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Trip.Best Top 12 Best Things to Do in Iran [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Iran! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 4.94.4/587 Review
based on 851 reviews"The Freedom Monument, also known as Azadi Tower, was built in 1971 by the Pahlavi dynasty to celebrate the creation of the Persian Empire in 2,500 years, designed by Iranian architects, and made of 2,500 marble from the local Iranian area. Originally the tower was open to traffic, now not open to traffic, only as a attraction open. You can buy tickets to climb the tower, I don't have enough time to go up. It is the sign of Tehran!"Tehran7.7km from downtown TehranHighlights: This inverted "Y"-shaped building is translated into Chinese as Banay Azadi, and it is a monument built to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire. The building materials used 2,500 marbles from Isfahan, which also symbolized the 2,500-year-old Persian Empire. The entire tower combines ancient Sassanid architectural styles with Islamic architectural styles. Built in 1971, it has witnessed major historical moments in contemporary Iran, including the Islamic Revolution and major anti-American rallies. After the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the Iranians gave the monument a new meaning: symbolizing the coming of the era of freedom and theocracy in Iran. It became a landmark symbol of Tehran. The square is also an important transportation hub in Tehran, with constant traffic flow day and night. After 6 o'clock every night, the lanterns on the tower are very beautiful, and it is recommended to visit after sunset.Show Less - 4.94.6/571 Review
based on 2017 reviews"The Grestan Palace is Tehran's only world heritage site. It was built during the Oga dynasty and has been more than 200 years old. The founding emperor of the Oga dynasty was the only eunuch emperor in the world. But he was clever and the means were poisonous, and finally put him on the throne. The name of the palace is "Gree" is a flower, Stan is the place, so people also called him the Rose Palace. The palace used to have the famous peacock throne, but to protect it, it is now moved to the treasure museum in Tehran. There is also a marble throne and it is very beautiful. The mirror hall is the most gorgeous place in the entire palace and cannot be missed!"Tehran1.8km from downtown TehranHighlights: Golestan Palace is the oldest royal palace in Tehran, also known as the Rose Palace. The Royal Palace is between Khomeini Square and Bazaar, and the transportation is very convenient. It consists of several majestic buildings. The palace has witnessed the glory and extravagance of the rulers of the Qajar dynasty. Marble Throne Hall From the door, along the long pool, you come to the Marble Throne Hall (Ivan-e Takht), a mirrored, front-opening hall with an ornate throne in the middle. The main hall is used for ceremonies, and the throne in the middle is supported by human figures and built from more than 60 pieces of striped marble. After the art gallery leaves the main hall, you will come to the art gallery (NegarKhane), which displays many works of art from the Qajar period. There is also a portrait of the Shah (the title of the ancient emperor in Persian), and the jewelry and crown worn by the characters in the painting can be seen in the National Jewelry Museum. After the Hall of Mirrors, we come to the Hall of Mirrors (Talar-eAyaheh), which is particularly famous in the palace. The Hall of Mirrors was built specifically for the Peacock Throne, and now the Peacock Throne has been moved to the National Jewelry Museum. Immediately upon entering, the Hall of Mirrors is a sight to behold. Treasures from around the world are displayed in the Hall of Mirrors, including a large green malachite vase and more than 10 giant chandeliers. Continuing east from the Hall of Mirrors is the Pool Palace (Howze Khaneh), named for the small pool and fountain in the middle. The interior displays 19th-century European paintings and sculptures. There are not many tourists in the Royal Palace of the Sun Palace, and the quiet courtyard is waiting for the admirers who come here. The spectacular Sun Palace mixes European and Persian architectural traditions. The interior of the palace is a series of mirrored and tiled rooms that house numerous photographs as well as furniture and vases gifted by European monarchs. Four towering wind towers can be seen on the partition for ventilation. Below is the Wind Tower Palace, whose flashy interior decoration is very worth seeing. Come to the old photo gallery (Aks Khaneh) in the basement, where a large number of photos describing the life of the Qajar court are displayed. The Diamond Palace next comes to the small Diamond Palace. In a room with red walls and tiled floors in the Diamond Palace, various decorative arts are displayed, especially the French ceramics of the 18th and 19th centuries, which are very worth seeing. In addition, the charming underground tea room in the Diamond Palace may be more attractive, if you have time, you may wish to check it out. Slowly drink a pot of Iranian black tea here and listen to the centuries-old Persian wind gently blowing through the treetops.Show Less - 4.94.2/530 ReviewFreebased on 1317 reviews"The Grand Bazaar is a very good place for shopping in Tehran. The Grand Bazaar is also a very important place. The Grand Bazaar can buy a lot of popular items. The carpet is also quite a lot. It is a very fun place in Iran. [Fun] Very interesting little things"Tehran2.1km from downtown TehranHighlights: The Grand Bazaar has a history of more than 200 years, and you can buy souvenirs such as carpets, handicrafts, etc. here.Show Less
