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.

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