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A bustling metropolis of 14 million people, it sits at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. Tehran is a cosmopolitan city, with great museums, parks, restaurants, and warm friendly people. Overview.
Map of Tehran in 1857. After 50 years of Qajar rule, the city still barely had more than 80,000 inhabitants. Up until the 1870s, Tehran consisted of a walled citadel, a roofed bazaar, and the three main neighborhoods of Udlajan, Chale-Meydan, and Sangelaj, where the majority resided.
- Tehran Map
- Geography
- How to Reach
- When to Visit
- Culture (Fairs and Festivals) and Traditions
- Points of Interest
- Accommodation
Tehran is the capital city of Iran and serves as the economic and business center of the country. A bustling metropolis of 14 million people, it’s the largest urban city in Western Asia. A vibrant and bustling city, Tehran is also home to many historic monuments and museums.
Tehran is located at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain range. The city is divided into 2 significant parts, the north, and the south. The north area is more prosperous, modern, and expensive, while the south is less attractive yet has a cheaper cost of living.
By Plane – The main airport that serves the city is the Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. It is located 55 km southwest of Tehran’s north area and serves scheduled international flights. A secondary airport is also found within the city, which is the Mehrabad Airport, which doubles as a military base. Chartered and domestic flights are se...
The best times to visit Tehran are during the Spring and Autumn seasons. Spring is from March to May when the weather is warm and pleasant and the best time for sightseeing. Autumn is from September to November when the weather is cool. The winter season of December to February is best for skiing and other winter sports.
The Tehran International Book Fair – The largest book fair in the Middle East and Asia, this 10-day event hosts hundreds of thousands of books by hundreds of publishing houses all over the world. Over 500,000 in daily attendance is recorded, attracted by the myriad of books and the festivities that include a carnival and exhibitions of Iranian cult...
Azadi Tower – The longstanding symbol of the city, the Azadi Tower was built to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian empire. It is a great example of Sassanid and Islamic architecture and is one of the top attractions of the city. Milad Tower – The 4th tallest tower in the world, its structure can be seen from anywhere in the city. Th...
There are all kinds of accommodations sprawled across Tehran. However, budget hotels are mostly found in the poorer south, with accommodation rates going higher as you head up north. Hotel rates are also higher in Tehran than in the rest of Iran. There is also a lack of good budget hostels for backpacking tourists, which makes midrange hotels the b...
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نقشهی آفلاین تهران و کرج با آخرین تغییرات معابر; مسیریاب سخنگو با امکان ارائه فرامین صوتی فارسی
The satellite view and the map show Tehran, largest city and the national capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The country’s the political and industrial centeris located about 100 km south of the Caspian Sea at the foot of the Alborz mountain range (Elburz Mountains).
The MICHELIN Tehran map: Tehran town maps, road map and tourist map, with MICHELIN hotels, tourist sites and restaurants for Tehran.
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