- 4.64.5/590 ReviewFreebased on 1013 reviews"The 33-hole bridge was built between 1599 and 1602 and is one of the 11 bridges in Isfahan, Iran, and is highly regarded as one of the most famous representatives of the Safi bridge design. It is a double-layer structure with 33 arches, so called 33-hole bridge, is a beautiful stone arch bridge, and a multi-functional building, both a bridge and a dam."Isfahan1.1km from downtown IsfahanHighlights: Also known as Allahverdi Khan Bridge,. Located on the Zain Dru River, it was built in 1602, with a total length of 298 meters, a double-layer structure, and a total of 33 arches. During the dry season, the riverbed will dry up, and there will be young people playing musical instruments and singing Iranian songs in the bridge hole on the first floor, which is suitable for daze. There are walking trails on the second floor, people come and go, and it is full of life. After night falls, the arch bridge is even more beautiful under the background of lights.Show Less
- 4.64.5/5100 Reviewbased on 724 reviews"Although the National Museum of Iran is not as good as the Louvre, it is the essence of Persian civilization, the epitome of Iran's ancient and civilized history, it plays an important role in understanding the glorious history of Iran's past, and the rise and fall of various dynasties. The building is the architectural style of the famous palace in the capital of the Sasan Dynasty, the color of the brick is dark red, and it is also the architectural characteristics of the Sasan Dynasty."Tehran1.3km from downtown TehranHighlights: The National Museum of Iran was established in 1916 and exhibits more than 300,000 historical relics, including a large number of treasures left from the ancient Persian Empire. It is the largest archaeological and historical museum in Iran. At present, the museum consists of two single buildings, one is the Ancient Iran Museum, which opened in 1938. The collections here are mainly cultural relics before the Islamic era, which are of great ornamental value. There is also an exhibition area dedicated to displaying important cultural relics of Persepolis. Unmissable Exhibits One of the highlights of the Museum of Ancient Iran's exhibits is a copy of Hammurabi's Codex, the original now in the collection of Paris. In addition, the masterpieces that cannot be missed in the museum are the pure gold horn-shaped wine glass of Darius I, the statue of the Parthian warrior and the stigma head of Persepolis. Another building of the National Museum is the Museum of Islamic History opened in 1996. The exhibits include 13 parts including cultural relics, stamps, coins, research results related to the history of Iranian art, other cultural research results and photographic works related to Islamic history.Show Less
- 4.44.5/579 Review
based on 1740 reviews"Once the most powerful city in The World. These days it is mostly just ruins with a handful of intact structures and carvings....but enough to give you an idea of what it once was. Definitely a "must-visit" if you are in Shiraz."Vali-asr1.7km from downtown Vali-asrHighlights: Persepolis is a famous scenic spot in Iran, just like the Great Wall of China. It is located near Takht Jamshid, 52 kilometers northeast of Shiraz. It was ordered by the Persian Empire Darius I to commemorate the successive kings of the Achaemenid kingdom after he ascended the throne. Persepolis was built around 522 BC, and at that time, it not only became a landmark of the Persian Empire, but also stored a lot of wealth. In 330 BC, Alexander the Great captured this place. After the frenzied looting, the entire palace was burnt to the ground. Those exquisite columns, capitals and beams made of Lebanese cedar were all destroyed by the fire, leaving only stone columns, stone bases and capitals.Show Less - 4.44.5/538 ReviewFreebased on 2203 reviews"I love Isfahan, and I love Khoresh mast (The most delicious dessert)"Isfahan947m from downtown Isfahan
No.1 of Night Attractions in IranHighlights: Imam Square is a square that is second only to Tiananmen Square in Beijing. It has now been included in the World Cultural Heritage List and is a symbol of Isfahan. There is a large fountain in the center of the square, and rows of tall water columns shoot towards the blue sky on both sides of the pool. The pool and the square are full of green grass and numerous flowerbeds, making the whole square look particularly fresh and natural. When night falls, the dreamy lights on the square, coupled with the intoxicating fountain, are also a good place to take night scenes. Attractions around the square The square is very famous for the architecture and culture of those classics, and to the east is the Sheikh Rauf Mosque. This is a fine religious building that used to be a place of worship for the royal family. To the south of the square is the Imam Mosque, which is a boutique in Iranian mosque architecture, and its honeycomb-shaped vault is very spectacular. Coming to the west of the square, here is the Ali Kapu Palace, which is a six-story palace. You can get a bird's-eye view of the entire Imam Square from the gate tower. Behind the palace is the famous Forty Column Palace, which can also be visited after visiting the square. On the north side of the square is the very famous Grand Bazaar, which has exquisite local handicrafts and a traditional spice shop. Shops around the square In addition, the square is surrounded by two-story arcades and arcades. The shops in the arcade arcades are one after another, where traditional Persian handicrafts are displayed, such as bronzes, paintings, jewelry, pottery, wood and so on. There are also many restaurants. If you are tired from walking in the square during the day, you can find a restaurant next to your home and enjoy local cuisine while watching the beautiful fountain on the square and the exquisite mosque buildings around it. You can also buy 15,000 riyals of saffron-flavored ice cream next to the square, which tastes very good and is worth recommending.Show Less - 4.34.6/569 Reviewbased on 1599 reviews"The Chinese call him the Pink Mosque because the morning sun shines through the window into the room, and the whole mosque is named after beautiful pink. Unfortunately, we went in summer. The mosque opened at 8 o'clock. When we entered at 8 o'clock, the sun had risen too high and the angle was wrong. We could not see the pink of the whole room, but we could only see the beautiful shadow of the flower windows. To see pink is only in spring, autumn and winter."Shiraz3.9km from downtown ShirazHighlights: Maybe you have seen a photo like this, in a dark mosque, the sun shines obliquely on the carpet through the beautiful stained windows, forming a kaleidoscope of brilliant light and shadow, which turns the surrounding colors into pink , this is the Pink Mosque.Show Less
