Arg is one of the most important Caliphate’s seat of Tehran which dates back to the Safavid era (the reign of Shah Tahmasb Safavid). In the past, this square had a moat around it. Other royal buildings were also within this area. This square has its name from the time of Fathali Shah, but during the reign of Naseredin Shah was known as Toop Khaneh and Baq-e-Golshan.
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Evin Valley, Darakeh – Tehran
This valley is located the north of Tehran city along a gushing river. Through out the length of this valley, numerous gardens exist providing recreational scope and beautiful landscapes, best in spring and summer seasons.
Dowlat Graveyard – Tehran
This Graveyard with an area of 2,000 sq m. is located in Dowlat Avenue. The date of the last burial taken place here was about 50 years ago which was a commemoration of World War II.
Hassan Abad Square – Tehran
Mirza Yusof Aashtiani, the Grand Chancellor of Naseredin Shah constructed this square in the name of his son Mirza Hassan Mostowfi-ol-Mamalek. From 1303 till 1312 AH. four buildings were constructed in four sides of the square in adaptation to ...
Museum of Post and Telecommunications – Tehran
Post and telecommunication museum started working in February of 1990 with the name of Museum of Post. This museum is one of the oldest and finest governmental buildings, consisted of two levels including various saloons and rooms, and it is a ...
Sardar-e Bagh-e Melli – Tehran
SarDar-e Bagh-e Melli (the national garden transom) and its neighboring buildings are all left from Qajar era and was built by Jafar Khan Kashani and with the help of Germans (before the start of WWII) with the direct order of Reza Shah in Tehran, ...
Kan Valley, Soloqan – Tehran
It is located to the north-west of Tehran along a gushing river of Kan. The route between Kan-Soloqan being extremely invigorating. We may point out to traditional inns facilities en route the valley. In spring and autumn seasons marvelous ...
Saheb Qaranieh Palace – Tehran
This Place was constructed during the reign of Fathali Shah, amidst one of the palaces of Niyavaran aggregate located to the north-east of Tehran. Hauz-Khaneh, Korsi-Khaneh, Jahan Nama and Mirror pavilions, are worth mentioning sections which are ...
Tochal Slope – Tehran
This slope being 3,500 m. above sea-level is located in the fifth station of Tochal Tele Cabin. At the end of this station there are also many restaurants and resting facilities.
