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One of the least visited places for foreigners and locals alike in Tehran is Imam Hossein Square. Recently upgraded to become pedestrianised, the downtown urban space is known by locals for several things including antiques and cheap…

Armenians have lived for millennia in the territory that forms modern-day Iran. But it was the Safavid Dynasty that took a special interest in this community. In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey) and the Persian…

Tehran has a new place to add to its growing list of attractions for children and adults. Situated in the Darabad Museum site in the very north of Tehran, the new Human Park explores the body on a life-size scale. Human Park is the first…

As the bustling metropolis of Tehran, Iran, continues to expand and diversify, so too does its culinary scene. Among the city's growing roster of international cuisine, Thai restaurants have emerged as popular and exciting food…

Earlier this week we introduced the Hana Japanese Spa in Tehran. Today we’re introducing Niloofar-e-Abi Massage and Spa Center complex which says aims to satisfy its clients through best possible services and constant improvement of service…

A new café has opened in the Vanak area of Tehran with a difference. This latest coffee enterprise is called “Downtism” and employs only adults with down syndrome and severe autism to help them in their employment financial needs. The…

Vaping has been popular for several years now abroad but it is still a nascent industry in Iran with a select few importers bringing in internationally recognized brands to the country. A “vape”, “electronic cigarette” or “e-cig” is a…

Simin and Jalal House Museum Many consider Simin Daneshvar, a contemporary Iranian novelist and fiction writer, to be one of the essential pieces in the puzzle of modern Persian literature. In fact, those who are enthusiastic about modern…

Looking for Mexican food in Tehran? Check out our post about the top places where you can enjoy quality Mexican food in Iran.

Need to get that dental check-up and living in Tehran? Tehran has many good dentists and orthodontists, with dozens of them to help you with your annual polish, root canal and much more. Finding one that can speak English may appear…