Our plane lands at Iran’s International Imam Khomeini Airport. We ladies get off the plane with our scarves on our heads. We have no problems entering Iran, one of the rare countries that does not require a visa from us, and the passport police look at us with a smile. The population of Iran is around 17 million, it is very crowded, and the traffic is as much as that of Istanbul, but as a solution to the traffic problem, one of the largest metro networks in the Middle East was built. As our bus progresses, we see that the metro construction is still continuing, and even our guide says that the traffic after a newly opened line He says he’s a little more relaxed. It has been said that Tehran is a very clean city, but unfortunately I cannot say that it is very clean. However, despite everything, they gave importance to greenery and parks, it is almost a city of parks. The largest park is Mellat Park, in addition to this large park, there are 7 other large parks, all of them are lush and quite large, where men and women wander around freely and have picnics. Centuries-old trees stand out on the roadsides, and these trees are watered with an interesting method. The melted snow water of the Elbrus Mountains, on which the city stands, is directed to the water channels opened at the edges of the streets and avenues, and thus the city is automatically irrigated, which is why the city looks quite green. While walking around the newly established part of the city, many beautiful buildings stand out. The American Embassy, ​​which has been closed for 34 years, remains abandoned. There are writings against America in Arabic and English on the walls. There are small statues of the Statue of Liberty on both sides of the entrance door of the building. Listening devices, document shredders, etc. that were used in the past. Some rooms containing the items were used as a museum, but we did not need to go inside. (Our hotel is the 5-star Espinas Hotel – I recommend it) We are in Tehran for 3 days. There are many historical museums and palaces to see, but in my opinion, it is not a city to stay long after seeing the places to see. We start our trip immediately. NIAVARAN PALACE The house where Reza Shah Pahlavi and Farah Diba lived is one of the important buildings, they have preserved it exactly as it is. The papier mache workmanship is magnificent, and the precious carpets, paintings, chandeliers, furniture and objects, many of which are priceless, reflect Farah Diba’s taste with their simplicity and elegance. French porcelains and dinner sets, some as gifts and some as collection pieces, adorn the display cases. Some of the clothes of the shah and the queen are also exhibited. The rooms reserved for children are also furnished in a very understated, simple but warm manner. Right next to the main residence is the crown prince’s villa. The garden is quite big and green. REZA ABBASİ MUSEUM The museum named after the famous poet of the Safavid Period dates back to B.C. to A.D. Very valuable works from the 20th centuries are exhibited. Various figurines, gold, silver or bronze, jewels and charms, bowls and vases, plates, very valuable ceramics, ornaments, miniatures and calligraphy works were exhibited. In the library with 6000 books, valuable books, book base and printing are also exhibited. NATIONAL TREASURE or JEWELRY MUSEUM The richest and most valuable museum in the world. I think it would be more accurate to call this place a safe rather than a museum. I think its door is 30-40 cm thick, it looks like a safe door, 4 officers of the Central Bank are on duty here during visiting hours, the really valuable jewels are priceless. This valuable treasure, which has been collected by the Iranian rulers since the Safavid Period and for which wars have been fought, is truly worth seeing. Taking photographs is prohibited, so we will have to content ourselves with the photographs I took from a book we bought at the entrance. * Derya-i Nur (Sea of ​​Light) Diamond: 182 carats, the world’s largest “pink diamond”, 25 mm. width, 10 mm. thickness, 38 mm. length, it is one of the most valuable pieces of the museum. There are 457 diamonds and 4 rubies in its frame. * Nadir Shah Throne: It belonged to Nadir Shah, was also used in the coronation ceremony of Muhammad Reza Pahlavi, and has many precious stones on it. * 34 kg made for Nasuriddin Shah. The Globe, weighing 18,200 carats, is decorated with 51,366 emeralds and rubies, and its frame and legs are solid gold. * Diamond Crown – Used in the coronation ceremonies of Reza Khan and Shah Reza Pahlavi, made of gold and silver, decorated with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and pearls and weighs 2 kg. weighs There is a very large yellow diamond on the front of the crown. * The Peacock Throne (Sun Throne) was manufactured using gold and piece stones. Some people also call it the “Sun Throne” because of the sun pattern used on the backrest of the throne. When Fetih Ali Shah made his new marriage with Tavus Tacoduleh, this throne was named “Peacock