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Valiasr Street: the longest and most famous in West Asia
Valiasr Street (previously, Pahlavi and Mossadeq Street) is known as the “long street in Tehran and the West Asia” at 17.9 kilometres (11.1 miles) dividing the city into western and eastern parts.
Running just under 18 km from the railway…
Competition on Recreation of Ray Cement Factory
Tehran's municipality has announced an international competition for the recreation of historic Ray Cement Factory.
Tehran Attractions: Ghalamestan Park
The Iranian capital is among the major cities in the world. With a population of about 9 million and non-stop construction, finding a green area for a walk or just spending hours to relax in Tehran is quite a challenge sometimes.…
Tehran’s District 2 opens ‘Fun Street’ for Yalda
A street has been recently redecorated with humorous items like emojis in celebration of the ancient Iranian festival of Yalda, according to a press release by Tehran Municipality on December 18.
Called "Laughter Street" in Persian but…
Japanese Doll Exhibition in August
The Japanese Embassy plans to organise an exhibition to display an extensive collection of the traditional dolls of the country on August 21, the Japan Foundation has announced, Mehr News Agency reported.
Hina Ningyo (Girls’ Day dolls) and…
Tehran’s Tajrish Bazaar: a must see when visiting Tehran
If you are lucky enough to be in the northern quarters of Tehran, we recommend a stroll down to the bustling Tajrish Bazaar.
Tehran’s Tajrish Bazaar is one of the most spectacular places in Tehran, in close proximity to the leafy…
Chess Park in Tehran
Chess, that ancient game which has been played in Iranian culture for millennia is the name of one park in Tehran.
Located at the back of Tehran where the Alborz mountains buttress the city's ever-growing fabric, it is one of the few…
New crackdown on using your mobile while driving in Tehran
Are you guilty of using your phone while driving in Tehran?
Well according to the deputy at the Traffic Police Department, Majid Rezaei, people caught speaking on their phone are now under closer scrutiny with more cameras dotted about the…
Tehran’s old Nasr Theatre opens as a museum – only for a week!
Tehran’s shutdown antique Theatre Nasr has reopened for one week only event!
Situated on the once hip Laleh Zar “Tulip Fields” Street in downtown Tehran, the theatre hall has been left neglected since 2002 when the building closed its…
English Tour To Tehran’s Azadi and Milad Towers
The Safir Language Academy is holding a one-day tour to the capital’s iconic landmarks next Thursday.
Built-in 1971 to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the first Persian Empire, the Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower) is one of the most and…