About Tehran

Tehran is the capital and the largest city in Iran. This city is located in the foothills of Alborz and has a pleasant climate. It is the largest political, economic and social center in Iran. A capital that has flourished since the Qajar period and has since been the capital of Iran. Today, Tehran is a metropolis with a population of more than 12 million people who has grown in an area of ​​about 700 KM. This city is the center of Iranian contemporary history. Farsi-speaking city that is found in all Iranian races. Tehran has two famous urban elements: Milad Tower and Azadi Tower. Tehran is full of museums, cinemas, parks, town parks, and more. Tehran is the city of palaces and mansions of the kingdom. Historic buildings and collections were kept from Qajar and Pahlavi sovereigns. The metropolis of Tehran is divided into 22 municipal districts, each with its own administrative center.

 

Tehran tourist attraction

 

 1. Historic sites of Tehran 

 2. Museum in Tehran 

 

 3. New urban spaces in Tehran 

 

 

 4. Breathtaking points of Tehran

 

 

Transportation

The city of Tehran can be traveled from end to end for less than 5 € ... but of course, you have to know how. Here are some tips and information on the possibilities of transportation in Tehran:

Airport: Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IATA: IKA, ICAO: OIIE), also known as Tehran Airport or Tehran IKIA, or simply IKIA, is the main international airport in Tehran, Iran. The airport is located 30 km southwest of Tehran city centre, near the localities of Robat-Karim and Eslamshahr. For more information, visit the website click hereThere is another airport in Tehran that serves domestic flights, inside the city boundaries called Mehrabad International Airport.

Taxi: In Tehran taxis can be used alone (or with a partner or small group, of course) or can be shared with strangers. Shared ones are called "Taxi" and the other ones "Agency". Also, there are two online apps to get taxi. SNAPP and TAPSI are used in Tehran. Please note that you must have a local SIM card to use these apps.

Subway: The Tehran Metro is one of the fastest, most cost-effective modes of transport in the city. The metro system operates from 5:30 to 22:30 every day. However, depending on the day and time, the trains arrive at intervals ranging from 3 to 10 minutes.

 

Important notes:

  • The first and last cars of each subway are intended for women only. However, this is not to say that the rest of the cars are for men only; women can use any car they choose.
  • Vendors have become a part of the subway ecosystem. Men and women of all ages walk through trains carrying bags of cheap goods hoping to make a sale. Sometimes they sell things you might need, such as a pack of tissue or gum.