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The bazaar

itself is a must see for visitors to Tehran, being called the

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itself is a must see for visitors to Tehran, being called the

The bazaar

. Even if nothing is actually bought, it is a fascinating place to explore, provided you don’t get lost! There are several entrances, the most impressive being the main one opposite Bank Melli, and the closest metro station in order to get there is the Molavi station. The narrow alleyways contain shops that sell anything you could possibly want, and also house several restaurants, mosques, banks and other services. The bazaar is separated roughly into sections which sell mostly the same type of commodity, i.e. the spice bazaar, the carpet shops etc.

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What to do with Children in Tow

Activity

Tehran isn’t too child-friendly overall but there are a few activities that would amuse and entertain the kids.

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Sarkis Cathedral

Churches

built in the late 1960s, this is a very conspicuous non-Islamic building in Tehran. It is surrounded by the Armenian quarter and a few other church buildings. Telephone: 8889 7980

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Reza Abbasi Museum

Museum

a tad further north-east from the centre of town, it contains beautiful ancient calligraphy, pottery and jewellery. Telephone: 863 001, open only on Saturdays

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Azadi Square and Tower

Tower

the landmark and icon of Tehran, the Azadi tower is located to the west of the city. Its unique shape and surrounding parks and museum make it a tourist drawcard. Built in 1971 to commemorate the 2500th year of the Persian empire.

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Baharestan Square

road

Another busy thoroughfare with shops and tourist attractions.

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National Museum of Iran

Museum

located near Imam Khomeini square, is a treasure trove of interesting articles from Iran’s rich history. Telephone: 6670 2061 6

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Milad Tower

Tower

Only a short metro ride north of the city is the Milad tower which features a 435m radio and satellite antenna, a viewing deck, a revolving restaurant and a sky dome. It is the tallest concrete tower in Iran and has an octagonal base, symbolic of Persian architecture.

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Tandiss shopping center

Plaza

it is a hive of activity with stores of designer brands, restaurants and entertainment. Its opening hours are 9am -10pm on weekdays and 10am -10pm on weekends.

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Tajrish Bazaar

Market

can provide an interesting outing for the whole family. It is beautifully built in the architechtural style of old Persia and houses stalls that sell absolutely everything.

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Alborz Restaurant

Telephone: 8761907 North Sohrevardy Avenue, After Shahid Beheshti Avenue.

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Nayeb Restaurant

Tajrish: Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Upper Parkway. Has several branches in the northern neighbourhoods of Tehran. It is a very exclusive and prestigious restaurant, with delicious Persian food and smooth and efficient service.

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Milano Restaurant

Telephone: 2213494, 2213494 No.6, Nezami St., Mirzapoor St., Dr.Shriati Avenue.

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Zeitoon Restaurant

Located in the Ferdosi Grand hotel; No.24 Kooshk e Mesri st. Ferdossi Ave Telephone: 66727026 – 31

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Taj Mahal Restaurant

Vanak Square, Mollasadra Ave, 29 Sheikh Bahaei St, Shahrak-e Qods. Serves good Indian food but is in a fairly dingy neighbourhood.

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Baba Taher

Located in Jomhuri-ye Eslami avenue Serves all kinds of food in traditional décor and surroundings. Live music can sometimes be enjoyed here as well. It is located opposite the south side of the British embassy.

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Western fast food restaurants

similar to McDonalds and KFC are located around Enghelab street and Valiasr Avenue, in the Tajrish square area.

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falafel restaurants

In Khordad Avenue, there are some falafel restaurants that prepare excellent authentic food for fairly cheap. The stalls are across the road from the bazaar and are a great way to experience Tehran.

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Tehran Enghelab Hotel

Talghani Avenue Telephone: 646 7251, Fax 646 6285 Four star hotel in a central location. Some of the rooms are a bit run down for the price, but generally a good experience. Staff is friendly and restaurants, coffee shops and recreational facilities are available.

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Ferdossi Grand Hotel

No.24, Forobhi Ave., Ferdousi St. Telephone: 6719991-3 Fax: 671149, Website: http://www.ferdossigrandhotel.com/

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Simorgh Hotel

No. 1069, Corner of Delbasteh Alley, Next to Saee Park, Valiasr Avenue, Telephone: 88719911, Fax: 88719913 Website: http://www.simorghhotel.com/

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Melal Apartment Hotel

68 Naseri st, off Valiasr Avenue, Northern Valiasr Avenue area Telephone: 8879 0543 Website: www.melal.com

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Laleh International Hotel

Dr.Fatemi St., Cross Hejab Telephone: 896 5021, Fax 896 5517 Website: http://www.lalehhotel.com/

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Bolour Hotel

191, Qarani Street, in the Valiasr square area. Telephone: 8829881, 8823080.

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Iranshahr Hotel

75, Southern Iranshahr St. Telephone: 8883 4976 Website: http://www.hotel-iranshahr.com/

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Omid Hotel

No.20, West Nosrat St., 16th Azar t., Keshavarz Blv. Telephone: 646 7471, 646 4649, 641 8623, 641 8679, Fax: 641 4564 Fairly pleasant location, and the rooms are spacious and modern. Suite rooms with a kitchen can also be booked, rates include breakfast. Staff is friendly and a restaurant is available. Prices range from US$35-60 for single and double rooms.

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Hotel Khazar Sea

12 Ohady Alley, Amir Kabir Street Telephone: 3311 3860. Fairly dingy location, Amir Kabir St isn’t too clean, but very central and close to the main squares and modes of transport. The hotel is friendly with a relaxed atmosphere. Prices range from 60 000-70 000 IR for a single and 80 000-90 000 IR for a double room. The Bathroom facilities are shared.

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Hotel Tehran Gol

582 Amir Kabir Street Telephone: 311 3477 Still in the same street, but has cleaner rooms than most budget accommodation. Some large rooms have a shower inside, but no toilet. Shared bathroom facilities must be used for all the other rooms. Prices for a single room can go as low as 40 000IR or 70 000 for a triple.