Pavilion

Islamic Republic of Iran Pavilion

A look inside one of the world’s oldest civilisations

  • Theme

    An ancient and stable civilisation, a welcoming nation

  • Location
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A colourful odeto a classic tome

Inspired by the many tales in the classic book One Thousand and One Nights, the Islamic Republic of Iran Pavilion is a collection of 13 box-like blue buildings of various sizes, each of them housed within a curtain of hanging, bronze-coloured balls. These curtain structures surround each building on all four sides, and they are made of long strands of clay beads that part to admit visitors.

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Immerse yourself in an otherworldly environment inspired by the One Thousand and One Nights.

Notice the hundreds of fired clay curtain-like elements draped over the pavilion's walls.