Tehran, the capital of Iran and the 25th most populous city in the world, is considered one of the must-see places in Iran and Asia with its magnifice palaces, spectacular museums, beautiful and green parks, and spectacular historical buildings. In this article, we will iroduce you to the sights of Tehran.
1. Big market
The Grand Bazaar is located right in the ceer of Tehran and is one of the sights of Tehran that no tourist should miss. This market has more than 10 kilometers of narrow and nested alleys, which are full of covered shops, customers who haggle over prices, and the aroma of food and sweets.
In this market, everything is found; From carpets and ornames to kitchen utensils. This commercial ceer, as one of the oldest neighborhoods in Tehran, with its old buildings and attractive atmosphere and restauras located in its corners, is one of the most popular sightseeing places in Tehran. Tehran market is located on Panzade Khordad street.
2. Tajrish Bazaar and Imamzadeh Saleh
The northern market of Tehran, that is, the market of Tajrish neighborhood, is smaller, more beautiful, and more enjoyable and stress-free to visit than the Panzede Khordad market. Of course, the prices in this market are much higher than in the big market. There is also a colorful market of fresh fruits and vegetables and tourist shops selling souvenirs and handicrafts. In the ceer of the market, there is a restaura and a grill and a tea house where tourists rest. Imamzadeh Saleh is located next to the market.
3. National Museum of Iran
The National Museum of Iran is the largest and oldest museum in the coury, which is divided io two parts: ancie Iran and the Islamic era. This museum iroduces visitors to the greatness of Iran’s ancie civilizations by displaying historical works from differe periods, including Achaemenid, Parthian and Sasanian. The Islamic period section also displays a collection of arts and cultural achievemes of Islamic periods. Things like manuscripts of the Quran and beautiful tiles. The National Museum of Iran, with its permane and temporary exhibitions, is a pleasa place for those ierested in the history and culture of Iran.
The museum building was also inspired by Sassanid architecture and is one of the most ieresting examples of modern structures in Tehran. The National Museum of Iran is located on 30 Tir Street.
4. Milad Tower is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Tehran
Milad Tower is one of the symbolic buildings of the city of Tehran and the most promine structure in the urban horizon of Tehran and one of the tourist attractions of Tehran. The construction of this tower was completed in 2006. The height of this tower is 435 meters and it ranks sixth among the tallest telecommunication towers in the world.
From the top of Milad Tower, panoramic views of Tehran can be seen, and it is better to choose clear and sunny days to see Tehran from this perspective. This tower also has a revolving restaura. Milad Tower is located in the south of Quds town.
5. Freedom Tower
Azadi Tower is one of the symbols of Tehran and one of the most beautiful places to see in Tehran. This building was built in 1349 by Hossein Amanat, an Iranian architect. The architecture of this symbolic tower is a combination of Achaemenid architecture, Sasanian architecture, Islamic architecture and modern architecture.
This white tower, which is the most importa symbol of the city of Tehran and known all over the world as a symbol of Tehran, is located in a park in the east of Tehran. In the lower area of this tower, there are several theaters, galleries, libraries and museums. Although Azadi Tower is not as high as Milad Tower, from its top you can see amazing views of the city of Tehran.
6. Tehran Museum of Coemporary Arts
Tehran Museum of Coemporary Art has one of the most extensive and valuable modern art works outside of Europe. Works of famous artists such as Picasso, Monet, Andy Warhol and Henry Moore are exhibited in this museum.
Besides these works, paiings by Iranian artists can also be seen. The museum building is also one of the best examples of modern structures in Tehran. The building of the museum was designed by Kamran Diba in the style of modern architecture and inspired by the desert winds of Iran. The Museum of Coemporary Art is located on North Kargar Street.
7. Jamshidiye Park
Jamshidieh Park is located in one of the northernmost areas of Tehran. This large park is located on the slopes of Alborz mouain range. The fresh air and green environme of this park are enough reasons to visit this park, but it also has other attractions. Wonderful views of the city of Tehran stand out under your feet, and because of these beautiful views, you must visit this park.
The higher you go, the better the view. If you are not able to walk at a height, there are special areas for rest and picnic in this park. In wier, visiting this park has another bonus and it is usually the first place where it snows.
