Majlis-e Showray-e Eslami
Iranian Parliament (literally meaning the Islamic Consultative Assembly), holds its meetings in an unusual contemporary style building located in Imam Khomeini Avenue, erected in 1960. It was formerly used to house the members of Senate (higher house of the former Parliament)and occasional international conferences. The facade is decorated with a chain motif on the wide marble entrance stair way of the building. The palaces behind the Majlis were formerly used by the members of the Royal Family; however, at present they are used for various administrative purposes.