My hometown (Esfahan) has been the capital of Persia in 17th century. Here are some pictures of Chehel-sotoon which is one of the buildings that has been used as one of the King's residnese at that time. I can't call it a Palace exactly, nevertheless it has some beautiful miniature paintings inside on walls. Chehelsotoon means Forty (Chehel) column[s] (Sotoon). The exterior of the building has 20 columns and since there is a pond in front of it the reflection of the 20 columns has been added to the actual number in its name. We like to boast!