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CENTRAL & WESTERN TEHRAN SELECTION

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Photo selection from northern half of Tehran Photo selection from traditional center and western Tehran Photo selection from districts of Tehran province and beyond Photo selection from Alborz mountains in Karaj-Chalous highway Photo selection from Kelardasht and Savad-Kuh Photo selection from Alborz mountains in Qazvin-Alamut highway
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  Selection from center and Tehran west Click on an image for full size
 

Tehran West

Two of the best known landmarks of Tehran are located in this section of the city, namely Meidan-e Azadi (Freedom Square), the large tower in its center has emerged as the symbol for the city; and Meidan-e Enghelab (Revolution Square), a major junction connecting western, southern, central and northern sections of the city.

Tehran's Grand Bazaar

A large covered market place, the Grand Bazaar is one of the few places in Tehran that has been kept in its original form. Located in the traditional center of Tehran it is a network of packed shops in covered alleys divided into sections categorized by their particular commodity, such as Jewelers Bazaar, Carpet Bazaar, Shoe Makers Bazaar, Copper Smiths Bazaar...

Traditional food stores

Sonnati (meaning traditional) restaurants with traditional Iranian dishes and ambiance have become a popular place in Tehran. Very noticeable all over Tehran are the number of Ab-Miveh Forushi (fruit juice stores), Miveh Forushi (fruit stores), Ghanadi and Ajil Forushi (Patisserie and nuts shops) among others.
 
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