Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Tehran, Iran

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 20 m
Descend 20 m

Experience Tehran in Iran in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Tehran

Sight 1: The Marble Throne

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The Marble Throne Photo:مانفی / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Marble Throne is a 250-year-old royal throne in Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran.

Wikipedia: Marble Throne (EN)

737 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Shamsol Emare

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Shams-ol-Emareh is one of Tehran’s historical buildings and a remnant of Qajar Persia. It is one of the most prominent buildings on the east side of Golestan Palace. It was built in 1865-1867. It is notable for its height, decorations and design.

Wikipedia: Shams-ol-Emareh (EN)

969 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 3: عکاسخانه و عمارت بادگیر

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The Wind Catcher Mansion is located in the Golestan Palace of Ark Square in Tehran. It was built between 1220 and 1260 by the order of Fath Ali Shah Qajar. Mozaffar-al-Din Shah Qajar was crowned in the "Wind Catcher Mansion" of the Golestan Palace.

Wikipedia: عمارت بادگیر (FA)

352 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Golestan Palace

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The Golestan Palace, also transliterated as the Gulistan Palace and sometimes translated as the Rose Garden Palace from Persian language, was built in the 16th century, renovated in the 18th century and finally rebuilt in 1865. It is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran.

Wikipedia: Golestan Palace (EN)

498 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Abyaz Palace

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Museum of Anthropology is one of the museums in Tehran province. It was founded in 1935 and houses works created by people from different cities of Iran during the Qajar dynasty and afterwards.

Wikipedia: Museum of Anthropology Tehran (EN)

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