Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari

Iran’s Chaleshtar castle is a magnificent work of art merging the European architecture with Iranian designs.

Located in Iranian city of Shahr-e Kord, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, the castle hosts a plethora of artistic works, including elegant designs and wall paintings.

A museum welcoming crowds of tourists each year is housed in the awesome castle.

The structure dates from the Qajar era (1794-1924) with the year of construction in 1903 as reputedly engarved on a column capital of the monument.

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