Top 50 Best Things to do in Tehran, Iran
Top 50 Best Things to do in Tehran, Iran

Author: Nicholas Khatch

Publisher: NK

Published: 2023-08-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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Tehran, the vibrant capital city of Iran, is a treasure trove of diverse experiences waiting to be discovered. This carefully curated list of 50 things to do in Tehran offers a comprehensive glimpse into the city's rich tapestry of culture, history, and modernity. From iconic landmarks like the Golestan Palace and Azadi Tower to the immersive wonders of museums like the National Museum of Iran and the Carpet Museum, Tehran presents a captivating blend of ancient heritage and contemporary artistry. The bustling streets of Tehran lead you to the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinthine marketplace where centuries-old trading traditions come to life. Lose yourself in its vibrant alleys, where artisans skillfully craft and sell an array of products, from spices and textiles to jewelry and handicrafts. As you explore, the tantalizing scents, vibrant colors, and bustling atmosphere engulf your senses, creating an unforgettable sensory experience. Tehran's natural beauty is equally captivating. Parks and gardens, such as Mellat Park and Tabiat Bridge, provide havens of tranquility amid the urban landscape. Stroll along the leafy pathways, relax on lush lawns, or enjoy a picnic with locals, immersing yourself in the city's everyday life. The city's architectural marvels, like Milad Tower and the Sa'dabad Complex, offer breathtaking views and insights into Tehran's modern aspirations, while the historic palaces and museums offer glimpses into the nation's past. The heart and soul of Tehran lie in its people, renowned for their warmth, hospitality, and zest for life. Engage in conversations with locals, savor traditional Iranian cuisine at bustling eateries, or immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene at theaters and cultural centers. The diverse array of experiences offered by Tehran ensures that there is something for everyone, from history enthusiasts and art aficionados to nature lovers and food connoisseurs. In summary, this list of 50 things to do in Tehran captures the essence of a city that effortlessly blends the past and the present. Whether you are exploring magnificent palaces, haggling in bustling markets, or seeking solace in green spaces, Tehran beckons with its rich history, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. Prepare to be enthralled as you embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets and hidden gems of this dynamic capital city.

Republics of Myth
Republics of Myth

Author: Hussein Banai

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2022-04-12

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1421443325

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Why does the rift between the US and Iran persist? Iran and the United States have been at odds for forty years, locked in a cold war that has run the gamut from harsh rhetoric to hostage-taking, from crippling sanctions to targeted killings. In Republics of Myth, Hussein Banai, Malcolm Byrne, and John Tirman argue that a major contributing factor to this tenacious enmity is how each nation views itself. The two nations have differing interests and grievances about each other, but their often-deadly confrontation derives from the very different national narratives that shape their politics, actions, and vision of their own destiny in the world. The dominant American narrative is the myth of the frontier—that the US can tame it, tame its inhabitants, and nurture democracy as well. Iran, conversely, can claim two dominant myths: the first, an unbroken (but not for lack of trying) lineage back to Cyrus the Great, and the second, the betrayal of Imam Hussein, the Prophet's grandson. Both Iranian myths feature a detestable outsider as an enemy of the Iranian state and source of the nation's ills and misfortune. The two countries have clashed so severely in part, the authors argue, because their national narratives constantly drive them to do so. Drawing on newly declassified documents and discussions with policymakers, the authors analyze an array of missed opportunities over several decades to improve the US-Iran relationship. From the coup d'état that overthrew Iran's legitimate premier Mohammad Mosaddeq to the hostage crisis, the Iran-Iraq War, the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing, post-9/11 antagonisms, and other points of conflict, each episode illustrates anew the weight of historical narratives on present circumstances. Finally, Barack Obama's diplomacy and Donald Trump's determination to undo the 2015 nuclear accord are explored—both examples of the enduring power of America's frontier narrative. Introducing new insights and knowledge in a highly readable narrative, Republics of Myth makes a major contribution to understanding this vital conflict.

Vacation Goose Travel Guide Tehran Iran
Vacation Goose Travel Guide Tehran Iran

Author: Francis Morgan

Publisher: Soffer Publishing

Published: 2017-04-30

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13:

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Vacation Goose Travel Guide Tehran Iran is an easy to use small pocket book filled with all you need for your stay in the big city. Top 50 city attractions, top 3 nightlife adventures, top 50 city restaurants, top 33 shopping centers, top 50 hotels, and more than a dozen monthly weather statistics. This travel guide is up to date with the latest developments of the city as of 2017. We hope you let this pocket book be part of yet another fun Tehran adventure :)

The Shooting Star
The Shooting Star

Author: Shivya Nath

Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited

Published: 2018-09-14

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9353052653

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Shivya Nath quit her corporate job at age twenty-three to travel the world. She gave up her home and the need for a permanent address, sold most of her possessions and embarked on a nomadic journey that has taken her everywhere from remote Himalayan villages to the Amazon rainforests of Ecuador. Along the way, she lived with an indigenous Mayan community in Guatemala, hiked alone in the Ecuadorian Andes, got mugged in Costa Rica, swam across the border from Costa Rica to Panama, slept under a meteor shower in the cracked salt desert of Gujarat and learnt to conquer her deepest fears. With its vivid descriptions, cinematic landscapes, moving encounters and uplifting adventures, The Shooting Star is a travel memoir that maps not just the world but the human spirit.

Reading Lolita in Tehran
Reading Lolita in Tehran

Author: Azar Nafisi

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2003-12-30

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1588360792

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • We all have dreams—things we fantasize about doing and generally never get around to. This is the story of Azar Nafisi’s dream and of the nightmare that made it come true. For two years before she left Iran in 1997, Nafisi gathered seven young women at her house every Thursday morning to read and discuss forbidden works of Western literature. They were all former students whom she had taught at university. Some came from conservative and religious families, others were progressive and secular; several had spent time in jail. They were shy and uncomfortable at first, unaccustomed to being asked to speak their minds, but soon they began to open up and to speak more freely, not only about the novels they were reading but also about themselves, their dreams and disappointments. Their stories intertwined with those they were reading—Pride and Prejudice, Washington Square, Daisy Miller and Lolita—their Lolita, as they imagined her in Tehran. Nafisi’s account flashes back to the early days of the revolution, when she first started teaching at the University of Tehran amid the swirl of protests and demonstrations. In those frenetic days, the students took control of the university, expelled faculty members and purged the curriculum. When a radical Islamist in Nafisi’s class questioned her decision to teach The Great Gatsby, which he saw as an immoral work that preached falsehoods of “the Great Satan,” she decided to let him put Gatsby on trial and stood as the sole witness for the defense. Azar Nafisi’s luminous tale offers a fascinating portrait of the Iran-Iraq war viewed from Tehran and gives us a rare glimpse, from the inside, of women’s lives in revolutionary Iran. It is a work of great passion and poetic beauty, written with a startlingly original voice. Praise for Reading Lolita in Tehran “Anyone who has ever belonged to a book group must read this book. Azar Nafisi takes us into the vivid lives of eight women who must meet in secret to explore the forbidden fiction of the West. It is at once a celebration of the power of the novel and a cry of outrage at the reality in which these women are trapped. The ayatollahs don’ t know it, but Nafisi is one of the heroes of the Islamic Republic.”—Geraldine Brooks, author of Nine Parts of Desire