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MILAD TOWER
MILAD Tower, with a 435 height has the sixth rank among the tallest telecommunication towers in the world and it is the tallest tower in Iran which is located in the North West of Tehran. There are some facilities which made it multi-purpose tower. It is placed among CHAMRAN, SHEIKH FAZL ALAH NOORI and HEMMAT Highways. In this tower you can see the museums …
IRANIAN BEHAVIOR
Iranian people are very curious about foreigners. They have three main questions that they want to ask visitors right away, and they usually go in this order: Where are you from? What is your religion? What do you think about Iran? They just want to make a relationship with foreigners. Persians are very kind, friendly and very hospitable people, respect and warmth to every …
CARPET MUSEUM OF IRAN
Located in Tehran next to Laleh Park, and founded in 1976, by Farah Diba Pahlavi, the last Queen of Iran. This museum is open Tuesdays to Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm. The Carpet Museum of Iran exhibits a variety of Persian carpets from all over Iran like Kerman, Kashan, Tabriz, dating from the 17th century to the present. I think all travelers …
SOME INFORMATION REGARDING IRAN NATIONAL JEWELRY MUSEU...
Our intention in presenting these jewels is to get you more acquainted with the rich culture and civilization of Iran. And to learn from history the fate of those who pursue power and hoard wealth. For this end we present this rich collection, which we have inherited and hope to preserve and pass on richer to our inheritors. DARYAY-E-NOOR: Daryay-e-Noor Diamond is the largest …
SHOPPING MALLS IN TEHRAN
As the capital, Tehran attracts many tourists from all around the world each season. Shopping malls are one of the most eye catching tourist attractions which people like to travel mostly to Tehran. Vanak passage, Tiraje shopping center and palladium mall are the best examples to satisfy and interest you to visit Tehran. There are many different products with different quality and prices that …
TEHRAN GRAND BAZAAR
Tehran Bazaar has very old structure and architecture. It consists of so many colonies of shops and stores. It is located in the heart of Tehran. It suits for shopping lovers looking for the best products. You can find anything needed as souvenir out there in Bazaar. Most lanes specialize in a particular commodity: copper, paper, gold, spices, and carpets. Carpet, nut and spice …
HOW TO BUY SIM CARD AND INTERNET ACCESS IN IRAN
There are several network operators which you can be benefited by the services. You are not allowed to hire a Sim Card. You can go to an authorized shop to buy and then the sim card and the data will be activated, then use its GPRS, 3G, and even 4G that It might have limited coverage in some cities internet connection. . There is …
HOW TO WEAR HIJAB IN IRAN
Obeying Islamic rules including Hijab or Islamic dress-code is necessary in Iran. However these rules are not observed very strict, especially for tourists and foreigners. Following the dress-code is necessary form the time of on-boarding international flights. On Iranian Flights, it is usually requested when the plane enters the Iranian boundaries. . Hair should be covered. Don’t worry, It is very usual that some …
HOW TO EXCHANGE CURRENCY IN IRAN
The official currency is Iranian Rial (IRR) and all notes are printed in Iranian Rial. But, locals almost always talk about Toman. Don’t get confused. Toman is just another way to tell the price of goods and services. Whatever it is in Iranian Rial, ignore one zero at the end of each price and you will get the Toman and also by adding one …
TOCHAL COMPLEX
Tochal complex consists of Tochal hotel, Tochal ski resort, Tele-cabin, restaurants, walking pathway. It starts at Velenjak Valley, north of Tehran, and ends at last station 7 (3740 m). Depending on the season of the year, you may need different equipment and skills but in simplest case you just need a proper dress and shoes to find a quiet and beautiful place to forget …
HOW TO GET AN IRANIAN VISA
IRAN TOURIST VISA: Iran Tourist Visa is issued for 30 days stay in Iran, and is valid for entry within 3 months after date of issue. It is just for SINGLE entry. All nationalities are required to get a visa authorization code through an Iran-based agency. (This is usually done online). The code is issued by Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This has replaced …
SA’DABAD COMPLEX
SA’DABAD COMPLEX: This complex is built by the Qajar and Pahlavi monarchs, located in Shemiran, Tehran-Iran. The complex includes more than 110 hectares of natural forest, streets, qanats, galleries, and museums. After an expansion of the compounds, Reza Shah the king of Pahlavi Dynasty lived there in the 1920s, and his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, moved there in the 1970s. In Pahlavi era, eighteen …