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Did you know Tehran has a recently opened planetarium where you can see the universe? Called the Gonbad-e-Mina (Dome of Mina), the planetarium has helped people understand where we sit in the galaxy for the past few years. The…

One of the least visited places for foreigners and locals alike in Tehran is Imam Hossein Square. Recently upgraded to become pedestrianised, the downtown urban space is known by locals for several things including antiques and cheap…

No doubt food is of great importance in Iran, and nowadays it stretches all the way to the final meal of the day, dessert! If you have a sweet tooth and you’re living in Tehran, read up on the excellent adventure below! 1: San Marco Ice…

After living in the Iranian capital for a while, it’s pretty evident that there are just too many fast food places around us. But we can make your choices a little more straightforward by picking out a few great eateries if you happen to be…

Iranian graphic design legend Morteza Momayez will be celebrated at the newly established Naqsh-o-Khat Gallery (Design & Script) Gallery in Tehran on Friday, February 16, Financial Tribune reported. Organised by calligrapher Javad…

Doing business and negotiating with Iranians is much like elsewhere in the world -- it's a tough sell. Everybody has a bottom line to contend with, but also cultural and religious issues play a significant role in broader business…

Tehran is more than the city, there is an entire region with many towns spotted around the capital. Some are even amazingly rural and amazing for weekend getaways from the hustle and bustle of Tehran. Our guide, Samson Seez now lets you…

Our culture expert Samson Seez, knowing every site in Tehran, gives you a glimpse at a bit of Tehran’s cinematic and architectural history with Ghazali Cinema Town. If you’ve seen one of Iran’s many historical dramas in recent years, you…

So you've arrived in Tehran and everyone is talking about how great ride hailing apps Snapp and Tap30 are (the latter now also working in English) but you bought an Apple iPhone and those apps are not available. What to do? Well, LiT can…

Our culture expert Samson Seez explains Iran’s amazing history of epigraphy and calligraphy many of which are situated around the Iranian capital Tehran. One might wonder what all the stone carvings that surround Tehran are all about,…