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| Tehran Sightseeing |  Azadi Monument
It is a distinctively shaped arch located in the western part of Tehran near Mehrabat International Airport.
“Azadi” means national independence and it was completed to commemorate 2,500 years of Iranian Kings.
There were 15,000 differently shaped blocks used to create its unique shape. And the archway is representative of the pre-Islamic Sassanid period while it is also pointed to represent hands raised in prayer. There are 4 elevators and 2 staircases (286 stairs) to take you to the top of the tower from where you can see extensive views of Tehran. And a museum in the basement is divided into two rooms.
Carpet Museum - Laleh Park
The Carpet Musuem of Iran is one of the most rewarding to visit of Tehran's many museums. The majority of carpets on display are from the 19th or 20th centuries but there are a handful of older specimens from as far back as the 16th century. Wildlife and hunting scenes show off the carpet maker's art to the greatest extent.
Photography in Carpet Museum is permitted though use of flash is not. Admission fee.
Darakeh
Darakeh is a getaway from the hustle of downtown Tehran and the closest you'll get to a genuine hike without leaving the city. In the north of Tehran the path to the mountains starts from the city suburbs and follows a gushing stream to the top of the peak. This trail is rocky and challenging enough in places. However it doesn't deter a few specialist traders from making up a scattered, eclectic bazaar on the earlier sections of the mountain path and there are teahouses where the thirsty walker can stop for refreshment. The locals come to walk in the fresh mountain air, picnic or buy Darakeh's fresh fruits and vegetables.
Golestan Palace
The Golestan Palace ("Palace of Flowers"), located on Khordad Square, is a collection of buildings set in a walled park veined with canals rushing down from the Tochal mountains.
The luxury of the interiors of many buildings evokes a time when foreign dignitaries were invited to the Qajar court and compared its artistry to the royal buildings of Europe. The Eyvan-e Takht-e Marmar ("Terrace of the Marble Throne") as well as the Talar-e Aineh ("Hall of Mirrors") are renowned for the impressive mirror work that covers their walls. Here you may see fine examples of Iranian stained glass, mosaic tiles and painting. Some buildings contain collections of paintings and gifts given to Qajar kings by European dignitaries as well as paintings by Iranian masters. Although the buildings are not all open to the public, the park itself is an oasis of calm in the heart of the city.
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