Places to See

Tehran Book Garden situated in the Abbasabad Hills area of Tehran is a sight to behold. Nominated as Iran’s entry for Building of the Year 2018 on Architecture Daily’s website the centre is more than just a ‘garden.’Designed by Iranian…

There are plenty of things to do in Tehran when you’ve got a few hours to spare. One of our avid readers this week highlighted Maham Shooting Range in the far north of Tehran as one great example of such things to do!Situated off Babaei…

Eyno-Doleh Mansion Eyno-Doleh (Einodoleh, Ayno-Doleh) Mansion is a historical building in the northeast of Tehran that many people would miss if it were not for the few articles written about this historical complex.Eyno-Doleh is one…

Tehran's Nature and Wildlife Museum Living in Tehran’s contributing editor Samson Seez gives us a  glimpse of Darabad's Nature and Wildlife Museum, a very old museum collection in the far north of the city.The Iranian capital Tehran is…

Our contributing editor, Samson Seez, has discovered Tehran’s Jurassic Park in his travels around the city, why not take a read of his latest park adventure!Forget the Renaissance, the Medieval era or any other point in history, as we…

Our contributing editor Samson Seez gives you the best tips when visiting Tehran’s oldest public park including the best family fun days activities. Iranian parks a jam-packed with several features and amenities, they’re also a great place…

There are plenty of ways to keep fit in Tehran and here are a few examples.Aside from various gyms or uptown luxurious health clubs in Tehran, one can get into shape for free, as well as enjoy a scenic view at the same time! Step 1 –…

Iranians love bookshops and reading, so much so, several companies are offering every type of book you could imagine in the city, as well as foreign language magazines! From contemporary writers to literary classics from home and abroad,…

Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Iranian culture and cuisine by venturing into the sprawling maze that is the Tehran Grand Bazaar. Known as the "city within a city," the Bazaar brims with a rich tapestry of…

The Tehran Grand Bazaar (Bazaar e-Bozorg) is the oldest historical trading centre in Tehran and is one of the best places to buy a Persian carpet in Tehran. The layout of the site is split into dozens of corridors and nooks and crannies…