Throne”. The inscriptions on the throne are engraved on a blue enamel and gold background. NATIONAL ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM (BASTAN MUSEUM) The works in Iran’s most important archaeological museum exhibit many historical artifacts from the Prehistoric period to the Sassanids, which provide information about Iranian art and culture throughout history. Apart from old vessels, metal jewelry and figurines, some of the important historical artifacts found in Persepolis are exhibited here. While a large relief depicting Darius I, golden tablets and a bronze figure of a dog and three lions attract attention, one of the interesting pieces is the “Salt Man”, dated to 3 A.D. When a miner who lived in the 3rd and 4th centuries died, it remained in a salty environment and has survived until today without much deterioration. GULISTAN PALACE The magnificent palace on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the name of which we often hear about in the TV series “Magnificent Century”, was built during the reign of Shah Tahmas, belonged to the Qajar Dynasty, was used in official ceremonies during the Pahlavi Dynasty, and is now a museum. Inside the lush, wonderful garden, there are buildings, each more precious than the other, with magnificent ceramic decorations on their facades, the best examples of Iran’s famous mirror workmanship, and the famous paintings of the famous painter Kemal-ül Mulk, worth seeing. The two magnificent columns, the back of which is located in the Marble Throne Iwan, one of the most beautiful examples of mirror workmanship, and which is made of marble from the city of Yazd, were used in coronation ceremonies. Especially the magnificence of the Hall of Mirrors, one of the most beautiful parts of the palace, is worth seeing. Unfortunately, it is forbidden to take photographs here, but we still take a single shot to share… This palace must be seen. GRAND BAZAAR – Bazar-ı Bozurg and GRAND MOSQUE As soon as we leave the palace, we go to the bazaar, which is within walking distance. This is not only the bazaar of Tehran, but also the place where the heart of its economy beats. In one corner, stockbrokers like our Tahtakale are shouting, and in other corners, people are gathered and talking passionately. The streets are crowded, but we enter through a quiet door. The Grand Bazaar, one of the largest markets in Eastern countries, is similar to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul with its streets and vaulted ceilings, but much more oriental. We enter from a large courtyard where a mosque is located. There are 2 minarets rising above the entrance gate of the mosque, decorated with ceramic workmanship, and 4 iwans on each side. It is forbidden to take pictures here, but we take a few shots with the approval of our guide. You can access parts of the market through a large gate. There are iwans around each courtyard, and a pool and fountains in the middle. Inside, there are shops for all kinds of needs such as fabric, clothing, household and kitchen goods, copper, silverware, food supplies. CERAMICS AND GLASS MUSEUM As soon as I enter a wonderful garden, the building fascinates me, as it is cute and beautiful, with its façade, wood carvings on windows and doors, and its entire architecture. The building built by the prime minister of the Reza Shah government for himself bears the influence of the Qajar Period. The interior of the building, which has been used as the Glass and Ceramics Museum since 1980, is as beautiful and interesting as its exterior. Especially the wooden staircase is very special, wall and ceiling decorations, and a magnificent chandelier also attract attention. As for the works, B.C. The best examples of glass craftsmanship, which peaked during the Sassanid period in the 2000s, are exhibited. In addition to some pieces of truly extraordinary beauty, there are quotations from poems by Nizami and Firdevs on some inscribed glass vessels. AZADI MONUMENT On your 3rd and last day in Tehran, on your way to the airport to fly to Mashhad in the evening, you will see the Azadi Square, formerly known as Shahyad, which is the largest square in Iran after Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, measuring 50,000 square meters. We will see the monument. For some reason, when I think of Tehran, it must be because of the pictures, this monument that stuck in my mind was already the symbol of Tehran. A magnificent monument built by Muhammad Reza Shah on the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire (Achaemenid Kingdom). It is a magnificent monument built by Muhammad Reza Shah on the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire. A huge structure made of white marble, which can be called both an arch and a tower, is decorated with 2,500 facing stones. The name of the square where the monument is located was changed to Meydan-ı Azadi, which means “Liberation Square”, after the overthrow of the Shah. Mavimore Turizm is a travel agency registered with TÜRSAB. Document number: A-8307