The palace and square of Baharestan is one of the oldest constructions of Tehran. The founder of the palace was Mirza Hossein Khan Sepahsalar. But the statue midst the square is that of Ayatollah Modarres. To the north of this square, was the Negarestan garden of Fathali Shah.
Later on a number of buildings were constructed in that area and at present the aggregate of these buildings belong to the University of Tehran. The National Museum of Arts is also located to the south of this vicinity.
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Zahirodoleh Graveyard – Tehran
This graveyard is located in Darband Avenue in a garden with an area covering 3,000 sq. m. It is the resting abode of many artists and poets such as "Rahi Mo'ayeri", "Iraj Mirza" and "Furooq Farokhzad".
Museum of Abolhasan Saba – Tehran
Saba museum is one of the museums of Tehran province and is related to Master Abul-Hassan Saba, the outstanding master of Iran’s music. Abul-Hassan Saba knew music composition other than playing instruments, also he had a good familiarity with ...
Deir Caravansary – Tehran
This caravansary or traditional local ‘inn’ is situated on the Tehran - Qom Road. Immediately after Hassan Abad (towards Varamin) and 12 km from Band-e-Ali Khan, Deir caravansary can be noted, which is placed in the old Sassanid Raod which was ...
Imam Khomeini Mosque – Tehran
This mosque is located at the end of Naser Khosrow avenue near the Tehran Bazaar. the Shah or Sultani Mosque dates back to the reign of Fathali Shah Qajar and during the reign of Naseredin Shah the two current minarets were added to the structure. ...
Moshirodolleh House – Tehran
This old structure is located between Manoochehri st. and Jomhoorieh Islami Ave., in Peer Nia Street (Lalehzar) and belonged to Hassan Peer Nia (Moshirodoleh) one of the prominent personalities during the Qajar era. The building is in three ...
Darvazeh Nou and other historical places – Tehran
Other historical remnants in the province are as follows: Darvazeh Nou or Darvazeh Mohammadiyeh in Tehran, Tappeh Meel on the Meel Road (Varamin), (Tappeh means hillock), Tappeh Kahrizak, Tappeh Komail and Khallariz in Ray, Tappeh Hissarak and ...
Hableh Rood River, Firooz Kooh – Tehran
This river originates from Firooz Kooh, Savad Kooh and Shahmirzad Mountains. After irrigating the plains of Garmsar flows towards the salt marshes of Houz-e-Sultan. The banks of this river provides leisure spots.
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 ...
