Undoubtedly, one of the spaces that encourages you to stop a little on your way from Valiasr Street to Tajrish is Ferdous Garden. Ferdows Garden provides the opportunity to walk in a cozy and pleasant atmosphere; A space where you can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a moment and immerse yourself in the pleasant aroma of plane trees and the sound of birds. Of course, the attractions of Tehran’s Ferdous Garden, this beautiful relic of the Qajar era, do not end there. There are cinema museums, cinema halls, bookstores, cafes and various craft stalls in the garden, which can provide you with the pleasure of experiencing a pleasant day. If you are eager to know more about this ancient and beautiful complex, in the rest of this article from the tourism magazine you are bad be with us.
Introducing Ferdous Garden in Tehran
Paradise Garden Or Ferdows Museum Garden, One of the most beautiful gardens in Iran and one of the most famous Sightseeing places in Tehran Are. This garden, which is located on Valiasr Street and near Tajrish, is one of the most valuable works left from the Qajar era.
History of Ferdous Garden in Tehran
The origin of every place we walk in today is one of the most fascinating stories that are told about it; This story also applies to Ferdows Garden. In 1264 A.H., by the order of Muhammad Shah Qajar and by Haji Mirza Aghasi (the Shah’s Prime Minister), a palace was built in the Muhammadiyah area (now Firdous Garden), but it remained half-finished due to his death. At first, this palace was built with two northern and southern mansions, but only the northern mansion remained until the end of the Qajar period.
The garden in which the mansion was located was completed during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah and reached its peak of glory during the Pahlavi period. In the meantime, the mansion had different owners until it was finally handed over to the Archaeological Museum of Tehran University in 1352. In 1381, it was changed to the Cinema Museum and its management was given to Ezatullah Tazami.
Various ceremonies such as the wedding of Naseruddin Shah’s daughter and 2500 year celebrations have been held in this mansion. Of course, the garden that can be seen today is only a part of the aristocratic gardens left in this area. Other lands are separated and assigned to different uses. Ferdous Garden Mansion was registered as one of Iran’s national monuments on August 11, 1376.
Where is Firdous Garden in Tehran?
Ferdous Garden of Tehran is located in the north of the city and Ferdous Garden neighborhood. This neighborhood leads from the north to Tajrish Square, from the south to Totunchi Street, from the east to Darbandi Street and from the west to Valiasr Street. to find The address of Ferdows Garden on the mapYou have to follow Valiasr street to the north and you can find this beautiful complex almost in front of Zafaranieh street.
The access route to Ferdous Garden in Tehran
To Arriving at Ferdous Garden in Tehran, you can easily use different vehicles.
Access to Ferdous Garden in Tehran by metro
To get to Ferdows Garden by metro, you have to get on line 1 and get off at Tajrish station. You can reach it by walking for 20 minutes from Tajrish Square or take a taxi or BRT.
Access to Ferdows Garden by bus
To reach Bagh Ferdous from north and south of Valiasr Street, you can take the BRT and get off at Bagh Ferdous.
Ferdous Garden of Tehran by private car
You can also reach this beautiful garden by car. Just use the map to find the best access route from your home. But you should note that it is hard to find a parking space in this area and you have to look for a parking space in the surrounding alleys. The closest public parking to Ferdows GardenIt is in Tajrish square. You can reach this garden by taxi from Tajrish Square and Parkway.
MAmari Bagh Ferdous, Tehran
Stepping into the garden, green and old plane trees, as well as the pond and fountains in the middle, show you the way. Passing through this space, you will see two bronze statues of Suhrawardi and Ibn Haitham (one of the prominent Iranian scientists). Finally, before your eyes, you see a unique and magnificent mansion. The beautiful and stunning plasterwork of the mansion will definitely amaze you and you will inevitably stare at its beautiful details for a few minutes. The facade of the mansion and its interior are decorated with beautiful moqrans works and it shows its glory as much as possible.
This garden has an area of 20,000 square meters and the cinema museum building is built on 3.5 floors. Interestingly, the mansion was built on a steep slope, the first floor of which is level with the southern part of the garden and its roof is level with the northern part of the garden! Maybe you have also seen the movie “Firdous Garden, 5 PM”; Many people say that after seeing this movie, they wanted to visit this beautiful mansion.
The pleasure of watching this garden at night should not be missed. The lighting that is done in the garden area and also on the mansion doubles the beauty of this space.
Ferdous Garden Cinema Museum, Tehran
Bagh Ferdous Cinema Museum is the only cinema museum in Iran and for this reason it has attracted the attention of many people, especially cinema lovers. The cinema museum was originally built in 1377 on Lalezar street and then moved to Bagh Ferdous complex in 1381. There are different sections in the collection, which we will introduce below.
Different parts of Ferdous Garden cinema museum in Tehran
- Hall of contemporaries: Contemporary cinema artists are introduced in this space.
