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Visit Iran’s first lion in 80 years at Eram Park Zoo
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…
Freefall: The biggest slide in Tehran
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…
Latest Changes: Iran’s Mobile Phone Registry Scheme
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…
Take Your Folding Bicycle to Tehran Metro
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…
Top Shopping Malls in Tehran
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…
How to Take Your Bike to Tehran’s Metro?
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…
Online supermarkets in Tehran: Top Apps
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…
How to Rent/Buy Property in Tehran
Renting an apartment in Tehran can be a confusing affair, as the local rental system in place is defined in two separate ways.
Rental options
Rahn (Deposit)
According to several experts in the industry, the full down payment…
Visit the Recycling Park in Tehran
A park in southern Tehran has been given a new lease of life, with the using of recycled material appropriated by sculptors.Located in the Aliabad neighbourhood in Tehran’s Region 16, the park is a new idea by the local branch of the…
Free outdoor gyms across Tehran
Did you know there are dozens of great ways to keep fit in Tehran for free! Yes, the Tehran Municipality over the past decade has installed outdoor gyms across the capital’s parks for those looking to get healthy for the cost of a taxi ride…