Some archaeological sites reveal settlements dating back several thousand years in Tehran province. Until 300 years ago “Rey” was the most important city of the area. However, the city of Tehran rose to become the largest city and was chosen by the Qajars to be the capital of the country in 1778. Since then, the city has been the political, cultural and commercial nucleus of Iran. Tehran has tens of historical sites of cultural significance registered by Iran’s cultural heritage organization. The oldest of these in Tehran province are the remains of two sites in Firouz-Kouh county that dates back to the 4th millennium BCE.
The metropolis of Tehran has many unique attractions, which make it one must-see destination for the travelers. Most tourists who travel to Iran enter this city first and commence their trip from there so, if you are planning to travel Iran, then here are some of the valuable destinations in Tehran that you must visit.
There is a historical construction in the middle of an elegant garden in the northern part of Tehran called Niavaran Palace. Covering an area of 9000 square meters, it comprises five buildings. Niavaran Palace was in fact the famous Qajar king’s, Naser al-Din Shah, summer resort which was later expanded by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
The Moghadam Museum, the incredible house in Tehran. It is a historic to worth a visit. Moghadam Museum is known as one of the most valuable and priceless museums where visitors can find many treasured items such as gems, textiles, paintings, pieces of furniture, and prehistoric objects in different parts.
The National Jewelry Museum of Iran, as a historical and artistic heritage of Iran, reflects the taste of Iranian craftsmen and craftsmen in different historical periods.This museum also shows the innumerable wealth and aristocratic life of Persian kings and princes in different periods.
Masoudiyeh Mansion is one of the historical monuments of old Tehran and the Qajar period. This building is very important and valuable in terms of architecture as well as the historical events that took place in it. Every day, many tourists come to this mansion to see its beautiful architecture.
One of the most important economic sectors of Iran, without a doubt, is the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, which is also known as the 15 Khordad Bazaar. This market can be named as the beating heart of the economy in Tehran. Tehran Grand Bazaar, in addition to being very important from an economic point of view,
Among the palaces and museums of Tehran, is one of the most beautiful and best palaces where you can spend your free time.This museum was established about 16 years ago as the first Iranian watch museum on Zafaranieh Street in Tehran.In thi article read more about this beautiful museum.
The garden of Ferdows Museum is one of the sights of Tehran province in the north of Tehran. This Qajar neighborhood leads from the north to Tajrish Square at the beginning of Valiasr Street, from the south to Tutunchi, from the east to Darbandi Street and from the west to Valiasr Street.
One of the young symbols of Tehran is the Sardare Bagh-e Melli or the Sardare Mashq Square. This building, which is about a century old, is one of the monuments of the Qajar period. it is interesting to know that this gate was considered a symbol of Tehran before the construction of the beautiful Azadi Tower.
If you are also interested in beautiful Iranian paintings, manuscripts and works of art and history, Reza Abbasi Museum is one of the museums in the country that offers such things. This museum was opened in 1977 and is registered as a memorial to the famous Safavid painter from Kashan, Reza Abbasi.
Kazemi House follows the traditional popular Persian architecture that assumes a house contain exterior decoration, interior decoration, connected rooms, central yard, as well as having kitchen, water reservoir and stables. Having a private small yard inside the building, separate from the central large yard, is another interesting feature of the design of the house.
Caravanserai, an Iranian innovation, can be described as a heritage of Safavid dynasty or more exactly speaking, Shah Abbas the Great, in more than 400 years ago. This innovation played a very important role in social life of the time, which nowadays, in form of accommodation and hoteling industry, is still alive and important!
As you know, there are many places in the world that used to be home to families or special people and today have become museums. One of the newest museums with such a history and opened in Iran is the house of the Simin and Jalal Museum, which is a contemporary literary couple of Iran.
Saint Sarkis Cathedral is a church owned by Armenians, which has been located in the heart of Tehran since 1349. The church was built at the expense of an Armenian philanthropist named Markar Sarkisian and designed by engineer Eugene Aftandelians. The white facade of this building has a special calmness and its elevated stature gives your eyes a pleasing glory and solidity.