8. Golestan Palace
Golestan Palace is one of the oldest and most importa historical buildings in Tehran, dating back to the Safavid period. This palace, with a collection of beautiful buildings and gardens, is an example of Iranian-Islamic art and architecture and has been registered as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Differe parts of the palace, such as Hall of Mirrors, Hall of Salam and Shams-ul-Amara, each with its own decorations, fascinate visitors. The relaxing atmosphere of the gardens of Golestan Palace has provided a pleasa environme to relax and enjoy nature in the heart of Tehran.
9. resort mouain
Tochal ski resort is one of the closest and most popular ski resorts to Tehran, which is located in the heights of Tochal mouain. With modern facilities and trails suitable for professional and beginner skiers, this track hosts thousands of wier sports ehusiasts every year. Also, in the summer, the resort track is an attractive destination for tourists with activities such as hiking in the heights and using the cable cars. With fresh air and beautiful mouain views, this place creates an unforgettable experience of Tehran’s nature.
10. The city of Ray
The city of Ray is located in the south of Tehran and has been one of the most importa political and religious ceers in Iran. You can use the metro to reach Ray city area.
Among the sights of Ray city, we can meion the traditional market, the remains of a Sassanid castle and a Seljuk tomb. The most importa attraction of this area is the court of Shah Abdulazim Hosni, one of the descendas of Imam Hassan (a.s.), many pilgrims travel to Ray city every year to visit his shrine.
11. Water and Fire Park, Taleghani Park
Abvaatesh Park is one of the modern and popular parks in Tehran, located in Abbas Abad district, and with its unique design and diverse facilities, it is a popular destination for leisure time. With its green spaces, beautiful water features, fire towers and lighthouse, this park provides an attractive environme for walking and relaxing, and with creative lighting at night, it becomes a spectacular and memorable place. Abvaatesh Park is also a great option for a day of fun in the heart of Tehran due to the natural bridge that connects it to Taleghani Park.
12. nature bridge
The nature bridge is one of the modern symbols of Tehran, which, with its unique design, connects Abwatesh Park to Taleghani Park. This three-story pedestrian bridge is a suitable space for walking, relaxing and enjoying the surrounding scenery. Nature Bridge with its organic architecture and beautiful curves is in sync with its natural environme and is known as one of Tehran’s popular tourist attractions. Walking on this bridge, especially at night with creative lighting, brings a memorable experience to visitors.
13. Artists Park
Artist’s garden or artist’s garden is a place for local artists and art lovers. It is also an ideal place to meet young artists and visit art galleries. Also, a cafe and restaura has vegetarian food, which is a good choice for vegetarians. This cafe restaura is located above the Iranshahr theater and serves healthy and delicious food. The balconies of this cafe have a beautiful view of the gallery cafe. For this reason, this park is a good place to relax and have fun and experience the artistic atmosphere of the city.
The cafe serves a variety of salads, pasta, burgers and sandwiches. There are many art galleries around this part of Tehran, and this park and its surrounding areas have become the artistic hub of Tehran. Young people ierested in art and communicating with artists and participating in art gatherings visit here a lot. The closest metro station to Artists Park is Taleghani station.
14. Rooftop of Tehran
Bam Tehran is one of the most popular eertainme places in Tehran, which is located in the heights of the north of the city and in the Valenjak area. Due to its special geographical location, this place has a unique view of the city of Tehran and the surrounding mouains. Bam Tehran, especially at night, with its beautiful lighting and pleasa weather, is a suitable place for sightseeing and enjoying the city scenery. Also, this area is considered one of the most popular climbing and skiing destinations in Tehran due to its proximity to Tochal cable car station.
15. national garden
The National Garden is a historical and governme complex in Tehran, which was considered a military area in the beginning, that is, during the Qajar period. Then for a short time it was turned io a public park and importa governme buildings and several museums were built around it.
The curre buildings of the Post Office (including the Communications Museum), the National Police (the curre police force), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Museum of Iran (Museum of Ancie Iran), the Malek National Library and Museum, the General Directorate of Land Registry and the first building of the National Company Oil is in this range. Sardar Bagh Melli is one of the surviving buildings from the Qajar period, which was renovated by Jafar Khan Kashani between 1301 and 1304 and is now one of the symbols of Tehran. This brick structure is decorated with colored tiles. The nearest metro station to Bagh Meli is Hassan Abad station.
