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Tegheraine – the capital and largest city of Iran, located at the foot of the Elbeurs River. First of all, the city is famous for its museums, of which there are many in Tehran, and for the beauty of its churches. The most popular are the Church of Kiev, built in the middle of the 19th century, the Sepapahusalar, Cheikh Abdul-Hussain, Cheikh Abdul-Azizim, Imamah Khomeini and Moutaharri, the largest church in the city. Its also worth paying attention to the Menar-e-Junean & ndash; the & ndash; & ndash; the Flying Minaret; and other cultural buildings, such as the Temple of the Fire and the Armenian Church of St. Sarkis and the Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist. Sarkis.
In addition to this, Taugheraine features such as the Marble Mount – The mid-18th century palace of Takht-e Marmara, the palaces of Alikakipu, the shah of Kadjar Fat-Ali, Sáaz, Niavarán, Chams-ol-Emare, the towers of Tekkrol and Banay-e-Azady with their unconventional architectural style, The Bahman and Gazadí Cultural Centers, the University buildings with their student townscape nestled among the gardens, and the old parlament of Moshira de Doudoule.
Its always worth a visit to Tehrans great bazaar, which, in essence, is a city within a city, as large as it is, considered to be one of the largest bazaars in Asia. The bazaar has a huge variety of products and goods, but even if youre not going to buy anything, you should still check it out and get a closer look at Iranian culture. ×The four that are considered to be the most beautiful are the ones in the northern part of the city, Dâr-Abaâd – the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; the ndash; and the ndash; , located on the slope of the Clack Chal Mountains, the Forestry Park, the English Manner Mellella Park, and the Nivarain Park. Apart from these, you should also see the & lquo;Shohamat Park – Shatoi Park, and Saya Park in the style of a Japanese garden. All of the citys parks are fully equipped for leisure activities, with many cultural and recreational facilities, open-air stages with concerts and performances for the public, childrens playgrounds and sports facilities.
The sites around the capital are just as interesting, too, with the Ayatollah Khomeini Mausoleum, and the grand mausoleum of Kharam-e Motakhar, in Karadj, – the Bejewel Palace; Mohorvánd and the Mohorvánd Palace Museum, one of the longest in Asia, Tchulchal Tölökkabáin, the hometown of the world-famous Garún al-Rashid, the city of Sellejuk and many others.
When visiting Tehran and experiencing the rich culture and history of Iran, many travelers return to it.
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- Air quality: 106 US AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 9,000,000 people
- Population density: busy: 10x10m 100m per person
- GDP: $5,299 / year
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 4 Mbps
- Best wireless: IranCell
- Tipping: In Iran, as in most of the civilised world outside the US, you should tip as you see fit for the services that you receive. In other words, tip if you want to show appreciation for unusually good service or if you love the people who are providing that service, and don’t tip if you don’t.
- Apartment listings: Delta Home
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Snapp
- Best hospital: American Hospital Tehran
- Best short-haul air carrier: Mahan
- Best intl air carrier: IranAir
- Monthly costs for expat: $900
- Monthly costs for family: $2000
- Monthly costs for local: $550
- Meal: $3.5
- Small Cola: $0.6
- Beer 1 Pint: $3.5
- Coffee: $1.8
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