Landmarks in Tehran can be considered the subjects of a long and exciting journey in time for history lovers waiting to discover unknown at every stop.

Tehran, the Capital of Iran, an enormous and seemingly modern city with tall skyscrapers and new buildings, in fact, is very old and has a book of historical secrets in its heart.

Tehran is a piece of history, a piece that, like a ship at sea, has gone through many events, sometimes with violent waves, and sometimes with calm motion. The sign of that long history, apart from people, are some buildings and streets, still standing and keep us in touch with the past.

Tehran’s Historic Sites have a lot to say and are unique attractions for history lovers.

Here we introduce 10 prominent historic sites and landmarks in Tehran.