The Isfahan Governor's Palace resides within the walls of the Rashk-e Jenan, also known as Rashk Palace. The building was built in the Safavid-era, in Isfahan, Darvazeh Dowlat, on Bagh-e Goldasteh Street. It's listed in Iran's National Heritage list since March 16, 1986, under the registration number 1710. The structure was destroyed in March 2026 during the Iran War after being hit by a direct strike by the Israeli Air Force.

History

The palace was built during the Safavid era and renovated during the Qajar period. The monument was registered as one of Iran's national heritage sites on March 16, 1986 (Esfand 25, 1364) under registration number 1710, titled "Governor's Building (Rashk-e Jenan)". The building hosted the governor of Isfahan up until its destruction.

The structure was destroyed in March 2026 during the Iran War after being hit by a direct strike by the Israeli Air Force.

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