16. City theater
The park where the city theater is located has an area of 3,200 square meters. Stude Park is located next to the city theater complex and is a suitable place to meet studes and young people who love art and theater who study in nearby universities. Street artists usually perform music in this park and in fro of the city theater. The closest metro station to this park is the city theater station.
17. the door
Darband, an old village in the Shemiran region, is one of Tehran’s attractions, located north of Saad Abad Garden. Due to its cool summers, Darband is one of the most visited attractions in Tehran. Darband river passes through this village. This area is the beginning of the mouain climbing route to Mou Tochal, which overlooks the city of Tehran. For those who are not ierested in climbing, there is a cable car. The beginning of this route is full of small cafes and restauras. These restauras are famous and popular and usually always crowded, especially at night. If you are looking for an opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tehran and relax in the middle of nature on traditional beds in a restaura, Darband is a good choice. The nearest metro station to Darband is Tajrish station. You have to take a taxi from the station to Darband.
18. Tulip Park
Tulip Park has a suitable environme for walking and picnic. The park has become a hangout for youth-friendly dates, and families plan picnics in the park on weekends. Around this park, there are a number of coffee shops, fast food and shopping ceers.
This green space has a beautiful design, but due to its geographical location, it is located right in the heart of traffic and congestion, and it looks like an oasis in the middle of traffic. This park is an ideal place for rest and recreation, and there are various museums nearby, such as the Carpet Museum and the Tehran Museum of Coemporary Arts. The closest metro stations to Laleh Park are Elkhebal and Waliasr stations.
19. Holy Sarkis Church
This white church with twin conical domes is located in the Armenian neighborhood of Tehran and is the ceer of gathering of Christians in the city. The Holy Sarkis Church was built at the personal expense of a good Iranian Armenian named “Markar Sarkisian” and designed by engineer Eugene Aftandelians in 1349 (1970 AD).
The ierior of the church is very beautiful and has large and magnifice crystal chandeliers. Of course, there are other churches in Tehran, but the Holy Sarkis Church is bigger than all of them. The closest metro stations to this church are Valiasr or Ferdowsi stations. The church is located on Karim Khan Street.
20. understanding
Derkeh village is located at an altitude of 1700 meters above sea level in the north of Evin prison and is one of the most pleasa places in Tehran to get away from city life. In this area, restauras by the river are located nearby and walking paths pass through its differe parts. Mouaineering routes are also planned to climb the heights. From here you can walk to the resort cable car station number one. The nearest metro station to Derkeh is Tajrish station. From the station, you have to take a bus or taxi to Derke.
21. spy nest
The espionage den or the former embassy of the United States of America was one of the main pois of the city during the 1957 revolution. The American embassy was occupied on November 13, 1358 by studes following the line of the Imam, and after that, the American embassy was called a den of espionage. A part of this complex has been turned io a museum of arrogance. The closest metro station to the spy den is Taleghani station.
22. Mellat Park
Mellat Park is one of the biggest parks in Tehran and an ideal and popular place for families to relax and have fun. This park is located at the foot of the Alborz mouain range, adjace to Valiasr street and coinues to Niayesh highway. There are many paths for walking under the tall and shady trees of this park. There are also coffee shops, snack stalls and various fast foods in this park. Mellat Park hosts Tehran’s first musical fouain that gathers families around it at night. You can access this park through Valiasr BRT bus line.
23. Saadabad Palace
Saad Abad Palace is one of the importa historical and cultural complexes of Tehran, which is located in the north of the city and in an area with good weather. With an area of more than 180 hectares and including several palaces and museums, this complex provides an opportunity to learn about the life of the courtiers and the coemporary history of Iran. Among the promine parts of the Saadabad Palace are the Green Palace and the Mellat Palace, which attract the atteion of every viewer with their unique architecture and decorations. The green gardens and pleasa weather of this complex have provided a favorable environme for walking and having fun in the nature of Tehran.
24. Niavaran Palace
Niavaran Palace is one of the most beautiful historical attractions of Tehran, which is located in a green and pleasa area in the north of the city. This palace, which was the residence of kings during the Qajar and Pahlavi periods, is an example of Iranian-Islamic art and culture with its unique architecture and magnifice ierior decorations. The large and green area of Niavaran with beautiful gardens and old trees is a pleasa space for walking and relaxing. Also, various museums in this complex, including the Jahannama Museum and the dedicated car museum, have displayed valuable works of art and history for visitors.