- 4.24.2/535 Reviewbased on 246 reviews"A fascinating piece of recent history. The former US Embassy in Tehran. Contrary to what you may read online, it *is* possible to go inside and look around. The grounds are filled with anti-US/Israel propaganda art. A must-see if ever you visit Iran."Tehran1.2km from downtown TehranHighlights: The former US embassy in Tehran has now become a very famous attraction in Tehran. Although it is not open to the public, the characteristic graffiti on the outer wall still attracts many tourists to take pictures. Since Iran and the United States severed diplomatic relations, this place has been transformed into a museum reflecting the hegemony of American imperialism. The room displays the transmitters and communication equipment that could not be destroyed in the future when the American diplomats were evacuated. The movie "Escape from Tehran" has made this place one of the must-see attractions for tourists in Tehran. The bold graffiti on the outer wall attracts tourists to take pictures and take pictures. Not far from here, there is the House of Art, which is a place to display the current art of Iran. If you have time, you may wish to visit it.Show Less
- 4.14.5/542 Reviewbased on 5 reviews"The Saad Abad Palace is a summer palace built by Pahlavi in Iran, and the entire palace is located on a hill near the rich district of Tehran. Sad Abad covers a large area and has many palaces, which are now converted into museums. The most important and worth visiting is the Green Palace and the White House. When you enter the gate, you can start to go uphill. You can choose to take the electric frequency car to the Green Palace. The walls of the green palace are very elegant green, and it is said that this is the true color of a marble of Iranian origin, made by the old Barlev, where he worked and lived. The White House is where Pak Levi works and lives, and there is a pair of broken bronze legs at the door, which is said to have been sawed off by the Islamic Revolution."Tehran13.3km from downtown TehranHighlights: The Sad Abad Palace was once a summer retreat for the Iranian royal family, with not only beautifully decorated palaces, but also swimming pools, gardens and stadiums. The Sad Abad Palace is located on a hill in the north of Tehran. It is a very large complex with 14 palaces in total. Surrounded by forests, gardens and lawns, the entire palace has fresh air and a beautiful environment. Palace Overview Saad Abad Palace After the Islamic Revolution, the government turned 7 of the palaces into museums and exhibition halls and opened them to the public. The seven palaces are mainly composed of the White House, the Green Palace, the Mother Palace, the Military Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Miniature Painting Museum, and the Archaeological Museum. Due to the size of the Abad Palace, the distance between each palace is very long. The Saad Abad Palace is a romantic place, the entrance to the palace is surrounded by lush plane trees. If you come here in autumn, the sycamore trees in the garden will fall on the grass and roads, like a golden carpet, creating a romantic atmosphere in the garden. There are also many statues and stone statues in the garden, including people and animals. After entering the park, you can walk to the White House for about 15 minutes. There is a pair of large bronze boot sculptures standing at the entrance of the White House. It is said that it is the sculpture of King Reza Shah Pahlavi, the owner of the palace, but it was pushed down during the Islamic Revolution. , only the boots remain. The exterior of the White House has a German palace style, and the interior is Persian style. The palace is worth seeing for its interior. Today's White House mainly displays the items used by the king in those days. When entering the White House, the palace basically retains exquisite decorations and gorgeous furnishings. You can visit the reception hall, reception room, banquet hall and playroom, etc. Each room is covered with expensive and exquisite Persian carpets, elegant decoration style and exquisite wall lamps, showing the extremely exquisite life scene of the royal family. Go upstairs to visit, there is a carpet of about 143 square meters in the auditorium upstairs, which is relatively rare. Don't miss the stainless steel staircase behind the ground floor, which spirals down to the National Gallery in the basement. The Green Palace The Green Palace is located at the end of the upward slope in the palace. It is open to tourists as a palace for displaying the palace, and it looks more classic in shape. The design of the Green Palace is very gorgeous, and the most famous one is the Hall of Mirrors, which is truly full of mirrors, dazzling and gorgeous. Other museums Royal Automobile Museum (RoyalAutomobileMuseum): Inside the museum displays Rolls-Royce, Cadillac and armed Mercedes-Benz 600. The huge Museum of FineArts, housed in a building near the front door, was the seat of the court from 1968 to 1979, and now houses modern and older furniture and paintings by Iranian artists. Royal Dishware Museum (Royal Dishware Museum): This is an imitation French building, in which you can see those gorgeous plates. Military Museum (MilitaryMuseum): In another palace belonging to Shah's nephew, you can see military-related exhibits such as helicopters here.Show Less
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