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Tehran (/tɛˈræn, -ˈrɑːn, ˌtɛhə-, ˌteɪə-/; Persian: تهران Tehrân [tʰehˈɾɒːn] ( listen)) is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With a population of around 8.8 million in the city and 15 million in the larger metropolitan area of Greater Tehran, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and Western Asia, and has the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East. It is ranked 29th in the world by the population of its metropolitan area.
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1. Saadabad Palace
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Museum of the Royal albums and documents of Sa'dabad
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Iranviva - Tehran, Iran
About two hundred years ago, the name of Sa’dabad was not known by the Iranians and the people who traveled to Tehran, but this name is now very popular and this global reputation is due to what has happened in this region in the last two centuries. The name of this region became popular for the first time when Nasereddin Shah chose to build his royal palace in this village. Sa’dabad is located in north of Tehran, on the slopes of the Alborz mountains and in the foothills of Tochal. This area is surrounded by the Alborz mountains, Golabdareh region, Tajrish and Velenjak. Iranviva team has provided some articles for the people interested in traveling to Iran. In these articles we introduce you the historical, cultural and recreational sites in Iran. In this regard, we will now have a brief stroll to Sa’dabad complex. A Brief History of Sa’dabad Complex Sa’dabad was the kings’ summer residence during the Qajar period, but at the beginning of the Pahlavi era, the area was particularly appreciated. After the attempted coup in 1920, when Reza Shah took over, the small gardens of this region were merged and this area was used as Reza Khan’s residence. It is mentioned in Haj Aqa Reza Rafi’s diary, a diplomat and one of the Pahlavi attendants, that he has purchased eight thousand square meters of current Sa’dabad palace from Abu al-Fath, the Major Commander, for four hundred thousand tomans, to construct Reza Khan’s residence. The Sa’dabad complex has been developed gradually by purchasing adjacent gardens and it is now a 110-hectare complex. During the first Pahlavi period, the water of Darband River was used in Sa’dabad Palace, but after the expansion of the complex, twelve new subterranean canals were established in this complex. Sa’dabad is famous for its palaces. Today, most of these palaces are used as museums. Sa’dabad palaces are as follows: Ahmad Shahi Palace (under restoration) Shahvand Palace (The current Green Palace Museum, the first Pahlavi’s summer residence) White Palace (Mellat Palace Museum, the second Pahlavi’s summer residence) Special Palace (former Natural History Museum, currently used by the Presidential Administration) Asvad (Black) Palace (Modern Art Museum) Shams Palace (Royal Costume Museum) Ashraf Palace (Royal Dishes Museum) Gholam Reza Palace (Royal Weapons Museum) Mother Queen’s Palace (currently used by the Presidential Administration) Ahmad Reza Palace (currently used by the Presidential Administration) Abdolreza Building (Sa’dabad Administrative Affairs) Bahman Pahlavi (Gholam Reza’s son) Palace (Management Office) Shahram (Ashraf’s son) Palace (Military Museum) Farideh Diba Palace (currently used by the Presidential Administration) Reza Pahlavi (crown prince) Old palace (Behzad Museum) Reza Pahlavi (crown prince) new palace (former Dafineh Museum, currently used by the Presidential Administration) Farahnaz and Alireza (Mohammad Reza Shah’s children) Palace, (Mire’mad Calligraphy Museum) Leila Palace
3. The National Jewelry Treasury
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4.5 based on 1,556 reviews
A 200-year-old precious stone-encrusted throne, jewels from all over the world, a gem-studded 1869 globe, the world’s largest pink diamond and other mind-boggling pieces make up the unusual collection at this historic museum.
Reviewed By Miko_U_1963 - Hohenwart, Germany
After an intensive security check, I had the chance to enjoy an English-speaking tour guide who explained the jewelry in about 45 minutes. It is a miracle how many remarkable and high-value exhibits can be found and admired, not only the Peacock Throne. Be there on time!
4. Golestan Palace
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4.5 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By alibashiri - Tehran, Iran
Golestan palace is one of the most historic monuments which is located in the bazaar district of tehran with more than 450 years of antiquity. construction of the palace returns to safavi empire era and shah abbas safavi. Golestan means a big flower garden which is because of the palace’s beautiful garden. Golestan palace entered the list of unesco world heritage list in 2007 which shows the value of the monument. If you travel to Iran, you must visit Iranian palaces for sure. Iran has so many luxurious and historic palaces because of its long history of empires running it. Golestan is one of the most beautiful ones. There are many buildings in the palace that are must-see ones such as: shams al emarat, mirror hall, marble eivan, diamond hall, brilliant hall, salam hall and so many other ones. If i want to suggest you one must- visit hall, i will suggest mirror hall and brilliant hall, these are my favorite ones. Golestan palace is a must-see place in Tehran so don’t lose it when traveling to Iran. Have a good and unforgettable trip to Iran.
5. Museum of the Islamic Revolution and the Holy Defense
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
The largest museum of Iran and one of the largest in Asia, with modern technologies and devices that display contemporary history of Iran with focus on Iraq-Iran war (1980-1988).
Reviewed By TEHRANLOVER - Tehran, Iran
Museum of the Islamic Revolution and the Holy Defense is a new and advanced in Tehran. you can get good information about Iran- Iraq war, from it. also it has beautiful surrounding such as parks, lakes and .... If you stay at least one week in Tehran do not miss it. For more info please contact us at WhatsApp: +98 912 621 75 06
6. Green Palace Museum
7. Tehran Peace Museum
8. Museum of Iranian Dolls and Culture
9. Mahmoud Hessabi Museum
10. National Museum of Iran
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4.0 based on 712 reviews
This museum proudly celebrates the rich heritage of Iran with a spectacular collection of sculptures, ceramics and seals that date back to the 4th and 5th centuries BC.
Reviewed By DominicDeBurca - Dunmore East, Ireland
A diverse collection of artifacts that traces the history of Iran from stone-age times right up to Cyrus, Darius and the great Persian kingdoms. Some of the exhibits are phenomenal!
