City Guide: Tehran

Placed at the north-central part of the country, Tehran is the capital and the most populous city of Iran. The capital sprawls at the foot of Alborz Mountain. Tehran is the industrial, economical, political, cultural and population center of Iran. Having a vast highway network, the city is the focus of the railway network of Iran. Tehran is the seat of the Parliament of Iran.

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• Tourist Attractions

  Tehran is grateful with its palaces, museums, squares, parks and gardens. The closeness of the mountains to the city transforms Tehran into a ski oasis.
  
  Golestan (Rose Garden) Palace being a Qajar architecture is one of the significant and most visited attractions in the capital. The palace within a garden is composed of several buildings including the best museums in Iran. Ivan-e Takht-e Marmar (Marble Throne Verandah) harboring an alabaster throne, Shams-Al Emarat (Edifice of the Sun) and Negar Khane are among these museums.
  
  Niavaran Place Complex placed at the north of the city is composed of several buildings and a museum. This complex comprises Sahebqaraniyeh Palace from the time of Qajar dynasty.
  
  Located at the Azadi Square, Azadi Tower stands as one of the symbols of the city. This monument placed at the city entrance was built in 1971 to commemorate the 2500^th anniversary of the Persian Empire. At the upstairs of the tower, Azadi Museum is home to a collection of art and archaeological pieces.
  
  With a height of 5.678 m, Mount Damavand is the highest peak of the country. This extinct volcano is covered with snow for a long part of the year.
  
  Placed on a garden of 7.000 m², Glass and Ceramics Museum is one of the most magnificent museums in the country. Accompanied by English descriptions, the collection inside will allure you. Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most impressive and valuable museums in Iran. It is admired as one of the wealthiest collections of Europe outside the continent. Also, there are a great deal of more museums in Tehran such as National Jewels Museum, Archeology Museum and Carpet Museum.
  
  Kavir National Park, Chitgar Park, Laleh Park, Jamshidieh Park and Niavaran Park are some examples of the city's open space fields.

• Culture & Entertainment

  Persian carpet has a worldwide reputation. This artistic glory has a history tracing back to 2.500 before. The country is the pioneer of the ancient civilizations in terms of carpet weaving. This local art is the product of creativity and ingenuity.
  
  The City Theater (Theatre-e Shahr) is the main theatrical center of the city. Every year, International Theater Festival is held to show the world the cultural accumulation of the city and the country.
  
  Tehran International Exhibitions Company organizes a great deal of fairs and exhibitions in Tehran. It is placed at the city's fairground.
  
  Tehran is the leading education center of Iran. There are 10s of colleges and universities in the city. Built in 1851, Dar al-Funun was the first contemporary institution of higher learning in Persia. Then, it was transformed into the University of Tehran. Tehran University is the oldest and the largest state university of Iran.
  
  Tehran stands at the foot of Alborz Mountain. The mountain is home to many ski resorts. While climbing and a magnificent journey to the mountain via Tochal Gondola Lift are splendid entertainments Dizn Ski Resort is the best area for skiing.

• Food & Drink

  The Iranian and Persian cuisines dominate the city's culinary culture. Also, the international flavors and fast food are existed in the city. Soup, rice, chicken, lamb, salad and pickle, meat, desserts and vegetarian palates play a significant role in the city cuisine. Also, the city is popular with its kebabs.
  
  The Iranian cuisine;
  
  Soups: The ingredients of the local soups are mainly meat (lamb) and vegetables. Popular examples: Aabgoosht, Aash-e Anaar, Aash-e Reshteh, Aash-e Sholeh Qalamkar, Aash-e Aaloo, Aash-e Gojeh Farangi...
  
  Desserts: Baagh-lava, Samanoo, Halva, Sholeh Zard, Yakh Dar Behesht, Qotaab, Sohaan-e Asali, Ranginak...
  
  Lamb and beef: Kabab Hosseini, Taas Kabab, Kabab Barg, Kabab Chenjeh, Kabab Koobideh
  Khoresht-e Baamieh, Khoresht-e Qormeh Sabzi...

• Shopping

  Bazaars are the best places for shopping in Tehran. Persian rugs stand first on the list of shopping at these bazaars. Glasses, ceramics, silks, embroidery goods, antiques, different kinds of miniatures, silver and gold-wares, enamel works and the other handicrafts are the examples from the local shopping world.
  
  Tehran's Grand Bazaar is one of the world's largest bazaars. The hearth of the economic life of Tehran highly pulsates at this bazaar. A high portion of the retail sector of the city is placed at the streets of this bazaar. This market place has many entrances and the shopping world of it is diversified. Watches, jewels, groceries and a great deal more are found at this magnificent location.

Ticket Sales Offices: Tehran

• Tehran: Airport Map Information

  Imam Khomeini Airport

  Address	:	Tehran Imam Khomeini International 30km south of Tehran Iran
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• Tehran: Airport Map Information