City: Iran
5 Observation Decks & Towers in Iran That You Shouldn't Miss
Iran (Persian: ایران Irān [ʔiːˈɾɒːn] ( listen)), also known as Persia (/ˈpɜːrʒə/), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: جمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān ( listen)), is a sovereign state in Western Asia. With over 81 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 18th-most-populous country. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th-largest in the world. Iran is bordered to the northwest by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, to the north by the Caspian Sea, to the northeast by Turkmenistan, to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. The country's central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, give it geostrategic importance. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city, as well as its leading economic and cultural center.
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1. Gonbad-e Qabus Tower
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Saeid0380 - Shiraz, Iran
One of the modt prominent ancient monument in the north of Iran. According to Wikipedia; Gonbad-e Qabus is a monument in Gonbad-e Qabus, Iran, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2012. It marks the grave of Ziyarid ruler Qabus (r. 978–1012), and was built during his lifetime in 1006/7. It is a cylindrical tomb tower that reaches c. 61 metres (200 feet) and can be seen from some 30 kilometres (19 miles) away. The eponymous city is named after the monument. Considered to be a masterpiece of Iranian architecture.The Gonbad-e Qabus tower is the best known tower tomb in northern Iran and has featured in many publications. برج گنبد قاووس ( کاووس ) تا سال های متمادی از بلند ترین ساز های ایران به شمار می رفت و بنا تقریبا از فاصلی 30 کیلومتری مشخصه. این برج در حاشیه شهر تاریخی جرجان ( ارتباطی با گرگان امروزی ندارد )ساخته شد. این برج به دلیل برخورداری از ازتفاع 55 متری نه تنها در ایران بلکه در آسیای مرکزی و سرزمین آناتولی در شکل برج گونه اش بی نظیر است. هنوز پس از سال ها کارکرد این برج در پرده ای از ابهام قرار دارد. می توان این برج را میل راهنما دانست که نشان شهر هم بوده و هم می توان آن را گور قابوس، بنیاد کننده آن در نظر گرفت . هر چند که تا کنون قبری در آن پیدا نشده است.
2. Milad Tower
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4.0 based on 1,178 reviews
Reviewed By samjourneys - Tehran, Iran
Milad Tower also known as the Tehran Tower is a multi-purpose tower in Tehran. It is the sixth-tallest tower and the 24th-tallest freestanding structure in the world. It consists of five main parts, including the foundation, transition (lobby) structure, shaft, head structure, and the antenna mast. you should get a separated ticket to visit each part of this tower. It's a good location to visit Tehran from the top and nightlife experience.
3. Azadi Tower
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4.0 based on 835 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
This is the most Iconic structure in the city and is also known as Freedom Tower. The Tower is beautifully built and is situated in a great spot for lots of good photos. A must see when in the city.
4. Pigeon Tower
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
The Pigeon tower, existing hundreds of them in Iran, is a valuable structure in terms of architecture, and is made for pigeons to gather their dropping as fertilizer. The one in Varzaneh is the hour for 70,000 pair of pigeons.
5. Persian Gateway
You may think about this dream to get in the time machine and travel to the past or future. Same as you, we thought of this issue someday. We tried to get in the time machine and traveled to our country's foretime. We wanted to plan the remaining days of our life. We chose the time machine.
