Old photos of Valiasr Street; Narrative of the longest street in the Middle East

Valiasr Street was built by Reza Shah during the first Pahlavi era and was originally called the Pahlavi Road. Historical images show that this street has become one of Tehran’s main urban arteries in different decades, from small pavements and scattered buildings.

This street is particularly popular among Tehrani. Vali Asr, in addition to being one of the first and tallest communication ways to connect north Tehran to the south of Tehran, has given the streets a special identity to this street.

The historical images of Tehran in different decades show how this street was. By reviewing these images, architectural changes, urban density, and daily life of the people over the decades are clearly visible.