Azadi Tower is one of the symbols of Tehran, which was built more than forty years ago by the Iranian architect Hossein Amanat and named it Shahyad. This tower was designed and built to commemorate the two thousand five hundred years imperial celebrations. Azadi Square, where Azadi Tower is located, is the largest square in Tehran, which is located in the western part of it.The Shahyad Tower has been transformed into the Azadi Tower after the 1979 Iranian Revolution. This tower in Iran is an example of urban symbols and signs that unique architecture turned it into a beautiful symbol in...
January 27, 2021
Shahnameh, the book of the Abolghasem Ferdowsi, which contains about sixty thousand verses of poetry, is one of the largest and most prominent epic poets in the world. He was born in the city of Tus. Ferdowsi spent about thirty years writing that. The content of Shahnameh includes myths, legends, and history of Iran from the beginning to the conquest of Iran by the Arabs.This valuable literary book is divided into three parts: myths (from the reign of Kiomars to the reign of Fereydoun), heroism (from the uprising of Kaveh Ahangar to the death of Rostam), and historical (from the reign of...
January 26, 2021
Persepolis, also known as (Parseh, Takhte Jamshid, Hezarsotun or Chehel Manar) is located in the north of Fars province (fifty kilometers northeast of Shiraz).Persepolis is the name of one of the ancient cities of Iran, which many years ago was the beautiful capital of the kingdom of Iran during the Achaemenid period. In this ancient city, there was a place that was used for holding ceremonies and celebrations, especially Nowruz, during the reign of the ancient kings.The founder of Persepolis was Darius the Great. After him, his son, Xerxes, and his grandson, Ardeshir expanded the...
January 25, 2021
Five hundred and fifty years BC, the land of Persia was the residence of the Achaemenids. The Persian dynasty, led by Cyrus, defeated the Medes and chose the region now known as Pasargadae as their capital.Pasargad is a collection of ancient structures left over from the Achaemenid period, which is located in Pasargad city in Fars province. This large complex, which is located on a high plain 1900 meters above sea level, in a mountain fence, includes buildings such as the tomb of Cyrus the Great, the royal garden of Pasargadae, the palace, the bridge, the fountains of the royal garden, the...
January 23, 2021
Rey city (or Shahr-e Rey) is one of the oldest cities in Iran and the world and one of the cities of Tehran province. The history of living in this city dates back to three thousand years BC. At that time, the Aryan tribes founded the city of Rey, which at the time was the largest city in the world.Ray literally means royal city. The resident and people of Rey were called Razi. The city of Rey has been the capital of Iran for some time. This city is now part of the city of Tehran and is located in the south. The distance from Rey city to the center of Tehran is less than fourteen...
January 22, 2021
Saad Abad's cultural and historical complex includes mansions and a palace that was built in Darband, in the northernmost and most pleasant climate of Tehran. This complex is located on a land area of three hundred hectares, of which more than one hundred and eighty hectares are natural forests, springs, aqueducts, orchards, greenhouses, and streets. Saad Abad palaces reach the beautiful and high mountains of Alborz from the north. Jafarabad river passes through the middle of the palace grounds. Saad Abad complex was built during the Qajar period and about two hundred years ago and...
January 21, 2021
Iranians have long attached great importance to sports. The history of sports such as horseback riding, archery, and swimming in Iran dates back to three thousand years ago.At present, a large number of sports in Iran, both modern and traditional, are active and have their own athletes. Wrestling is one of the sports that has had many fans in Iran since ancient times. But today the most popular sport among Iranians is undoubtedly soccer. Almost all cities and regions in Iran have their own local soccer team. Esteghlal and Persepolis (or Piruzi) are famous teams in Iran that have many fans in...
January 20, 2021
Cyrus II, better known as Cyrus the Great, was the founder and first imperial king of the Achaemenid dynasty, who ruled large parts of Asia between 559 and 529 BC.In his youth, Cyrus first rebelled against the Medes, who were the kings of Iran, and then invaded and conquered the Median capital at Hegmataneh (modern-day Hamedan). After this, Cyrus founded the Achaemenid dynasty. In 539 BC, Cyrus went to the battle of Babylon and finally conquered it. In the famous Cyrus Cylinder discovered in Babylon, Cyrus introduces himself as the son of Cambyses, the great king of Anshan. The Cyrus...
January 19, 2021
Tochal is a peak in the north of Tehran (the capital of Iran) with an altitude of about 4000 meters, which is part of the Alborz mountain range. The southern slope of Tochal is adjacent to the city of Tehran and its peak overlooks this city.Tochal Peak, due to its proximity to Tehran, always has a large number of climbers. Many people go to Tochal Peak, especially on weekends for excursions, recreation, and sports. Many reach this beautiful peak by hiking for several hours. Some with a cable car that has seven stations and The last station is near Tochal peak, they reach this spectacular...
January 18, 2021
Tehran International Book Fair is a book fair that is held in Tehran every year in May. It takes about 10 days. This exhibition is one of the largest cultural events in Iran.The first Tehran International Book Fair was held more than twenty-five years ago at the Tehran International Book Fair (a place in the north of Tehran). Now, this exhibition is held in Tehran Mosala (a place near the center of Tehran). Every year, thousands of Iranian and foreign publishers present their new and old books in this exhibition. This book fair has thousands of visitors. Most of the people who come to...
January 17, 2021
Darband is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the north of Tehran. Darband is an excellent area with a pleasant climate, where the residents of Tehran take refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy its stunning scenery and delicious food in its restaurants; Citizens of Tehran can climb and enjoy the pleasant weather and scenic environment of Darband without the need to distance themselves from Tehran. Many climbers start their journey from Darband to climb the Tochal peak. Usually, everyone's first suggestion for a Picnic in the capital is the Darband of Tehran....
January 16, 2021
Tehran Metro is a set of Tehran city trains that are responsible for transporting people in the Tehran region and the city of Karaj. These trains are running on five main lines in different parts of Tehran. Metro transportation system is one of the largest intercity networks in Tehran, which with 7 lines, of which 6 lines are currently active, has been able to connect many parts of Tehran to each other and greatly help intercity travel in the years Has recently. The first subway line of Tehran connected Sadeghieh Square to the city of Karaj. After that, various stations were opened and the...
January 15, 2021
