Popular Neighborhoods in Tehran

Gholhak (also Qolhak) is a neighborhood in Northern Tehran, a part of Shemiran. It is located between Zargandeh/Elahieh to the west and Ekhtiarieh/Dolat to the east and is served by Shariati St., which in the old times was known as "Shemiran Road" and later with the construction of highways. In addition, this area is near Darrous neighborhood. Previously during the Qajar era, it had a rural structure and...

Valiasr Street is a tree-lined street in Tehran, Iran, dividing the metropolis into western and eastern parts built in 1922 to 1927, considering the end of asphalt plan it ended in 1933. There are so many sycamores on both sides of the street. It is so eye-catching that so many people recall Tehran with the sycamores. Sycamore is considered as an important tree in Iran culture. The large numbers of...

Saadat Abad neighborhood is a rich and luxury neighborhood located in northwestern Tehran. It has good air quality, because it is located so nearly by Alborz mountains. You can see Many luxury cars in this district and its famous for these cars and special houses. This neighborhood has good access to Yadegar-e-Emam Expressway, Chamran Highway & Shahrak e Qarb neighborhood. Saadat Abad is also close to...

Darband neighborhood, formerly a village close to Tajrish, Shemiran, is a neighborhood inside Tehran's metropolitan limits. It is the beginning of a popular hiking trail into Mount Tochal, which towers over Tehran. A chairlift is also available for those not interested in hiking. The initial start of the trail at this area is about 250 metres long and is dotted with a number of small cafes and...

Mirdamad neighborhood (Mirdamad Boulevard) is the center of Davoodiyeh district in the north of Tehran. The boulevard starts from Valiasr Street in its west and continues eastward passing Mother Square up to Shariati street. Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran is located in this boulevard. There are some other important buildings in this boulevard too, for example Eskan towers, Payetakht Computer...

Darakeh Neighborhood Darakeh Neighborhood is located north of the provincial capital of Tehran, Iran. It is near Evin and Velenjak. This area is a popular hiking area that attracts many tourists. Darakeh neighborhood is one of Tehran's most pleasant urban escapes. From the cluster of riverside restaurants near the central car park, paths head up through the village and connect with hiking trails across...

Mahmoodiyeh neighborhood is an affluent residential area in Tehran. It is located south of Zaferaniyeh, bordering Valiasr Avenue on the east side, Velenjak on the west, and Chamran expressway to the south. The area is in approximately close to Tajrish. Mahmoodieh was one of the Shemiran's first area to be used as a year-round residence by rich and affluent classes of the time. Although it has long been...

Tajrish neighborhood is a city in Shemiranat County, Tehran Province, Iran, which has since been absorbed into Tehran. The Tajrish neighborhood is located along the northern edge of Tehran. This neighborhood is one of the oldest parts of Tehran. During the last few decades, Tajrish has become popular with the wealthy by virtue of the low levels of pollution, in turn created by the area's favorable...

Farmanieh is a district located in Shemiran, Tehran, Iran centered on Farmanieh Street. Farmanieh neighborhood extends south all the way to Sadr Expressway, where it becomes Dibaji, and as far north as Niavaran Expressway. It is home to many embassies, nobles and notables of Iran. The west end of the street leads to the Dezashib area, while the east end leads to Farmanieh roundabout at the intersection...

Pasdaran is a neighborhood of northern Tehran centered on Pasdaran Avenue. This avenue connects Niavaran avenue (from the north) to Shariati avenue (in the south). It is about 8–9 km long and is a major commercial thoroughfare for northern Tehran together with northern parts of two other long streets: Valiasr Street and Shariati Street. Pasdaran in Persian means "guardians". Prior to 1979 Revolution...

Velenjak neighborhood (Also Called Roof of Tehran) is located in the Shemiran area in the northernmost part of Tehran, on the slopes of the Alborz mountain range. It is known for its landscapes, mild climate, mountain air, springs, and wildlife and is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Tehran. Velenjak is located adjacent to the Tochal Complex, a ski resort area with a gondola lift up to Mount...

Jordan neighborhood  (now: Nelson Mandela Boulevard) is an affluent and upper-class district in northern Tehran. Before the Iranian Revolution in 1979 it was called Jordan street, named after the American Presbyterian missionary Samuel M. Jordan and used to be the most popular avenue in Tehran, Iran. Jordan Street  is the most famous street in Tehran after Valiasr Avenue which is the longest street in...