LiT Team
Where to Buy Furniture in Tehran
A guide to Tehran’s furniture markets, from the vast Yaftabad district to upmarket showrooms and second-hand dealers.
Best Chinese Restaurants in Tehran
Where to eat Chinese food in Tehran, from long-standing classics to authentic spots run by the Chinese community.
Negotiating with Iranian business partners
Doing business and negotiating with Iranians is much like elsewhere in the world — it’s a tough sell. Everybody has a bottom line to…
Tehran’s International School Guide: Italian School
A parent’s guide to the Pietro Della Valle Italian School in Farmanieh, from nursery to liceo scientifico.
Guide to Top Tehran Football Teams
Who’s who in Tehran football, from the Persepolis-Esteghlal derby to Paykan and the lower leagues, plus tips for going to a match.
Escape to the Country: Visit Lavasan
A guide to Lavasan, Tehran’s mountain getaway, with its villages, hiking trails, orchards and the Latyan Dam.
National Botanical Garden of Iran in Tehran
A visitor’s guide to the National Botanical Garden of Iran, a 150-hectare research garden and arboretum in north-west Tehran.
Top Restaurants in Tehran for Valentine’s Day
Romantic restaurants in Tehran for Valentine’s Day or Sepandarmazgan, with tips on booking.
Old Tehran Recreated at Ghazali Cinema Town
Visit Ghazali Cinema Town, the film set west of Tehran that recreates the city’s old squares and streets.
Best Cinemas in Tehran
Our guide to the best cinemas in Tehran and how to book a film night out.
