Travel guide

Tehran

Mountain-backed Persian capital

🗓️ Best time: April–May, September–November💰 Budget · ~$50/day📍 Iran

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About Tehran

Iran's 12-million capital sits below the Alborz mountains — Qajar palaces, the world's second-largest book bazaar, and a contemporary art scene hidden behind apartment doors.

⭐ Things to do in Tehran

Golestan Palace (UNESCO)Tehran Grand BazaarNational Jewels MuseumTabiat BridgeTochal cable carDarband mountain village (cable car up)Treasury of National JewelsCarpet Museum

🍽️ What to eat in Tehran

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Chelo kababGhormeh sabziTahdig crispy riceDoogh yogurt drink

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Metro is excellent and signed in English; Snapp rideshare.

💡 Local tip

Iranians refuse payment 3x as politeness (taarof) — insist gently.

🛡️ Safety

Check current advisories — situation changes. Locals are famously hospitable; carry cash (sanctions block cards).

🌙 Nightlife

Officially none — café culture goes late, private gatherings exist.