Iran is a vast country full of glorious historical attractions and breathtaking natural sights from historic places to modern structures, from high mountains to low deserts, and from dense forests to exotic springs. So, Iran has become a major destination for many tourists from all over the world. We will introduce you some of the most popular destinations to visit in Iran through this article.
Tehran, as capital of Iran is one of the leading tourism destinations in this country. Distinct artistic, historic and scientific museums are located in Tehran that you can visit if you want to rent apartment in Tehran or shortly travel to this city.
1. Milad Tower
Tehran is especially known for its famous tower named Milad tower which is the central sign of Tehran. Milad tower is the sixth tallest tower in the world and is visible from almost everywhere of the city. This tower being a multi-purpose tower has shops, restaurants, cinemas and even high-intensity amusement rides.
2. Niavaran Palace
The Niavaran Palace Complex is one of the most beautiful historic places in Tehran to visit. Niavaran was designed in 1958 and completed in 1967. This palace used to be the house of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s imperial family as well as a place to entertain visiting foreign heads of state.
3. Golestan Palace
The Golestan Palace Complex is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran. The Golestan Palace consists of a group of royal buildings and also houses vast gardens and a huge collection of Iranian and European crafts and gifts from the 18th to the 20th century. During the Pahlavi era (1925–1979), the Golestan Palace was used for formal receptions.
4. Tabiat Bridge
Tabiat Bridge is the largest pedestrian overpass in Iran aimed at linking two parks in northern Tehran that were divided by a major highway. It also connects two public parks, Taleghani Park and Abo-Atash Park. Construction of the bridge started in 2010 and it was finished in October 2014. In addition to its benches and seatings and offers viewing areas for scenery for people to take pictures and it contains severe restaurants and coffee shops, as well.
5. Chitgar forest park
Chitgar forest park is situated in western Tehran which contains an artificial and recreational lake. As a large expanse of water, this lake can irrigate the underground aquifers of Tehran. The presence of this lake receives families and youngsters to spend time and enjoy whether walking or biking around this lake.
6. Azadi tower
Azadi tower also known as the Shahyad Tower in the Azadi Cultural Complex is located in the west of Tehran and includes an underground museum in it. With its Perso-Islamic architecture, Azadi tower being in the entrance of Tehran is one of the main symbols of Tehran.
7. Sa’dabad Complex
Sa’dabad Complex was built by the Qajar and Pahlavi monarchs, located in Shemiran, Tehran. The complex has a beautiful natural forest, streets, qanats, galleries, and museums and is almost 80 hectares. Most parts of the complex are museums, which are accessible to visitors.
8. Iran mall complex
Iran mall is a multi-purpose complex which has designed in seven floors, each include attractions like traditional bazaar inspired by the markets of different cities of Iran representing the local costumes and cultures, restaurants and distinct halls. Also, this complex has structures areas similar to some countries’ streets like Italy and London, pretty attractive for people to take pictures in them. It contains two gardens with fountains and palm trees. Iran Mall offers a separate structure known as the Jondishapour Library with a great hall, chairs to sit and even statues of popular Iranian poets and writers.
9. Zaman Museum
Zaman muesuem specialises in clocks and other time-measuring devices with a collection of around a thousand old clocks. The devices are from whether notable historical figures of Iran or collections like water clocks, hourglasses, sundials, and a variety of clocks that measured time by the progressive burning of an object such as a candle or rope, making it as one of the best places that must be visited in Tehran.
10. Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art that contains collections of more than 3,000 items that include 19th and 20th century’s world-class European and American paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures, is one of the largest art museums in Iran. The museum was designed to be a place to show contemporary and modern Iranian artists alongside other international artists doing similar work.
