Iran’s treasure trove of Islamic architecture

Top Tables

Hezaardastan Traditional Teahouse
Wooden beds heaped with Persian carpets, large cushions for lounging and murals from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh make this a beautiful place to eat. Jannat Mall, 6 Jannat Avenue, +98 511 222 2943

Silk Road Restaurant
Situated in Homa Hotel 2, this is a smart international eatery with Western and Iranian dishes. Khayyam Boulevard, +98 511761 1003

At Your Leisure

Ferdowsi Mausoleum
Ferdowsi wrote the Shahnameh, the Epic of Kings, in the 10th century. His old home town, Tus, is now a shrine to the work and the poet is buried under a tombstone carved with scenes from the poem.