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Tehran, the capital and largest city of Iran, is a crowded city with a population of over 14 million. In this boisterous and cosmopolitan city life is quite lively. Traffic is always on the streets, even late in the evening.  

 

While in Tehran you can visit the Azadi (Freedom) Statue, National Jewelry Museum, Gulistan Palace, Carpet Museum, Niavaran Palace, Glass and Ceramics Museum and Surp Sarkis Church may be visited. Tehran is also famous for its many beautiful parks.

 

Iran's rulers enforce Islamic sharia law in the country, so female visitors in particular need to be careful with how they dress. Even if it is not oppressive as used to be, women must cover their heads, and even a tourist, you must obey this rule. Alcohol sale is forbidden in the country. At the same time, people are helpful and friendly in general.

 

A continental climate prevails in Tehran. Summers are hot and dry and winters are cold and occasionally snowy. The most ideal times to visit are the spring and autumn months.

 

Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport is 40 km away from the city center and reachable by bus or taxi. However the journey from the airport will be over an hour due to the traffic. Taxis are numerous and plentiful, and there are also shared taxis and minibuses. There are gender-segregated taxis and cars on the subway, but you can take gender-mixed public transportation as well.