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Explore Iran
Explore Iran
EXPLORE
IRAN
The complete country
guide
WHY TO VISIT IRANIRAN
From exquisite mosques to stunning feats of engineering, Iran boasts
twenty-one UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including 20 cultural and one
natural. ... For those interested in Persian culture, there are also a
number of intangible cultural heritage elements in Iran that are worth
exploring during your stay.
TOP 3 BEST
DESTINATIONS IN
TEHRAN
TEHRAN STORY 1.GOLESTAN PALACE
16TH CENTURY PALACE & MUSEUM IN
TEHRAN IS THE CAPITAL OF IRAN, IN CITADEL
THE NORTH OF THE COUNTRY. ITS
CENTRAL GOLESTAN PALACE
COMPLEX, WITH ITS ORNATE ROOMS 2.MILAD TOWER
AND MARBLE THRONE, WAS THE SEAT IRAN'S TALLEST TOWER, WITH VIEWING DECK
OF POWER OF THE QAJAR DYNASTY.
THE NATIONAL JEWELRY MUSEUM
HOLDS MANY OF THE QAJAR 3.AZADI TOWER
MONARCHS’ JEWELS, WHILE THE TOWER WITH MUSEUM & OBSERVATION
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRAN HAS DECK
ARTIFACTS DATING BACK TO
PALEOLITHIC TIMES. THE MILAD
TOWER OFFERS PANORAMIC VIEWS
OVER THE CITY.
ENJOY ELEGANT
ARCHITECTURE AND
WONDROUS SIGHTS.
VISIT TEHRAN TODAY!
BEST PARKS IN
TEHRAN
1.ERAM AMUSMENT PARK
THEME PARK WITH RIDES, A ZOO & A LAKE
3.OPARK
WATERSLIDES, POOLS & RESTAURANTS
1.BAMLAND
2.PALLADIUM MALL
3. KOUROSH COMPLEX
DISHES TO TRY IN TEHRAN
or beef, and - less commonly - chicken. It usually employs fillets, Kabab koobideh is the Iranian term for a variety of Ghormeh sabzi is an Iranian herb stew, commonly eaten everywhere in
Iran and considered to be the national dish of the country. Although
tenderloin, or lamb shanks, which are cut into strips and marinated minced meat kebabs usually prepared with onions there are numerous ways to prepare the dish, the essential ingredient is
before they are skewered and traditionally grilled on charcoal barbecues.
and finely ground lamb, beef, or chicken. The meat is a combination of fried herbs, usually made with chopped parsley, cilantro,
and chives.
seasoned with various spices, formed around metal
skewers, then grilled on charcoal barbecues. Other varieties occasionally include greens such as leeks, kale, or spinach,
which give the dish its dark green color and rich, pungent flavors. These
The meat is typically served alongside rice and an assortment of grilled
essential ingredients are incorporated with kidney beans and cubed meat
vegetables, but it can also be placed inside lavash bread, when it is Whether it is enjoyed as a quick street food item (most commonly lamb) to create a rich and dense stew.
topped with vegetables and occasionally drizzled with a refreshing yogurt-
based sauce.
served with lavash bread or as a satisfying dinner
The dish is traditionally served in a bowl and eaten with a knife and fork.
accompanied by grilled vegetables and flavorful Traditional Persian rice, known as polo, is usually served alongside
saffron rice, kabab koobideh is a staple dish eaten ghormeh sabzi. The rice is boiled and steamed, resulting in an incredibly
throughout Iran. soft and mild side dish, and a perfect complement to this flavorful stew.
The famous Iranian tahchin is a savory rice delicacy resembling a cake or a Chelow kebab consists of fragrant, saffron-spiced rice, grilled tomatoes,
invented at the beginning of the 20th century by Akbar Mashti, the first
ice cream vendor in Tehran. This frozen treat is made with a creamy
mixture of milk or cream, frozen custard, and sliced pistachios.
casserole. The dish is made with precooked rice which is spiced with
saffron, layered in a pan, then baked. After it has been baked, this rice
and kebab, which can be prepared with minced or sliced meat. It is
believed that the dish originated among the Caucasian people, who
casserole is turned upside down and cut into pieces. passed down the recipe to the Iranians.
Iranian abgoosht is a hearty one-pot stew that has its origins in ancient
Occasionally, the meat and vegetables can be served whole, but always
separated from the broth. The rustic abgoosht, also known as dizi, is one
of the most popular Iranian dishes. It is often served along with fresh
herbs (sabzi khordan) and flatbread.