Tehran Things to Do

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The collection is on display in six halls and two entrance halls in separate sections depicting different historical eras and subjects:

1. Ground floor entrance hall:
Plain clay works dating back to the 1st millennium and glass works made in Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries are on display at this hall.

2. Bolour Hall:
Examples of glass works dating back to the 1st millennium B.C., the Achaemenids, the Sassanid and early Islamic era are put on display at the hall.

3. Mina Hall:
Ancient opaque and veined glass works, mainly ornaments and perfume bottles, dating back to the 2nd and 1st millennium B.C. The collection of clay works include examples of simple pots dating back to the pre-historic era and ancient glazed clay pots decorated with geometric, floral and animal designs that date back to the 4th to 1st millennium B.C.
Glass pipes from Choghazanbil Temple, that were used as window bars of the temple as well as objects that were used during rituals are part of the collection on display at this hall.

4. Second floor entrance hall:
Various glass and clay works belonging to the Islamic era with different decorations as well as works of the contemporary artists are shown in this hall.

5. Sadaf Hall:
Clay works bearing inscriptions and decorative glass works belonging to the early days of the Islamic era are on display at this hall.

6. Zarrin Hall:
Clay works bearing motifs and inscriptions that date back to the 11th to 15th centuries are on display at this hall.

7. Lajevard Hall (1):
Clay works enameled with turquoise-color glaze that date back to the 13th and 14th centuries are on display at this hall.

Lajevard Hall (2):
Examples of the glass works belonging to the 18th to 20th centuries are displayed in Lajevard Hall 2.

every day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, except Mondays and Holidays.
Admission is IR5000 (87/2008)

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The Building of Museum was the residence and working office of "Ahmad Qavam" minister of Ahmad Shah of Ghajar. ~1920
The building is situated in a garden with a span of 7000 square meters and was used by Qavam himself till the year 1953.
Later, the building were sold to the Egyptians as the new premises for the embassy of Egypt and remained in their possession for seven years.

Later, it was sold to Farah Pahlavi’s bureau in 1976 and was turned into a museum by three groups of Iranian, Austrian and French architects. The museum was opened in 1980.

The exterior and interior of the museum comprise such decorations as brick works, plaster works, mirror works and inlaid works.

About 50 types of bricks in various designs and with different geometric and floral patterns have been used in the exterior of the building and are reminiscent of the fine arts of the Seljuk era.

every day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, except Mondays and Holidays.
Admission is IR5000 (87/2008)

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Between Tehran and Firouzkooh you can see a very nice and wonderful place , it name is Tange Vashi . In 200 - 300 years ago in Ghajarie duration this place was preserve , but now the people go there for rest and enjoy from nature . for go to Tange vashi you must drive 130 km and after 3 or 4 hours arrive and must walking 30 minutes between mountain and across water .
if you can not go alone you can use travel agency and i think you must pay 30 $ per person .

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Tehran’s most famous architectural symbol is the Azadi (“Liberty”) Monument in Azadi Square. It was constructed in 1971 as part of Mohammad Reza Shah’s celebrations to commemorate 2,500 years of Persian monarchy and was hence named the Shahyad Tower. It was given its current name after the 1979 revolution which saw all indications of the former regime stripped from streets of the city.

The 50m tower, clad entirely in cut marble, is said to combine Islamic architecture and the earlier Sassanid style. Situated near Mehrabad Airport, it was the first sight to welcome visitors to Tehran for many years before international flights were recently redirected to the new Imam Khomeini Airport near Qom, although the domestic airport remains. If you do not fly domestic flight, you have to make your trip there, which is not too far. Taxi from Ferdosi square costs about IR35,000 (May 2008).

The basement floor houses a museum and cultural centre and the roof can be accessed by elevator. Though it retains great affection among Iranians, the Azadi Tower is now in competition with the 435m Milad Tower for its place as the symbol of the city.

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It wasn't until my last day in Iran (well the early hours of the morning ) that I got to see this impressive monument. I'd mentioned to my guide Majid, that I hadn't seen this landmark while in Tehran. Apparently I should have seen it on leaving the city for Bandaar-e-Anzali at the start of my trip, but due to heavy traffic my guide had taken a detour, so I hadn't had the chance to see it.


So, on the way to the airport at 05.00hrs. Majid took me past this impressive 45 metre high structure. It was built in 1971 to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. The architect Hossein Amanet created the tower from 8,000 blocks of marble, for Shah Reza, when it was named the Shahad Tower, being renamed after the Revolution.
Ironically, Amanet is a follower of the Bah'ai faith, which is persecuted by the present government. The tower contains some Bah'ai symbolism such as 9 stripes on each side of the tower and 9 windows. The design also includes Islamic and Sassavid architectural styles.

During the 1979 Revolution, this was the focus for many protests. Apparently there is a museum in the tower, but it's been closed for many years.

On February 11th 2007, tens of thousands of Tehrans citizens celebrating the 28th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, witnessed the tragic death of 32 year old Amir Mousavvi, who while attempting to free climb the tower became exhausted 3 metres from the top and fell.

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This cemetery is a short distance from Khomeinis shrine. It is the local cemetery, as well as having nearly 200,000 graves of Tehrans martyrs, mainly men, who died during the 1980 -88 Iran - Iraq war

I had vague recollections of this place from news items of the time, with hundreds of wailing, distraught mourners surrounding the graves.

It was a surprisingly peaceful place to visit

Later, during my trip, I recognised other martyrs graves, identified by the Iranian flag flying at the head of each tomb. Entering each town or village, there would be a portrait of each martyr from that place, some shared a picture, other places they were displayed individually.

to be continued....

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This pleasant park is a refuge from the bustle of Tehran.

Typical of parks in Iran, there is a fountain, pools , grassed areas and flowers, plus seating and drinking fountains. Near the main gate was a stall selling sweets and drinks etc

This park also contains the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art.

I'd initially spotted the tall wooden artwork (pic below), and went to have a quick look, my guide then pointed out the museum, so we had a look around inside (please see next tip)

Around the park were other pieces of artwork