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Tehran

Tehran

The capital: palaces, museums and mountains

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Tehran
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Iran's sprawling capital against the Alborz range; the arrival city where travelers see the crown jewels and great museums, eat across every regional cuisine, and hike or ski straight from the northern suburbs.

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Top places to see

  1. 1

    Golestan Palace

    UNESCO 2013

    Qajar royal complex of mirrored halls, tiled facades and gardens.

  2. 2

    National Museum of Iran

    Premier archaeology museum; artifacts from Persepolis, Susa and prehistory.

  3. 3

    Treasury of National Jewels

    Staggering crown jewels (Darya-ye Noor, Peacock Throne) in the Central Bank vault.

  4. 4

    Grand Bazaar

    Vast historic warren of corridors and caravanserais; commerce and tea-houses.

  5. 5

    Sa'dabad Cultural-Historical Complex

    Former royal summer estate with multiple Pahlavi palaces in forested gardens.

  6. 6

    Niavaran Palace Complex

    The last shah's residence; mid-century palace and royal library.

  7. 7

    Tabiat (Nature) Bridge

    Award-winning 2014 three-level pedestrian bridge linking two parks.

  8. 8

    Milad Tower

    One of the world's tallest telecom towers, with an observation deck.

  9. 9

    Azadi Tower

    White-marble 1971 monument and city gateway on Azadi Square.

  10. 10

    Darband / Tochal

    Northern foothills trailheads and cable car; cafes, hiking, winter skiing.

  11. 11

    Dizin Ski Resort

    Iran's flagship ski resort and the largest, best-equipped in the Middle East — high-altitude powder above the treeline. Largest and most-equipped ski resort in the Middle East; among the highest in the world.

  12. 12

    Shemshak Ski Resort

    Iran's second-largest resort — steeper, less crowded and less fancy than Dizin, loved for powder. Historic, steep alpine terrain close to Tehran; a locals' favourite.

  13. 13

    Darbandsar Ski Resort

    Modern resort near Shemshak — the only Iranian resort with snow cannons. Only Iranian resort with snow cannons; modern lifts.

  14. 14

    Tochal Ski Resort

    The city's own resort — a gondola from northern Tehran to one of the world's highest ski areas. 4th-highest ski resort in the world; directly accessible from the capital.

  15. 15

    Ab Ali Ski Resort

    Iran's oldest ski resort (1953) — beginner-friendly, with nearby hot springs. The birthplace of Iranian skiing (oldest resort, 1953).

  16. 16

    Meygun Ski Piste

    Small beginner-friendly piste near Shemshak. Quiet beginner alternative in the Shemshak cluster.

  17. 17

    Mount Damavand

    Iran's highest peak and the tallest volcano in Asia — a non-technical but demanding summit. The iconic national summit; highest volcano in Asia.

  18. 18

    Pol-e Khab Crag

    The best sport-climbing crag near Tehran — a 200 m wall of high-quality rock. Tehran's premier sport-climbing venue.

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    Band-e Yakhchal

    Iran's number-one bouldering spot — gneiss boulders on Tehran's northern edge. Iran's premier bouldering, right at the capital's edge.

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