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Tehran Travel & Sightseeing Guide
January 11, 2008 |
A trip to Tehran
Over past decades, Tehran has exploded from a modest city to a
buzzing metropolis of nearly 14 million people. The snowy peaks of
the Alborz mountain range pierce the city’s northern landscape,
creating a striking contrast with the modern streets overflowing with
cafés, restaurants and museums.
Flights to Tehran
Flights to Iran generally arrive at Mehrabad Airport although certain
routes have recently been moved to the newly built Imam Khomeini
International Airport. Mehrabad receives many international flights
from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, but there are no direct
flights from North America or Australia. The drive to the city centre
is relatively short, and taxis are readily available outside of the
airport. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Tehran try Ebookers.
Imam Khomeini International Airport receives mostly flights from
cities in the Middle East although it is planned to become Tehran’s
main airport. A taxi ride to the city centre can take over an hour in
traffic from this new airport.
Travellers should be aware that an exit fee is usually required upon
leaving through these airports.
Tehran
Sightseeing to Tehran
Tehran has a wealth of museums to visit, whether you are interested in
fine arts, dazzling jewels or luxurious carpets. The National Museum
of Iran has an enormous collection of historical artefacts and ancient
art, and is located next to the Islamic Arts Museum. The Treasury of
the National Jewels houses some of the world’s most expensive jewels
while the more modest National Gallery of Rugs is worth a visit as
well.
One of Tehran’s popular sites is the Golestan Palace, with its
impressive museum and tranquil gardens. The S’ad-Abad Palace Complex
is another lovely attraction, boasting 18 palace museums also set
within an oasis of gardens. For people-watching, head to Ferdoosi Square in the city centre, which
is surrounded by an area of quaint shops and avenues.
Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Falafels and kebabs can be found at food stands all over the city,
offering a cheap and delicious meal option. Traditional Iranian
restaurants are also easy to come across, as are places serving up
international cuisine. During the day, cafés and teahouses are packed
with lively crowds of people, although the scene quiets down
significantly at night. Traditional Iranian music locales and some
cafés on Darband street offer the chance for a relaxing evening, but
Tehran is not the destination to choose for partying.
Fun by day - shopping and activities
One of Tehran’s strongest attractions is the huge number of beautiful
parks located right within the city. It is difficult to single out the
best of the city’s 800 parks, but Niavaran, Baharan and Laleh are
just three to begin with. Tehran’s high altitude means that
temperatures are more moderate than other Middle Eastern cities
although summers can get quite hot.
The massive Grand Bazaar on the southern end of Tehran is a must-see
with row after row of stalls selling every item imaginable. Even those
not looking to buy should visit this market for a big gulp of local
culture. An escape from the city is a simple task in Tehran, with popular ski
resorts and mountain villages under two hours away. Two towns worth
visiting are Fasham and Lavasan, located in the Alborz mountains.
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