About Tehran

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.…

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…

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…

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, 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…

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 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…

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…

Driving in the centre of Tehran can always be a confusing task for locals, let alone foreigners living in the city. For a traffic-hit metropolitan Tehran, managing traffic and pollution has for years been a challenge to the city’s…

Museum of Qasr Prison, constructed by the Georgian Nilokai Markov in 1929 has been lovingly restored in recent years and is now open as a park to the general public. Originally the prison was a palace on the outskirts of the Tehran in…