25. Chitgar Lake
Chitgar Lake is one of the largest artificial lakes in Iran, located in the northwest of Tehran and with an area of 130 hectares, it has become one of the popular tourist destinations. This lake has provided a favorable environme for spending time with family and friends with various recreational facilities including boating, cycling and play areas for children. In addition, there are numerous shopping malls, restauras and cafes around the lake, which bring a complete experience of eertainme and shopping to the visitors.
26. Dezin ski resort
Dizin ski resort, one of the largest and most famous ski resorts in Iran, is located in the heights of Alborz mouains and near Tehran. This track is the first track in Iran that has been approved by the World Ski Federation and it is possible to hold iernational competitions there. Dizin, with modern equipme and diverse routes, is suitable for both professional and beginner skiers. In addition to skiing, it also offers facilities such as cross-coury skiing, mouain biking and archery during the summer season. There are many hotels and restauras in this complex that provide a unique experience of sports and eertainme for visitors.
27. 3 Tir St
Si Tir Street is one of the most lively and historical streets in Tehran, which has become very popular due to the existence of numerous cultural and historical ceers as well as its famous street food. This street, which is located in the heart of the historical area of Tehran, with a combination of history and modernity, is a suitable place to learn about the culture and history of the capital. Visiting historical monumes such as the National Museum of Iran and St. Peter’s Church, along with the experience of various street foods, has made Si Tir Street an attractive tourist destination in Tehran. The nights of this street create a special and unforgettable atmosphere with beautiful lightings and ehusiastic presence of people.
28. Tajrish market
Tajrish market is one of the oldest and most popular markets in Tehran, located in Shemiranat area and near Tajrish square. Combining traditional and modern shops, this market has provided an attractive space for shopping and sightseeing. Tajrish Bazaar, with its traditional architecture and special atmosphere, is one of the most lively places in Tehran and is always full of visitors and buyers. Differe parts of this market, including fruit and vegetable square and shops selling handicrafts, clothes and traditional souvenirs, bring visitors a pleasa experience of shopping and getting to know the local culture of Tehran.
29. Iran property
Iran Mall is one of the largest and most modern shopping and eertainme ceers in Iran and the Middle East, which is located in the west of Tehran. This huge complex with modern design and various facilities provides a differe experience of shopping and eertainme for visitors. Iran Mall includes stores of reputable brands, restauras, cafes, cinemas, as well as cultural and artistic spaces that provide a suitable environme for sightseeing and relaxation. With an area of 1.7 million square meters, this shopping ceer is considered one of the most importa eertainme destinations in Tehran, and by providing a variety of services and facilities, it creates an experience beyond a normal shopping ceer for its visitors.
30. Afje Lavasan village
Afjeh village near Lavasan is one of the most beautiful and pristine villages around Tehran, which is a popular destination for Tehranis in the hot seasons with its mouainous nature and cool weather. With its green plains, spectacular waterfalls and orchards, this village provides a pleasa and relaxing atmosphere for tourists and offers tourists an unforgettable experience of nature tourism near Tehran, especially in spring and summer. Afjeh village also has historical monumes such as the old bathhouse and the Saka castle, which is also very attractive for history lovers.
31. Vashi Firouzkoh Gorge
Vashi Gorge near Firozkoh is one of the most beautiful natural attractions around Tehran, which has pristine natural scenery and cool weather with two gorges, Vashi and Savashi. Walking in these gorges and crossing water paths provides an exciting and differe experience of nature tourism. At the end of the path, a beautiful waterfall awaits you. Also, the presence of historical inscriptions from the Qajar era on the walls of the gorge has made this area historically valuable.
Where should we go in Tehran?
Tehran, with its unique variety of historical, cultural and natural attractions, is a city that has something to offer for every taste. Visiting Tehran’s sights provides an opportunity to learn more about the history, culture and nature of this city and brings a new and differe experience. Despite its hustle and bustle, this city offers you opportunities to relax and enjoy the natural and historical beauty, and with its variety of attractions, it has a suitable answer for every need.
Update: Amir Javadzadeh – 12 Shahrivar 1403
