The Leaning Tower of Azadi, A Symbol of Iran

 All over the world, there are a great number of incredible architectural structures. Many of them grand, elegant and vast in their size and influence. Azadi Tower, a forever symbolic sign of Tehran, known for its grandness, elegance and size. Thousands of tourists rush to its premises to take pictures of this tower. This white marble tower is built by using both pre- and post-Islamic architecture. This masterwork was named The Shahyad Tower, signifying "Kings' Memorial", but was dubbed Azadi (Freedom) after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Ali, a knowledgeable tour guide of Uppersia, took a great photo of our American guests, while walking through this monument.

Our American guests took a great photo of , while walking through Azadi Tower

The Glorious Ahmad Shahi Pavilion in Niyavaran Palace.

The juxtaposition of modern and classical attractions, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the magnificent palaces is among the main reasons that travelers cannot resist visiting Tehran, the capital of Iran. One of those classical sightseeing is Niavaran Palace, last Pahlavi Shah’s and Empress' resident. The cultural and historical complex of Niavaran is located in a charming garden in an eleven hectare area, with three main handsome monuments (Niavaran palace, Sahebqaraniye Palace and Glorious Ahmad Shahi Pavilion) which was built in the closing days of the Qajar period.

Ahmad Shahi Pavilion, is a two-storied building, consisting of a hall with a marble pond at the center surrounded by rooms and corridors at the ground floor and a central hall with a four sided porch at the second floor. Also, the well-formed wooden shelves of the second floor, have been installed all around the main walls to miraculously echo the sounds of noble music instruments played by Iranian talented musicians.  Ahmad Shahi pavilion after a restoration and interior additions was utilized as the residence and office of Reza Pahlavi. The palace’s walls were also renovated during the Cultural Heritage Week in the year 2000.

Ahmad Shahi Pavilion, Niavaran Palace.Tehran,Iran

Azadi Tower of Tehran, a Token of Persian Architecture.

Azadi Tower, a combination of both pre- and post-Islamic architecture, was built in 1971 in commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire. The architect, Hossein Amanat, had no clue that his quickly arranged outline, which proceed to win the competition, would one day turn into central point of Iranian capital's skyline. This Gateway into Iran was named The Shahyad Tower, signifying "Kings' Memorial", but was dubbed Azadi (Freedom) after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. It is 50 meters (148 ft) high and totally covered with cut marble. The stone walls, the pure lines, and the proportions of the whole building create a purposefully sober environment. Artifacts were chosen from different parts of the nation’s history. For example, at forefront is a duplicate of the Quran and a Declaration of Human Rights.

You can take great photos by just walking around this monument. 

Travelers visiting Azadi Tower of Tehran.

Carpet Museum of Tehran

Carpet weaving is one of the most amazing faces of Persian culture, legend and art. Considering the ancient weaving tools discovered in Lorestan in west of Iran, the antiquity of this artistic industry in ancient Iran is traced back to Bronze era! The oldest piece of carpet which is known to be weaved in Iran is Pazyryk carpet which is 1.83*2 meters with an advanced weaving technique (36 symmetrical knots in per 2cm). This carpet is named after the Pazyryk valley in Altai Mountains where this masterpiece was discovered from ancient graves hided under ice and snow for centuries. According to the results of Carbon 14 examinations and the adaptations of the patterns on this carpet and the patterns in Persepolis, Pazyryk is related to Achaemnid era (5^th century B.C). The skillfully weaving technique of Pazyryk carpet proves a long history and experience behind this art.

Carpet museum of Tehran. Iran

The amazing National Car Museum of Iran.

After spending days in Tehran, exploring the Qajarid and Pahlavi monuments and seeing thousands of ancient objects in the national museum of Iran, the national Jewelry museum and carpet museum, you might feel like seeing something different from the ancient pots, dishes, jewelry, and tile-work. Tehran as a great touristic destination and also known as the city of museums always has a surprise for travelers with any taste. National car museum of Iran is one of Tehran’s unique places which boasts an interesting collection of the first cars in Iran. There is no need to mention that this museum is a great place for the classic car lovers.

Two carriages in National Car museum of Iran.

4 reasons why you should visit Tehran this winter.

Being known as the big capital of Iran with cultural and historical backgrounds, Tehran is attracting many visitors every year. Tehran has a lot to offer. From the tourists who seek for a calm vacation spent in city attractions and comfortable hotels to the adventurers or art lovers find Tehran a great city to visit. I’ll tell you why:

"Tabiat" or Nature Bridge in Tehran.