Tehran sights information |
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| The Tehran Bazaar is a city within a city, encompassing more than a dozen mosques, several guesthouses, and a handful of banks (not for changing money), one church and even a fire station. Each corridor specializes in a particular commodity: copper, paper, gold, spices and carpets, among many others. Visiting the bazaar is primarily a people-watching and shopping experience – it’s no architectural jewel. The main entrance is from 15 Khordad Ave, and the best way to explore the bazaar is simply to wander its labyrinth of streets and alleys. While in the bazaar, it’s worth visiting the 18thcentury Imam Khomeini Mosque for a glimpse of Islam in action. It’s fascinating to just sit and watch. |
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| Golestan Palace complex is all that remains of Tehran's Historical Citadel (Arg) which once glittered like a jewel. This historical Arg was built at the of Shah Tahmasb I in Safavid period. It was reconstructed at the time of Karim Khan Zand and was chosen as the venue of the royal court and residence at the time of Qajar Kings. Nassereddin Shah introduced many modifications in Golestan Palace buildings during his reign. The Royal Court and Residence occupied more than one third of Arg, like traditional Iranian houses, had two interior and exterior quarters. The exterior quarters consisted of the administrative section of the royal court and a square shaped garden known as Golestan (rose garden). These two parts, were separated by several buildings, that were destroyed in Pahlavi period. The interior quarters were located east of the administrative section to the north of Golestan. It was a large courtyard including the residences of the Shah's women, with a huge dormitory in the middle that in fact contained " Harem sari ". These buildings were destroyed in the Pahlavi period and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance was built in their place. Golestan Palace More Information |
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Saedabad Complex - Tehran |
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| The Saadabad Palace is a palace built by the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran in the Shemiran area of Tehran. The complex was first inhabited by Qajar monarchs and royal family in the 19th century. After an expansion of the compounds, Reza Shah lived there in the 1920s. And his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi moved there in the 1970s. After the Iranian Revolution, the complex became a museum. However, the current presidential palace is located adjacent to the Sa'd Abad compound.
Currently, parts of the Sadabad Palace compound are museums, in which visitors can roam through and look at the rich history of Iran, and some parts of the compound are used by the Iranian Cultural Heritage Organization which is responsilbe for most of the artifacts, locations, and cultural aspects of Iran. Also, the palace named "Kakhe malakeye madar" nowadays belongs to the presidency organization, and hosts the president's foreign guests. |
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Niavaran Complex - Tehran |
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The Niavaran Palace is situated in the north eastern part of the Niavaran Garden, in 9000 square meters area, with a two and half floors building. The building of this palace began in 1337 AH (1958) by an Iranian designer, and following a short delay in its construction, it was completed in 1346 AH (1967) and used in 1347 AH (1968).
At the beginning this building was planned to be used as the reception house for the foreign guests, but it was later on used as the residing place for Mohammad-Reza Shah and his family. This building was designed by Mohsen Foroqi and implemented by Farmanfarmayan Company. Niavaran Palace More Information |
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| Darband was formerly a village close to Tajrish, Shemiran, and is now a neighbourhood inside Tehran's city limits. It is the beginning of a very popular hiking trail into the Alborz mountain Tochal, which towers over Tehran. A chair lift is also available for those not interested in hiking. The Persian word (Darband) means "Closed gates". Darband is where many Iranian giants of art and culture such as Iraj Mirza, Mohammad Taghi Bahar, Forough Farrokhzad, Abolhasan Saba, Ruhollah Khaleghi, Rahi Moayeri, and Darvish-khan are buried (Zahir o-dowleh cemetery). Darband has a suitable climate all year round, and sees heavy snowfall every year. The initial start of the trail at Darband is about 250 metres long and is dotted with a number of small cafes and restaurants. These are quite popular and are busy in the evenings, as locals and tourists alike visit the many hooka lounges (locally called ghavekhane sonnati) along the trail. |
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Ghalamkar Decoration
Size:100 x 100 cm
Price: US$ 27.00 |
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Naieen Carpet
All Natural Colors, 3ft x 5 ft
Pile and Fringe: Silk
Price: $2800 |
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Work on Copper
Circle Tray, 25 cm Diameter
Price: US$ 55.00 |
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16th INT'L. EXHIBITION OF PACK & PRINT MACHINERIES.
14-17 AUGUST 2010
3nd INT'L. EXHIBITION OF CHILDREN & YOUNG-ADULT LEISURE EQUIPMENT.
24-27 AUGUST 2010 |
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