[IRAN] Tehran - Azadi Tower

Azadi Tower is one of the symbols in Tehran. Built in 1971 to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the first Persian empire, it is reopened in 2006 after being closed for many years. It is located in Azadi Square which marks the west entrance to the city. The 148 foot tall tower is built with 8,000 blocks of white marble stone from the Isfahan Province.

[IRAN] Tehran – Grand Bazaar

Tehran Grand Bazaar is a historical market in Tehran. Besides shops, Tehran Grand Bazaar also has banks, mosques and guest houses. It’s like a “city within a city”.

[IRAN] Tehran – Golestan Palace

I visited Iran during Eid Al Adha holidays around 2nd week of September last year. Also known as Persia, Iran is a country rich in history and culture. The first city I visited in Iran was Tehran, its capital city which is home to roughly 14 million people.

The Golestan Palace was the official residence of the royal Qajar family and is the oldest historic monument in Tehran. The Palace is inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.