Tehran Travel Guide: Persia's Vibrant Capital 🇮🇷✨

🚗 Getting Around Airports: IKA (Imam Khomeini): International flights ✈️ THR (Mehrabad): Domestic flights Pro tip: Airport to city can take 2+ hours in traffic! Taxis: Use Snapp (local Uber)—rides cost $1-2! (Requires Iranian SIM.) Metro: Women-only carriages available 🚇 🏛️ Must-See Attractions 1️⃣ Golestan Palace Qajar-era mirror-clad halls & European-inspired architecture. Don’t miss: The glittering Hall of Mirrors and ethnographic museum. 2️⃣ Former U.S. Embassy Covered in anti-American murals—a living political artifact. 3️⃣ Azadi Tower Built in 1971 to celebrate 2,500 years of Persian empire. 4️⃣ National Museum of Iran Traces 4,000 years of history—from Cyrus the Great to Islamic art. 5️⃣ Tehran Grand Bazaar Maze-like alleys selling spices, carpets, and more. (Easily get lost—ask locals for directions!) 🍖 Foodie Highlights Haftkhan Shandiz Restaurant (near U.S. Embassy): Epic lamb kebabs (6 ribs per skewer—yes, you can finish it!). "Beer" alert: Alcohol-free but surprisingly tasty (try the fruit flavors!). ⚠️ Key Notes No alcohol: But doogh (yogurt drink) and saffron tea are delicious alternatives. Dress code: Women—headscarves + loose clothing; men—no shorts. #OffTheBeatenPath #IranTravel #TehranDiaries #CulturalExploration