In the early 1330 AH, a tall gate was erected at the entrance to the former vicinity known as Maidan-e-Mashk. Thereafter a large portion of these lands came under national garden, therefore called Baq-e-Melli (National Garden).
Presently this area is in the midst of Central Post Office of Tehran, Police Headquarter office and the registration office.
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Ferdows Garden of Tehran – Tehran
Ferdows Garden is one of the precious and historical houses of Shemiranat district of Tehran, and it is located in one of the old neighborhoods of this district with the same name. It is left from Qajar dynasty until today, and it was being used as ...
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art – Tehran
This museum began its cultural and art activities in 1356 on a land with an area of 2000 square meters and green and beautiful area known as Statue Park with valuable statues of Iranian famous contemporary artists. Inspired by Iranian traditional ...
Rajab Ali Mosque – Tehran
This ancient mosque is located in Boozarjomehri Avenue and in "Darkhangah" sector. The mosque has a vast courtyard with a Shabestan both for summer and winter nocturnal prayers. The portico of school as well as the old Shabestan of the mosque are ...
Aqa Mausoleum – Tehran
This structure was constructed in 13th century AH. and is the resting abode of Seyed Abdol Qasem Imami (The Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran) during the Qajar era.
Hazrat Abdol Azeem Graveyard – Tehran
Other old graveyards of the province are: Hazrat Abdol Azeem Graveyard located in south-east of exterior courtyard of the same mausoleum, the Russian, Armenians, French and Italian Graveyards located in Vosooq Avenue, Hindus, Jews, Christians ...
Tehran Grand Bazaar – Tehran
Right in the heart of the city, the Grand Bazaar is an essential visit for any tourist in Tehran. With over 10 kilometers of labyrinthine alleyways filled with covered shops, haggling customers, and general commotion, you will find everything from ...
Saint Sarkis Cathedral – Tehran
Saint Sarkis Cathedral or Saint Sarkis (Սուրբ Սարգիս մայր տաճար in Armenian) is the name of an Armenian church located on Karimkhan Zand Street at the beginning of Nejat Allah Street (previously Villa Street) in Tehran. Saint ...
Ghanbarali Khaan and Other Mosque – Tehran
Other old mosques that can be mentioned are: Qanbar Ali Khan Mosque, the Moshir-ol-Saltaneh Mosque, the Seyed Azizollah Mosque and the mosque and school of Sheikh Abdol Hossein.
