Die besten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Teheran

Best of Tehran

Iran's capital packs royal palaces, world-class museums, bustling bazaars and modern landmarks beneath the Alborz mountains.

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Golestan Palace

Also known as the Rose Garden Palace, this UNESCO-listed royal complex combines Persian and European architectural styles within historic walled gardens.

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Azadi Tower

Formerly known as the Shahyad Tower, this prominent modern monument stands at Azadi Square as one of Tehran's defining landmarks.

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Milad Tower

Also known as the Tehran Tower, this striking multi-purpose tower rises above the capital as a prime modern landmark.

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Grand Bazaar

This vast historical bazaar features a bustling maze of corridors stretching over 10 kilometres in length.

Tabiat Bridge

Spanning modern Tehran, this landmark is the city's largest pedestrian overpass.

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Iran National Museum

Located near the historic National Garden compound, this museum showcases Iran's rich archaeological and cultural heritage.

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The Treasury of National Jewels

Housed at the Central Bank, this museum displays Iran's historic crown jewels, including elaborate crowns, dozens of tiaras, and regal aigrettes.

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Niavaran Palace

Situated in Shemiran, this historical palace complex preserves royal residences and museum collections set across landscaped grounds.

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Carpet Museum of Iran

Located beside Laleh Park, this specialized museum exhibits a diverse collection of Persian carpets gathered from all across Iran.

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Reza Abbasi

Situated in Seyed Khandan, this museum displays valuable collections of Iranian art and historical artifacts.

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Saint Sarkis Cathedral

Completed in 1970 and named after Saint Sarkis the Warrior, this landmark cathedral serves Tehran's Armenian Apostolic community.

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National Botanical Garden of Iran

Situated along the Tehran-Karaj highway, this expansive national garden is dedicated to plant conservation and botanical research.

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Negarestan Museum Garden

This historic palace and garden complex offers a tranquil blend of lush grounds and museum displays.

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Embassy of the USA in Teheran

This historic compound served as the former American diplomatic mission during the era of the Imperial State of Iran.