Tehran; Descendant of Mount Damavand

Tehran is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city. All the people of this city have brought their culture and ethnicity from everywhere they came, so Tehran is a collection of ethnics.

Tehran is the capital of Iran. It is situated on the foot of Alborz mountain range with a population of 14 million people. Tehran is a busy place, bustling metropolis, the largest and most populous city of Iran. It is one of the largest cities in West Asia and the 27th largest city in the world. You will see the magnificent view of Mount Damavand in every corner of the city and there are not many cities in the world like that.

Tehran is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city. All the people of this city have brought their culture and ethnicity from everywhere they came, so Tehran is a collection of ethnics.

Tehran is a huge city. It used to be smaller but it grew and grew and swallowed the surrounding areas. Tehran can be roughly divided into two different parts, north and south. The mountainous regions are found in the north and the desert areas in the south. These geographical conditions of the city result in different weather conditions in the north and south. The northern districts of Tehran are more well-off, modern, cosmopolitan and expensive, while the southern areas are less attractive but cheaper.

The administrative structure of Iran is concentrated in Tehran and the city is divided into 22 districts. There are two major towers in Tehran, Azadi Tower, which is one of the landmarks of the city and Milad Tower, which is one of the most important attractions of Tehran.

Time in Tehran

Weather

The lowest elevation of the city is 1050m while its highest elevation is 1800m and that’s why the city has different weather conditions. The north of the city is influenced by mountains and has moderate and humid weather. The rest of the city is warm and dry and in winter is cold. Tehran has the highest temperature of 43 degrees and the lowest of minus 15 degrees.

The History of Tehran

Tehran is a historic city, which dating back to thousands of years ago. At the time of the Zand dynasty, it was a village that was significant from a strategic point of view. In the reign of Karim Khan Zand (the founder of the Zand Dynasty) Tehran was the center of government for four years. In the era of Nasir al-Din Shah, Tehran became as a walled city due to walls and trenches that was built around the city. But, Tehran was become as the capital of Iran in the Qajar dynasty by the rule of Agha Mohammad Khan (the founder of the Qajar dynasty).

Things to do in Tehran:

Historical sites:

We know that the historical capital of Iran dates back to something more than 200 years ago, so it means that it's full of history and fascinating places. For over 200 years, many important events were taken place in this city such as the 1908 bombardment of the Majlis of Iran during the Iranian Constitutional Revolution, the 28 Mordad coup d'état and…. The existence of Ray city in the south of Tehran, which dates back to 7000 years ago and the civilization of Gheytarieh, which is one of the oldest human civilizations in Iran, adds to the historical significance of Tehran.

Some of Tehran's Most Important historical sites:

Golestan Palace
Niavaran Complex
Sa'dabad Complex
Grand Bazaar of Tehran
Moghadam Museum
Tughrul Tower
National Garden

Museums:

Tehran is famous for its museums and most of the important Iran's museums are located in this city. Therefore, the museums of the capital are considered as one of the main attractions of the city. Of course, many Tehran museums are located in the palaces and historical houses.

Some of Tehran's Most Important museums:

National Museum of Iran
National Jewelry Museum
Abgineh Museum of Tehran
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Carpet Museum of Iran

Parks:

One of the beauties of Tehran, is its charming gardens and parks that are seen in every corner of the city.

Some of Tehran's Most Important parks:

Mellat Park
Ab-o-Atash Park
Laleh Park
Chitgar Park
Tehran Birds Garden
National Botanical Garden

Bazaars & Shopping Centers:

Grand Bazaar
Bazaar of Tajrish
Ava Center
Palladium Shopping Center
Arg Shopping Center
Sam Center
Kourosh Mall
Bamland Shopping Mall
Mega Mall

Ski Resorts:

Whether you have just one day or a long weekend, there are plenty of places to ski around Tehran as follows:

Natural sights of Tehran:

The capital of Iran, along with numerous historical, urban and modern attractions, also has natural attractions that are the best choices for relaxing.