|fa|باغ ملی}})''</ref>


Building number 9 of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Iran)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] (formerly the ''Police House''), the [[Tehran University of Art|University of Art]] (formerly the ''Cossack House''), [[Malik National Museum of Iran|Malek National Museum]], Post and Communication Museum, and the [[National Museum of Iran|National Museum]] are situated in the compound.
Building number 9 of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Iran)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]] (formerly the "Police House"), the [[Tehran University of Art|University of Art]] (formerly the "Cossack House"), [[Malik National Museum of Iran|Malek National Museum]], Post and Communication Museum, and the [[National Museum of Iran|National Museum]] are situated in the compound.


==History==
==History==
The field was first constructed as a shooting practice range, during the reign of the [[Qajar Dynasty]]. It was used for the military garrison, and the [[Cossack]]s practiced military parade in it. The range was then developed during the reign of [[Nassereddin Shah Qajar|Nasser ed Din Shah]], with a new building named ''Cossack House'', which was somewhat transformed during the reign of [[Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar|Mozaffar ed Din Shah]].
The field was first constructed as a shooting practice range, during the reign of the [[Qajar Dynasty]]. It was used for the military garrison, and the [[Cossack]]s practiced military parade in it. The range was then developed during the reign of [[Nassereddin Shah Qajar|Nasser ed Din Shah]], with a new building named ''Cossack House'', which was somewhat transformed during the reign of [[Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar|Mozaffar ed Din Shah]].


Under the rule of [[Reza Shah]] of the [[Pahlavi Dynasty]], the range was turned into a modern [[public park]] for a short period, and the famous gate of the compound was built by Mirza Mehdi Khan Shaghaghi (Momtahen od Dowle) before the arrival of [[World War II]]. Eventually, important governmental buildings were built around the compound; such as the ''Police House'' (or the ''Shahrbani House'') which was built for ''[[Shahrbani]]'', an organization responsible for maintaining security in the city.
Under the rule of [[Reza Shah]] of the [[Pahlavi Dynasty]], the range was turned into a modern [[public park]] for a short period, and the famous gate of the compound was built by Mirza Mehdi Khan Shaghaghi (Momtahen od Dowle) before the arrival of [[World War II]]. Eventually, important governmental buildings were built around the compound; such as the "Police House" (or the "Shahrbani House") which was built for ''[[Shahrbani]]'', an organization responsible for maintaining security in the city.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Bagh-e Melli.jpg|The National Garden in the 1960s
Bagh-e Melli.jpg|The National Garden in the 1960s
پاییز و سردر باغ ملی.jpg|The area in front of the gate
پاییز و سردر باغ ملی.jpg|The area in front of the gate
Meydan Mashgh Tehran.jpg|[[Tehran University of Art|University of Art]]<br>(formerly the ''Cossack House'')
Meydan Mashgh Tehran.jpg|[[Tehran University of Art|University of Art]]<br>(formerly the "Cossack House")
Gazzaghkhaneh Tehran.jpg|Part of the complex of the former ''Cossack House''
Gazzaghkhaneh Tehran.jpg|Part of the complex of the former ''Cossack House''
Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Tehran.jpg|[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Iran)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]<br>(formerly the ''Police House'')
Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Tehran.jpg|[[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Iran)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]<br>(formerly the "Police House")
</gallery>
</gallery>


Revision as of 17:43, 21 July 2017

Not to be confused with National Botanical Garden of Iran or National Garden, Athens.
The National Garden
Gate of the National Garden
LocationTehran, Iran
Coordinates35°41′10″N 51°25′05″E / 35.6862°N 51.4180°E / 35.6862; 51.4180

The National Garden (Template:Lang-fa, Bāgh-e Melli) is a historical and governmental compound in Tehran, Iran.

Formerly referred to as the Parade Square (Template:Lang-fa, Meydān-e Mašq) (میدان رژه, Meydān-e Reže), it used to be a military shooting range during the Qajar period. It was then turned into a public park for a short period, and eventually important governmental offices and museums were built around it.[1]

Building number 9 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (formerly the "Police House"), the University of Art (formerly the "Cossack House"), Malek National Museum, Post and Communication Museum, and the National Museum are situated in the compound.

History

The field was first constructed as a shooting practice range, during the reign of the Qajar Dynasty. It was used for the military garrison, and the Cossacks practiced military parade in it. The range was then developed during the reign of Nasser ed Din Shah, with a new building named Cossack House, which was somewhat transformed during the reign of Mozaffar ed Din Shah.

Under the rule of Reza Shah of the Pahlavi Dynasty, the range was turned into a modern public park for a short period, and the famous gate of the compound was built by Mirza Mehdi Khan Shaghaghi (Momtahen od Dowle) before the arrival of World War II. Eventually, important governmental buildings were built around the compound; such as the "Police House" (or the "Shahrbani House") which was built for Shahrbani, an organization responsible for maintaining security in the city.

References

  1. ^ Iranshahr Encyclopedia of Architectural History (دانشنامه تاریخ معماری ایران‌شهر): The National Garden (باغ ملی)

See also

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