General Information about Tehran

General information about Tehran
• Tehran is the capital city of Iran. With a population of around 9 million
in the city and 16 million in the wider metropolitan area.
• Tehran is Iran's administrative, economic, and cultural center as well as
the major industrial and transportation center of the region.
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It is situated at the foot of the towering Alborz mountain rang.
Tehran is a cosmopolitan city, with great museums, parks, restaurants, and warm
friendly people.
Tourist Attractions of Tehran
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Golestan , Saadabad and Niavaran palaces
Azadi Tower
Milad Tower
Tabiat bridge
Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels
Tochal Mountain
National Museum
Reza Abbasi Museum
Malik Museum
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
Masoudieh Palace (Emarat-e Masoudieh)
Chitgar Lake
Moghaddam Museum
Abgine Museum
Time Museum
Carpet Museum
Negarestan Museum
Ferdows Garden
Peace Museum
Most famous places of Tehran
The Azadi Tower marking the west entrance and one of the symbols of the city.
Most famous places of Tehran
Milad Tower is a multi-purpose tower in Tehran. It is the sixth tallest tower and
the 17th tallest freestanding structure in the world.
Most famous places of Tehran
Tabiat Bridge is the largest pedestrian overpass built in Tehran, It has won several
awards, including the Popular Choice Prize for Highways & Bridges from the
Archaizer A+ Awards, a global architectural competition based in New York.
Most famous places of Tehran
The Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels, claimed to be the largest jewel collection in
the world.
Most famous places of Tehran
Tochal Complex consists of many recreational and sports facilities located
in Velenjak, North of Tehran
• Tochal Telecabin (gondola lift)
• Tochal Ski Resort
• Tochal Hotel
Climate data of Tehran in December
Tehran's climate is largely defined by its geographic location, with the
towering Alborz mountain to its north and the central desert to the south.
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19.0
(66.2)
8.6
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1.0
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−9.6
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10.7
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