Tehran

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

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What to do with Children in Tow

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

Sarkis Cathedral

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

Reza Abbasi 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

Azadi Square and 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.

Baharestan Square

Another busy thoroughfare with shops and tourist attractions.

National Museum of Iran

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

Milad 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.

Tandiss shopping center

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.

Tajrish Bazaar

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.

The mausoleum of Imam Zadeh Saleh

is also worthy of a visit. The beautiful mosque dates back to the 8th century AD.

The bazaar

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

Golestan Palace and Gardens

is a beautiful complex of monuments built by the Qajar ruler Nasser al-Din Shah in the Imam Khomeini Square area.

Muzeh-ye Post Museum

It is also known as the telephone, post and telegraph ministry museum and displays a large collection of stamps and memorabilia.

National Jewels Museum

a definite highlight of any amount of time spent in Tehran, this museum houses a vast array of jewels and jewellery enough to boggle anyone’s mind as to their value.

the building itself is closed to visitors (very rarely, the museum is opened between the 1st and 10th of February) but the southern walls contain interesting murals and finding out about its history can be fasc

Iranian Photographer’s Centre

shows an interesting slice of Persian art and is a good place to meet Iranian photographers. The gallery is beautifully displayed and there is an adjoining shop which sells photographic equipment.

Ashkan Mountain

has paintings done on leveled rock of Sassanid kings and Qajar Shahs.

Shah Abbasi caravansary

close to the bazaar, it was the traditional residential area of the traders who would come to sell their wares. The architecture is still intact.

Toghrol Tower

The Seljuk king Toghrol had this monument built in the 12th century when Rey was the capital of Persia.

Glass and Ceramics Museum

located at No. 75, 30 Tir St, in the Tajrish Sq Area, this interesting collection is extremely well laid out and displayed. The shop on the ground floor sells a guidebook to the exhibits.

Rey Bazaar

a smaller version of the one in downtown Tehran, it is about 500 years old and traditionally sold spices, herbs and commercial goods as part of the silk road.