Baharestan Square – Tehran

This church is one of the most ancient churches of Tehran, constructed at the end of the 12th century AH. or the year 1178 AH. In this church a few Armenian personalities as well as foreigners have been laid to rest.

It’s easy to see why this multilevel, sculptural pedestrian bridge, designed by Iranian architect Leila Araghian, has won awards and been a huge hit with locals. The 270 m long walkway connecting Park-e Taleghani and Park-e Abo-Atash over the busy Modarres Expwy is a fun space to relax and, in...

Other old houses in Tehran are as follows: Ehsani House (Amir Kabir Avenue), Pamenar (Bahaodolleh Alley.), Bazaar-e-Mesgarha House (Mostafa Khomeini Ave.), The Safavid House (Mostafa Khomeini Ave.), Mondella House (Ferdowsi Ave.), Qavam-ol-Saltaneh House (Si-ye-tir St.) which is at present turned...

This palace was built during the years 1934 -1937 AD. with a combination of eastern and western architecture. Hossein Lorzadeh was the architect and Ostad Yazdi was responsible for the tile-works. Mohammad Hossein Sani' Khatam and Hossein Taherzadeh also co-operated in its construction. MARMAR...

Milad tower is one of the landmarks of modern Tehran. It is a telecommunication and multipurpose tower with a height of 435 meters. This tower is the sixth longest tower in the world. This construction is formed of 13 floors with different functions. In general, this tower is consisted of three...

Mellat Park is located in the north of Tehran. This park is constrained to Jame Jam Street from north, to Niayesh Street from south, to Valiasr Avenue from south and to Seol Avenue from west (Enqelab club). Mellat Park is considered as one of the biggest parks in Tehran with an area of 34 hectares...

Masoudieh Palace is related to Qajar era and is located in Baharestan Square in Tehran. It was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments on 27th of Dey 1377 with registration number 2190. Masoudieh Palace Garden was built in 1295 Hijri year to the order of Masoud Mirza, the governor of...

Sorkheh (Ruby) Hesar castle is one of the castles of the east of Tehran during the Naser al-Din Shah of Qajar which was built in the 39th anniversary of his reign. Sorkheh castle was consisted of external castle and royal Harems. Ruby castle building, Ruby palace or Sorkheh Hesar palace are its...

Fazel Iraqi’s house is from Qajar dynasty and is located in Tehran, West to Ferdowsi Square, and this relic was registered as one of Iran’s national relics in January 31th, 1999 with the registration number of 2568. This house is endowed by the departed Fazel Iraqi. The creator and architect of...

This mosque is located at the end of Naser Khosrow avenue near the Tehran Bazaar. the Shah or Sultani Mosque dates back to the reign of Fathali Shah Qajar and during the reign of Naseredin Shah the two current minarets were added to the structure. This mosque proves to be a great piece of...

This Place was constructed during the reign of Fathali Shah, amidst one of the palaces of Niyavaran aggregate located to the north-east of Tehran. Hauz-Khaneh, Korsi-Khaneh, Jahan Nama and Mirror pavilions, are worth mentioning sections which are adorned with beautiful and valuable paintings and...

This large graveyard is the resting abode of the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution such as martyrs of 17th Shahrivar 1357 AH, martyrs of the office of the Islamic Republican Party, martyrs of the eight years of Iraqi-imposed war, the tomb of Ayatollah Taleqani and other martyrs of the Islamic...