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Are you looking for that specific Persianate item to take back home with you and don’t know where to buy souvenirs in Tehran? Tehran Grand Bazaar No article about trinkets could be written without mentioning the Tehran Grand Bazaar…

As Tehran is undergoing its hottest days of the summer, head to the water to cool down and relax or finding a nice outdoor place for tanning sounds like an excellent option. While there are many swimming pools in Tehran which are used by…

Are you looking to get fit scientifically? Well, Tehran has a new centre that can help you do that with the help of trained professionals. Inshape Body Studios are open in Tehran and are the first in the city to promote the EMS method…

Tehran’s Eram Park Zoo, the primary centre for wildlife in the Iranian capital has a new member in the form of a Persian lion. The Asiatic or Persian lion was hunted to extinction almost 80 years ago and became extinct in the country due…

Slides are just for kids, right? Well, not according to the organisers of this new mega slide in the west of the capital city. Yes, that’s right, there is a several-story-high slide open in the west of Tehran called “Freefall”. The…

Under Iran’s National Mobile Registry Scheme which was implemented starting October 2017, all new mobile phones purchased inside Iran or imported by travelers visiting Iran must be registered to work with Iranian SIM Cards. Since its…

An official at Tehran municipality says passengers with folding bicycles can now bring their bike to metro wagons every day. According to Ali Pirhossein-Lo, advisor to Deputy Mayor for Transportation, all passengers with folding…

Shopping in Tehran As the bustling capital of Iran, Tehran is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and dynamic shopping scene. Offering an array of modern shopping malls, Tehran provides locals and tourists with a diverse range of…

The managing director of Tehran’s Metro Company has announced that passengers can now bring their bicycle with themselves when traveling with metro on weekends and national holidays. Farnoush Nobakht told reporters that the pilot scheme…

Looking to do your weekly shop, then check out these great online supermarkets in Tehran! Tehran boasts an array of exceptional supermarkets, each offering their unique appeal. From Hyperstar with its outstanding French bakery section to…