Azadi Tower

The Azadi Tower, formerly known as the Shahyad Tower, is a monument on Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran. It is a well-known landmark in Tehran and marks the western gateway to the city. It is a part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which also houses a subterranean museum. Hossein Amanat, an architect, was hired to create the tower after winning a contest. His concepts were based on Iranian architecture from the classical and post-classical periods, which were popular aesthetic inspirations in the 1960s after the White Revolution. Iran's rising riches stimulated modernization initiatives and brought about a renaissance-like period in the art world.

The monument was constructed using 8,000 stone blocks and white marble from the province of Isfahan. Ghanbari Rahimi, also known as the Soltn-e Sang-e Irn ("Iran's Sultan of Stone"), was renowned for his in-depth knowledge of quarries and was responsible for finding and providing all of the stones. A novel technological approach at the time, computers were employed to "define its intricate woven surfaces." You can either take two elevators or the 45-meter staircase to the museum underground, which is included in your admission price. You can only imagine how magnificent it looks at sunset because the entire structure is covered in carved marble.

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Address: Azadi Square, District 10, Tehran, Iran
Phone number: +98 21 6602 3951
Official site: https://www.visitiran.ir/attraction/azadi-tower