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Kolahfrangi or Chehel Sotun is one of the most important monuments of Safavid era which is located at the center of a large garden. It is the only edifice left from the royal palaces of Shah Tahmasb times. This octagonal monument which with an area about 500m² is built on the basis of a Turk architect’s plan in two storyes, contains some small chambers and halls in each storey. The wall paintings or murals of the first floor are a typical work of Qazvin Painting School which is famous worldwide. The large hall of the upstairs with five-span sash windows in four directions, connects with the ambulatory which is topped with a highly counter decorated roof. The monument is now used as a museum. It is said that the edifice of Hasht Behesht (eight heavens) in Isfahan is made in imitation of Chehl Sotun.