Looking from the balcony to the garden, court, and pool. I forgot to write about the interesting story about the name of the building. The balcony has 20 columns which their reflection in the pool water creates 20 more columns, so one would see 40 columns when he is in the other side of the court. And the name of the building (Chehel-Sotoon) verbally means 40 columns. 
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Whose palace was it?
this looks so beautiful, i might say it looks like a dream sequence from 1000 nights, but i guess you might hate me for saing that, because it´s such a clicheé comment. :)
Natalie; It was the ceremonial palace of King Abbas the Great of Safavid Kingdom.
Thanks Cynthia. Nothing is cliche when said by heart.
Wonderful photo and story to compliment. The detail, symmetry, and design was planned with brilliance. Today buildings are being designed while being constructed.
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