History
Nearly a century and a half of story — from construction in the Qajar era to today's reopening for a new generation.
The Story of This Building
From its construction in the Qajar era to today's reopening — a journey of nearly a century and a half.
- ~130 years ago
Built in the Qajar Era
Built in Tehran's historic Molavi district during the Qajar era, the building's central courtyard, iwans and tilework make it a genuine remnant of the capital's old urban fabric.
- The decades after
Years of Everyday Life
For decades it was part of daily life in the Molavi neighborhood — a place people passed through, traded, and gathered.
- The last 50 years
Nearly 50 Years of Silence
Over time it fell out of use, staying closed to the public and largely forgotten for close to 50 years.
- Today
Restored & Reopening
Today, with a careful restoration of its Qajar architectural details and the addition of 17 traditional stalls, the building is coming back to welcome a new generation.