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THE Tehran is its capital Iran (Persia). It is located in the center of the country, 112 km south of the Caspian Sea. The metropolitan complex in 2004 exceeded the population of 12 million inhabitants. It is located at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Alborz Mountains. The name of the city comes from the ancient Persian teh, which means "warm" and the word ran, meaning "place". Tehran is today a modern and important industrial, intellectual and commercial center. Most educational institutions are concentrated in Tehran. The city still has a significant number of industries - which constitute 1/4 of the industrial complexes throughout the country - in the sectors of food, textiles, machinery, chemicals, wood, glass, etc. The most remarkable of the monuments are the Gulistan Palace, the parliament, the Marble Palace etc. It is characterized by a dry climate, as are several other parts of Iran. Annually, the average temperature is 17 degrees Celsius with extreme values that can reach 43 or -15 degrees in the summer or winter months respectively.
At a glance
Ideal period of visit
How to get there
By air
By airThere are two international airports (Mehrabad and the more modern Imam Khomeini).
By train
By train
By road
By road
By boat
By boatApartments
How to move
By road
The city has modern highways
Bus
Bus Subway
The city has a 120 km metro network and four lines (two more are under construction).
By foot
By foot
Bike
BikeWhat to see
Entertainment
What will you buy
Studies
Job opportunities in Tehran
Which area to go for coffee - drink
Local drinks
Which area to go for food
Local cuisine
In what area to stay
Tehran Heritage Hostel, No. 22, Kamal-ol-Molk, Baharestan Square (Walk 100 meters west on Kamal-ol-Molk Street from Baharestan Square Underground Station). 24 hours. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The recently renovated Tehran Heritage Hostel, housed in a 100-year-old building, opened in January 2018. The location is very central and Baharestan Metro Station is very close. The dormitories have beautifully designed bunk beds with private curtains, separate closets, sockets and light on each bed and the private rooms are en-suite, beautifully decorated with stunning bed linen. Crib: from € 5; Yurts: from € 15; Personal: from € 25.
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