Many of the best Iranian museums are located in Tehran. You can enjoy modern artworks by renowned artists like Picasso and Monet at the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts (TMCA). The Carpet Museum, which is located near TMCA mesmerizes you with patterns and colors of Persian carpet. Cinema Museum of Iran, National Museum of Iran, National Jewelry Treasury, Reza Abbasi Museum, and Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum) are some other places that excited you with history and beauty. As the capital of the Qajar dynasty (1789-1925), Tehran is home to several beautiful palaces. Golestan Palace in the heart of Tehran, Niavaran cultural complex, and Saadabad Palace in the northern part of the city are two places that you should not miss during your sojourn at Iran’s capital.

Tehran is the city of cafés and galleries. You can find different types of café in every corner in downtown Tehran. You can enjoy wide-ranging food and drink menu and socialize with young Tehran citizens at Tehran cafés. There are several galleries in Tehran in which you can visit the artworks by Iranian artists. Iran Artists Forum with several galleries is a good choice if you are interested in today's Iranian art.

Tehran Grand Bazaar is also another attraction of the city. it was constructed 200 years ago. Like other Iranian bazaars, it is composed of covered lanes, each of them specializes in one commodity. Do not miss the carpet section of the bazaar. Tajrish Bazaar is a beautiful place that you can indulge in color and beauty walking through its lane. You can find fresh fruits of all-season at its center and shops selling different items all through the bazaar. whether you pay a visit to the Tehran Grand Bazaar or Tajrish Bazaar, do not forget to drink tea and try Iranian kebab.

If you are an avid skier, Tehran is the best place to spend time. In winter, you can enjoy ski resorts near Tehran like Tochal, Darbandsar, Ab-Ali, and Shemshak. You can stay at the ski resort and enjoy skiing on Persian snow! Darakeh, Darband, and Ghalak are mountainous resorts of Tehran where you can enjoy fresh weather and beautiful sceneries. Pardisan, Nahjulbalagheh, Chitgar, and Mellat Park are other places where you can find tranquility amid the crowded city.

Azadi Tower in the western part of Tehran is a fascinating structure. Azadi Tower was built in 1971 and once was known as the symbol of Tehran. The fantastic architecture of the ivory-color tower and the museum in its underground is very interesting. Visit Milad Tower as the most iconic building of Iran’s capital. Built 2007, it has 435meter height and you can enjoy panoramic views of Tehran. Tabiat Bridge is another symbol of the modern architecture of the city. However, it is better not to visit the place at the weekend when the citizens flock into Tabiat Bridge to spend their holiday.