- International Hall: In this section, the awards of artists in the international arena and the posters of the movies related to them are displayed.
- Hall of Beginners: In this hall, the firsts of Iranian cinema; From the first film equipment to the images of the first legends of Iranian cinema, it is exhibited. In fact, the beginning of Iranian cinema is depicted in this hall.
- Holy Defense Cinema: In this section, all the posters and items related to the movie and series of Holy Defense are displayed.
- Hall of names: In this forum, the famous people of the world of Iranian cinema are introduced.
- Children’s cinema: In this section, dolls and images of artists from the world of children’s cinema are displayed, and in fact, it is the nostalgic part of the collection that reminds the feeling of childhood.
- theater: In this space, Iran’s cinema of the 30s and 40s has been reconstructed and takes you to the world of Iran’s past cinema.
- Sound and dubbing: Here the old tools related to sound and dubbing in the cinema are displayed.
- Ali Hatami: In the royal part of the mansion, Ali Hatami’s character is created in an artistic way and is placed in the setting of the film “Haji Washington”.
- Farhad’s house: In this section, a symbolic atmosphere of Farhad’s house is designed and Farhad’s pleasant voice can be heard. Some of his personal belongings are kept in this space.
Facilities of Ferdous Garden in Tehran
Ferdows Garden is one of the best options for spending good time in the city, because it provides various facilities for entertainment. From cinemas and various booths to cafes and bookstores. Next, get to know the entertainments of Ferdous Garden in Tehran.
Ferdous Garden cinemas in Tehran
Ferdous Garden in Tehran has 3 cinemas named “Ferdous”, “Tograph” and “Tamdan”. To Buying a ticket for Ferdous Garden in Tehran You can go to the entrance of the garden and see the schedule of cinemas on the notice board.
The price of cinemas in Ferdows Museum garden
The price of the cinema tickets is 22,500 tomans and you can buy it in person or online.
Ferdows Garden Cafes
There are two cafes in the complex, one of them is “Cinema Cafe” and is located in the western part of the building, and the other is called “Viona Cafe”, one of its branches is located in Ferdous Garden complex. There is no restaurant inside the garden, but you can use the cafes inside the complex for fast food and visit the restaurants around the complex for Iranian food.
As mentioned earlier, bookstores and handicraft stalls are among the other facilities of this complex. If you are a fan of books or buying handicrafts, we recommend that you visit these places when visiting Tehran’s Ferdous Garden.
The entrance price of Ferdows Garden is 1402
Entrance to Ferdous Garden in Tehran is free and there is no need to pay. The Instagram ID of Ferdos Bagh is bagh.e.ferdos. You can get more complete information about this collection by visiting this page.
Visiting hours of Ferdous Museum garden in Tehran
The working hours of Ferdous Museum garden in Tehran are from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day, and the visiting hours of the Cinema Museum are from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM every Sunday to Friday. This complex is closed on Saturdays and public holidays.
Sightseeing places around Ferdows Garden
In order to complete your one-day fun, you can also visit the nearby sightseeing spots in addition to visiting the Firdous Garden complex in Tajrish. Zaman Museum, Rush Art Cultural Complex, Kalamestan Park, Dr. Hasabi Museum, Zaman Museum, Imamzadeh Saleh and Tajrish Bazaar are some of the tourist spots around the garden. Of course, you shouldn’t neglect walking around Valiasr Street!
Ferdous Garden in Tehran, a delightful experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city
The pleasant atmosphere of Ferdous Garden and the unique architecture of the mansion in it has become one of the most attractive tourist spots in Tehran, and there are few people who pass by Valiasr Street towards Tajrish and do not visit this beautiful garden. Walking in the garden area and spending time in the recreational places inside the complex will definitely provide you with the pleasure of experiencing a pleasant day.
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Frequently asked questions about Ferdous Garden in Tehran
Is the Iranian Cinema Museum in Ferdows Bagh?
Yes; Ferdous Garden Cinema Museum is the only Iranian cinema museum located in Ferdous Garden.
When is the best time to visit Ferdows Garden?
Ferdows Garden has its own beauty in all seasons, but it can be said that spring and autumn reach their peak beauty.
What spaces are there in Ferdows Garden?
Cinema museum, 3 cinema halls, 2 coffee shops and craft stalls are among the facilities of Ferdous Garden.
Where is the address of Bagh Ferdous in Tehran?
Vali Asr St., not reaching Tajrish Square, Bakshaish Alley, Ferdous Bagh
What are the places of interest around Ferdows Bagh?
Among the places of interest around Ferdows Garden, we can mention Dr. Hasabi Museum, Zaman Museum, Rush Art Cultural Complex, Kalamistan Park, Tajrish Bazaar, and Imamzadeh Saleh.
What are the access ways to Ferdous Garden in Tehran?
You can reach Ferdowsi Garden in Tehran by car, taxi, metro and BRT.
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