Tehran province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is the city of Tehran.
Mashhad is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the relatively remote north-east of the country about 900 kilometres from Tehran. In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district. It has a population of about 3,400,000, which includes the areas of Mashhad Taman and Torqabeh.
Mirza Taghi Khan-e Farahani, better known as Amir Kabir, was chief minister to Naser al-Din Shah Qajar for the first three years of his reign. He is widely considered to be "Iran's first reformer", a modernizer who was "unjustly struck down" as he attempted to bring "gradual reform" to Iran. Amir Kabir founded the first centre for higher education in Iran and the second Persian-language newspaper in the country. He prohibited bribery, torture of defendants and prisoners, and structured Iranian tax and financial system. As the prime minister, he also ordered suppression of Babism and the execution of the founder of the movement, the Báb. In the last years of his life he was exiled to Fin Garden in Kashan and was murdered by command of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar on 10 January 1852.
Rasht is a city in the Central District of Rasht County, Gilan province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district. The city is also known as the "City of Rain" and, with a population of 679,995 in 2016, is the most populous city of northern Iran.
Shemirān is the capital of Shemiranat County, Tehran Province, Iran, but is actually located just north of the borders of Tehran County along Chamran Expressway and Sadr Expressway and it is the northernmost district of the city of Tehran.
Mellat Park, literally the Nation Park, is an urban park in northern Tehran, Iran.
Valiasr Street, formerly known as the Pahlavi Street, is a tree-lined street in Tehran, dividing the metropolis into western and eastern parts which were built in 1922 to 1927 respectively, considering the end of asphalt plan it ended in 1933. It is considered one of Tehran's main thoroughfares and commercial centers. It is also the longest street in the Middle East, and was reported as one of the longest in the world by former BBC journalist Rageh Omaar during the television documentary Welcome to Tehran.
Elahieh is a neighborhood in northern Tehran and the Shemiran district. It is bounded by Tajrish to the north, Valiasr Street and Modarres Expressway to the west, Sadr Bridge to the south, and Shariati Street to the east. Elahieh is located in District 1 of Tehran Municipality and within Shemiranat County. This area hosts many diplomatic buildings and residences for foreign nationals.
Prince Iraj Mirza, titled Jalāl-ol-Mamālek, was a prominent Iranian poet. He was the son of Prince Gholam-Hossein Mirza. Iraj Mirza was known for his modern poetry, which often critiqued traditional customs. In addition to his original works, he translated literary pieces from French into Persian.
Niavaran is an affluent and upperclass district in northern Tehran, Iran. Bordering leafy, uphill-winding Darband Street, it can be reached from Tajrish Square, and is close to Darabad in the far north-eastern corner of Greater Tehran.
Ayatollah Mohammad Mofatteh was an Iranian philosopher, theologian, and political activist, born in Famenin, Hamadan, Iran. After he finished his primary education in Hamadan, he left for the Islamic Seminary in Qom, where he was taught by reputable teachers such as Ayatollah Muhammad Hujjat Kuh-Kamari, Ayatollah Sayyed Hossein Tabatabei Borujerdi, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Mūsavi Khomeini, Ayatollah Mohammad-Reza Golpaygani, Ayatollah Marashi, and Allameh Tabatabie. He continued his studies at seminary and at the same time studied philosophy at Tehran University, where he earned his PhD and became a professor and a dean of colleague.
Farmanieh is a wealthy district located in northern Greater Tehran in the area named Shemiran. This neighborhood, which is located in District 1 of Tehran municipality and Shemiranat city, is known as one of the most expensive residential areas of Tehran.
Gholhak or Qolhak is a neighborhood located in District 3 of Tehran Municipality. It is bounded on the east by the Darrous neighborhood, on the west by the Gholhak River, on the north by the British Embassy Garden, and on the south by the Pourmeshkani Street and Zafar Street (Dastgerdi).
Kashan County is in Isfahan province, Iran. Its capital is the city of Kashan.
Zahir-od-dowleh Cemetery is located in Darband, close to Tajrish, Shemiran. It serves as the final resting place for numerous Iranian artists, poets, and musicians.
ToopKhāneh, also spelt as Tūpkhāneh, is a major town square and a neighborhood in the south of the central district of the city of Tehran, Iran. It was built in 1867 by an order of Amir Kabir and Commissioned in 1867. After the Iranian Revolution, it was renamed Imam Khomeini Square. Cheragh Bargh street ends-up to this square, and Naserie street, Bob Homayoun street, Sepah street, Ferdowsi street and Lalezar street find ways to other directions.
Kamranieh is an affluent and luxury neighbourhood located in one of the northernmost parts of Greater Tehran in the area called Shemiran, on the slopes of Alborz mountain range. Kamranieh is known for its luxurious high-rise buildings, costly apartments and massive mansions. Centered on Kamranieh street, the neighborhood lies within Shemiranat County and district one of Tehran municipality.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Tehran, Iran.
