GOLESTAN PALACE (Kakh-e Golestan) The grandest most spectacular masterpiece of
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January 22, 2016June 14, 2017 TEHRAN’S GRAND BAZAAR
When in Tehran, the grand bazaar is a definite must-see for all visitors and tourists alike, as the busy hustle and bustle of shoppers and merchants in the antiquated market place is quite a sight. Most of the existing bazaar structure has been constructed in the past two to four hundred years. The area it...
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December 19, 2015June 7, 2017 DIZIN SKI RESORT
Ever wondered if it would be possible to ski in the middle east? Or Better yet, on one of the forty highest ski resorts in the world, at 3,600 meters (11,800ft) above sea level? Dizin Ski Resort, located approximately 70 kilometers (45 miles) from Tehran, is the first internationally recognized winter sports resort by the...
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November 14, 2015September 18, 2017 CINEMA MUSEUM
Located in ‘Bagh Ferdows’ (Ferdows’ Garden), the cinema museum is a playground for film lovers and art enthusiasts alike. The history of the museum’s building goes all the way back to Mohammad Shah Qajar’s ruling period. During the time of his reign, the complex was his royal family’s summer residence (circa 1800). From Mohammad Shah...
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November 14, 2015September 18, 2017 GOLESTAN PALACE
The grandest most spectacular masterpiece of the Qajar era, the Golestan Palace (Palace of Flowers), is the oldest historical monument in the city of Tehran. Originally built during the reign of Shah Tahmasp I (circa 1550), it was later renovated during the Qajar period. As Tehran was chosen as the capital of Iran, this lustrous...
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November 10, 2015September 18, 2017 DAMAVAND MOUNTAINS
The highest peak in the entire Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia, Mount Damavand stands high among the Alps. To this day it is still a legend, potentially active volcano and a hotspot for climbers, adventurists and tourists. It is located near the southern shore of the Caspian Sea, in the...
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November 8, 2015September 18, 2017 TABIAT BRIDGE (Pol-e Tabiat)
Yet another modern Iranian architectural marvel that has recently become one of Tehran’s marques. Tabiat Bridge (‘Tabiat’ translating to ‘nature’), is Tehran’s largest pedestrian overpass that connects two of Tehran’s popular parks (Taleghani and Ab-o Atash) together, over the Modarres highway. Later becoming the winner of several awards, including world renown New York based architectural...
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November 8, 2015September 18, 2017 SHEMSHAK SKI RESORT
A white snowy haven for skiers and snowboarders, the Shemshak Resort is Iran’s second largest ski resort after Dizin. Located north-east of Tehran, it rests 2,550 to 3,050 meters high in the Alborz mountain range, less than an hour’s drive away from Tehran. In comparison with the Dizin Resort, which welcomes all skill levels, Shemshak...
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November 8, 2015September 18, 2017 MILAD TOWER
The Milad Tower, established in the heart of Tehran in 2009, stands tall as a modern staple of this metropolis. Measuring at 435 meters, it is recognized as the 6th tallest tower in the world. Created by the Tehran Milad Tower Company, it was built as a multipurpose building consisting of 63 trade units on...
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