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Tehran is the capital and the largest city of Iran. It is the largest commercial center in the country as well as among the largest metropolitan cities in the world. Tehran has been the capital of Iran for over 200 years and still continues to be so. This beautiful city is situated at the foot of the majestic Mount Damavand. The city presents an awesome sight as it is located on a mountain’s slope. Tehran is home to many fascinating museums and historical and religious sites, and continues to remain a prime tourist destination in Asia. The city is renowned for its beautiful mountain scenery and is great favorites for those passionate about trekking and skiing.

Tehran offers a wealth of cultural attractions to its visitors. Our helpful Tehran City Guide will assist you in exploring some of its popular attractions. The Golestan Palace is top attraction for every visitor to Iran. The palace is stunning. It comprises of many royal apartments with a beautiful garden in the middle. The palace is also home to the Peacock Throne, which was adorned by the famous Persian kings. The city also hosts the Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels, which is also known as the Imperial Crown Jewels of Persia. Some famous attractions worth visiting in Tehran include the Glassware and Ceramics Museum of Iran, National Museum of Iran, Sa’dabad Palaces Complex, Underglass Painting Museum, Niavaran Palace Complex, Carpet Museum of Iran, and more.

Tehran is a city renowned for its four seasons – autumn, spring, winter and summer. The weather in Tehran is usually pleasant. The city can be visited round the year. The numerous gardens and parks have flowers in full bloom throughout the year. The spring season is the best time to visit Tehran when the weather is warm and pleasant. Consider traveling to Tehran from December through May if you want to enjoy the long skiing season.

Tehran being a big cosmopolitan city has plenty of good restaurants offering authentic Persian cuisine. It would be not out of place to say that the city has many hidden gems waiting to be discovered. One such gem is Gole Rezaieh. It is a beautiful old restaurant located near the Abgineh Museum. It’s quite a small restaurant appearing to be somewhat tatty. However, as you walk into this restaurant, it seems as though one is entering into another space and time. There are other restaurants in Tehran as well that can be visited. Most of these restaurants can be found at Rey Street, Shahrdari Street, Bahar Street, Jomhuri Street and Azarshahr Street.

Many airlines fly to Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport. However, airlines like Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Austrian Airlines offer business class flights to Tehran from New York John F. Kennedy international Airport.

There is a wide range of affordable accommodations available in Tehran suiting all budgets. For cheap hotels in Tehran, visit Amir Kabir Street. In fact, most of the hotels for stay are based around the city centre area.

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