Gol-e Rezaieh Café in Tehran

One of the most historic cafes still operational today in central Tehran is the Gol-e Rezaieh Café on 30 Tir Street. Originally opened by an Armenian chap called Gargen Avansian in 1932 (1310 in Persian calendar), the centrally located…

Day out with the kids in Tehran

Are you looking for something to do with the kids in Tehran? Well, the Iranian capital has plenty of parks to offer them some playtime, which is free, but there is also a growing list of places across the metropolis which are designed just…

Leaning office tower of Tehran

It’s more than a lean, a new office building in Tehran’s Pardis Technology Park is turning heads with its epic tilt confusing many who drive past it. The newly opened Turbosealtech office in Tehran has been designed to look like it is…

Where is Tehran’s Oldest Bookstore?

Founded 120 years ago, Islamiyeh is the oldest independent bookstore still operating in Tehran. While one must presume that Tehran’s oldest book shop should be somewhere on or around Enghelab street – known as the book hub of the capital…

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