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Hormoz Pirnia House to Become a Museum of Modern Law
Authorities in Tehran municipality say a 150 years-old house located in Tehran's historic Lalehzar street is being cleaned and renovated in order to turn the mansion into Tehran's museum of modern law.
Tehran’s Jom’eh Bazaar is back in Abbasabad Hills
The Tehran Bazaar (Jom’eh Bazaar) has been officially relocated to Baghe Honar (Art Garden) in the Abbasabad Hills area of the city.
The Friday Market (in English) has been a popular haunt for locals, embassy staff and tourists alike in…
Chitgar Lake closed for works
Areas around Chitgar Lake in the west of Tehran (Persian Gulf Martyrs Lake) are closed until further notice for renovations and tree pruning, the city's municipality announced this week.
Persian Gulf Lake, also known as Chitgar Lake, is…
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…