Introduction Mehrabad Airport (IATA: THR) is the only airport for domestic flights in Tehran, the capital and the largest city in Iran. It is one of the busiest airports in Iran, having over 18 million passengers annually. Mehrabad Airport is approximately 8–10 km (5–6 miles) west of Tehran and close to the Azadi Tower. This…
Introduction A bazaar is a traditional commercial center in Iran, the Middle East, South Asia, and northern Africa. It has never been just a market but an economic and social center of urban life. Bazaars are typically roofed and have special trade districts with public bathhouses, tea houses, mosques, workshops, and caravanserais for long-distance merchants.…
Introduction The National Museum of Iran, a.k.a. the Iran Bastan Museum, is the first building in Iran specifically designed as a museum. It was designed by the French architect André Godard and finished in 1936. Its design was inspired by the famous arch of Taq-e Kasra in Ctesiphon. It is one of the famous examples…
Introduction to Golestan Palace Golestan Palace is a set of historical monuments that has faced many events throughout its history. It is the only site in Tehran that is registered under UNESCO World Heritage. It is a place where Qajar and Pahlavi kings were coronated. Golestan Palace is 4.5 acres, which is 1/3 of its…
Introduction The Sa’ad Abad palace complex is located in the north of Tehran. This 300-acre garden was used by Qajar kings during the 19th century as their summer residence. Later on, by the fall of the Qajars and the rise of Pahlavis, they used this place as their residence in the 20th century. After the…
Introduction Tehran is the political, cultural, and economic heart of Iran. Tehran is located in north-central Iran and at the foot of the Alborz Mountains. It is home to over 8 million residents in the city and approximately 15 million in the metropolitan area, making it the largest city in Iran. Tehran sits at an…
Introduction Imam Khomeini International Airport serves as the primary gateway to the vibrant and culturally rich nation of Iran. Named after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, this airport stands as a symbol of the country’s deep historical roots and its modern ambitions. Located just outside Tehran, the capital city,…