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Tehran Travel Travel Guide

Tehran Travel: There’s a lot more to this populous and multicultural city

Being a metropolis, the capital of Iran, Tehran is the largest and the most populated city, situated in the north of the country, between the northern mountainous areas and the central dry regions. Tehran province is the most significant political and economic center of the country which provides its visitors with a wide range of entertainments. You will find more about Tehran travel in the following.

Azadi Tower
Azadi tower​

 

Let’s get to know more about this cosmopolitan city.

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  • Some Facts about Tehran city
  • Tehran travel guide
  • Tehran tourism: Foods
  • Tehran 2020: Accommodations

Tehran Facts

Words cannot describe how interesting your Tehran travel will be. There are many great things about Tehran culture and tourism that is almost impossible to appreciate its aesthetic values without seeing them in person.

Tehran has been one of the major cities of Iran since the Qajar dynasty when Agha Mohammad khan decided to appoint it as his capital. He wanted to stay near to once territories of Iran in the Caucasus. Unfortunately, he lost the control of the region throughout the war between Iran and Russia.

The capital of Iran has been shifting among different cities and Tehran is the 32nd national Iran’s capital. Being considered as the land of opportunities, Tehran destination has witnessed a huge migration rate from all over the country. That is the reason Tehran population has been registered around 9 million in 2019 with the growth rate of 1.33%. Tehran has undergone dramatic changes over the past few decades.

 

 

Another striking fact about Tehran travel is its varied public transportation. Being remarkably cost-effective, you will be reluctant to rent cars. Travel to Tehran 2020 has made it way too easy for visitors to get to any parts of the city using taxies, buses, subways, bikes, etc. Visitors will be definitely shocked by seeing traffic congestion in Tehran, especially during rush hours, however the system of public transportation is ready to serve them. You may be also worried about Tehran tourism safety and security. Despite the desultory news you may have heard, Tehran is definitely safe for the tourists. Consequently, you shouldn’t worry about your Tehran travel at all.

Tehran Climate

Generally speaking, Tehran has a mild climate throughout the year. In spring, it has lovely sunshine and pleasant breezes. Summer is hot while winter is mainly cold and cloudy.

Depends on what type of weather you prefer, Tehran travel would be a perfect choice throughout the year. Make sure you do not miss our Tehran tours 2020 below.

Tehran 2020: Accommodations

Tehran travel would be an amazing adventure as it doesn’t take up much portions of your budget. If you want to splurge on expensive Tehran hotels, you have plenty of options. But if you are on a budget, you may stay at hostels with lavish facilities and splendid Persian style. For the record, you can almost find any types of hotels and hostels in all parts of the city as well.

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Tehran Travel Guide

Since it is a vibrant blend of cosmopolitan and contemporary, you’re definitely going to have lovely memories of your travel to Tehran. By visiting the southern area, you will visit one aspect of Tehran tourism and by going to the north; you will observe the other aspects of Tehran culture which all make you amazed how a city can be heterogeneous.

The northern part of Tehran is a respectable and upscale part of the town with full range of luxurious landmarks, shopping malls, restaurants and towering structures while the south boasts historical and cultural sightseeing.

If you’re into natural attributes, you may not want to lose Mount Tochal in the north of Tehran. It is one of the main Tehran destinations for those who love adventure and winter sports. Don’t forget to travel there in winter, so you get the chance to use ski lift while enjoying the magnificent scenery of mountainous regions. You may check our Tehran fall and winter 2020 below.

 

Other fantastic Tehran tourist attractions in the northern part are Niavaran historical complex, Milad tower, Darband promenade, Tajrish traditional bazaar, Saadabad historical complex, Tabiat Bridge etc.

The southern district of Tehran destination, however, offers warmth and joyful atmosphere with nice, local people. A majority of museums, historical complexes and cultural sightseeing is situated in the central and the southern regions. Tehran travel is like entering a historical book and floating in it as it hosts infinite sightseeing such as Golestan palace, Azadi tower, treasury of national jewelry, Grand bazaar, etc. which all can be visited on an Iran private tour.

Tehran Tourism: Foods

Tehran travel is nothing without Persian foods. Iran has earned reputation for the most delicious foods in the world. Food depicts creativity of nations and Iranians have proven that they’re really good in terms of cooking. Eating out is a popular activity among Iranians and Tehran travel would be crammed by cozy foodie destinations which serve superb Iranian traditional cuisine. If you visit Tehran Grand Bazaar, you will face with sit-down places with amazing foods and beverages.

Handicrafts and Souvenirs:

Not having many handicrafts, Tehran is marked as one of the producers of coarse and loosely woven handmade fabrics (Jajeedm), specifically in the suburban non-urban areas. Dugh-e AabAli (a traditional Iranian drink made of yogurt) is the most delicate of the type you cannot leave the city without drinking! If you have a sour tooth, make sure you visit Darband promenade where you can find top-notch fruit-rolls of the country. You will definitely taste the unforgettable flavors with relish! Mulberries are the other popular, tasty fruits you can commonly find in Kan & Sulqan promenade as well.

Time is of the essence, so pack your things and travel to Tehran.

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