IRANIAN CITIES
Yes, most Iranians live in cities and not the desert! To be exact, over 75 percent of Iran is urbanised and, it doesn’t get more urban than Tehran, Iran’s dynamic and relatively liberal capital city, with a population 15 Million. The cities of Mashhad, Isfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz follow in terms of size and population and each offers a wonderful blend of history and modernity. Western media portrayals of Iranian cities tend to be rather one-dimensional and repetitive with the same few Tehran mosques, bazars, and dilapidated political murals serving as the backdrop to almost every Iran-related news report! Time, perhaps, to explore a few new backdrops…
Tehran
Tehran’s iconic Azadi tower, lit up with national flags (March/April 2020) in solidarity with countries affected by COVID-19. Source: www.France24.com
One Man Wolf Pack presents 4K drone footage of Tehran and Tochal. Source: Youtube, 2019
Experience of American travel Vlogger Peter Santenello in Tehran. This is Part 3 of 3 part travel vlog series so make sure to watch the other two episodes on our VISIT IRAN page or on Peter’s Youtube Channel. Source: Youtube, 2018 p.s. music used throughout the video is ‘Caspian’ by Iranian trap artist Danny Assadi.
Bahador Hadizadeh (check out his YouTube Channel) takes us on a walk through Iran Mall in the largest shopping mall in the world, in Tehran, Iran Source: Youtube, 2021
BackPacker Steve explores Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2017
International vlogger Alina S’s short stopover experience in Tehran, Iran. Video produced by Alina S. Source: Youtube, 2017
JustJaleh’s 2018 Adventures in Tehran Vlog #1 - Beautiful Cafes & Cool Streets. Source: Youtube, 2018
Join travel vlogger Arthur Wilde for a journey through Tehran and his visit to the world’s 6th tallest tower, Milad Tower in Tehran, Iran
Azadi Tower, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Roozbeh Eslami on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Amin Safaripour on Unsplash
2016 France 24 Now report on Tehran. Source: Tehran, 2016
2016 FRANCE 24 report on Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2016
Niavaran-Park, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mohammad Hoseini Rad on Unsplash
Farmanieh, Tehran. Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash
Keshavarz Boulvared, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash
A short guide to some of the lesser known spots of Tehran from ATO Tv. Source: Youtube, 2019
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash
Huub van der Mark aka HulaHoop 2019 tour of Tehran City. Source: Youtube, 2019
Fadak Park, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash
Alef Street, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash
British travel Vlogger GoodThinkingTV takes us on a tour of Tehran (P1). Source: Youtube, 2016
Sam Cafe, Tehran, Iran.Photo by Behzad Ghaffarian on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash
Climbing Tehran’s Tochal mountain 2017 Vlog by MURR. Source: Youtube, 2017
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash
Urban Cafe, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Farzad Mohsenvand on Unsplash
A local Iranian takes us on a visit to Iran Mall in March 2019. Source: Youtube, 2019
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash
Rooberoo Cafe (Tehran, Iran) short video on Cafe life in Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2018
Iranian Rock cover band Waterfall Band performing live at Karabat Music Cafe, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sam Moghaddam
Ferdos Gardens Tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash
Taleqani Street, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash
British travel Vlogger GoodThinkingTV takes us on a tour of Tehran (P2). Source: Youtube, 2016
Tehran Province Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Amirreza Amouie on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Kasra Assadian on Unsplash
Sky Lounge, Espinas Palace., Tehran, Iran. Photo by Siamak Mokhtari on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash
Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Foad Memariaan on Unsplash
TheAghaKahnAward [for Architecture] review of Tehran’s Tabiat Bridge. Source: Youtube, 2019
Iranian Rock cover band Waterfall Band at Karabat Music Cafe, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sam Moghaddam
The Guardian report by Iranian artist Nazgol Ansarinia. Source: Youtube, 2016
Chitgar Lake, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash
Sa'dabad Complex, tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin on Unsplash
British travel Vlogger GoodThinkingTV takes us on a tour of Tehran (P3). Source: Youtube, 2016
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Sajjad Ahmadi on Unsplash
Lamiz Cafe, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Roozbeh Eslami on Unsplash
Modiriat/31Street Station, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Ahmad Tasviri on Unsplash
Tehran, Iran. Photo by Amirreza Amouie on Unsplash
Tehran Iran, Photo by Behy Studio on Unsplash
Qeytarieh, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Behy Studio on Unsplash
British travel Vlogger GoodThinkingTV offers the final part of her tour of Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2016
Abraham Pictures takes us on a visit to Tochal Ski resort - in Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2018
Isfahan
Time lapse tour of Isfahan, Iran . Video shot and produced by Navid Shahram. Source: Youtube, 2016
Drone footage of Esfahan, Iran. Featuring Naqshe Jahan Square Square, Sio-se-pol bridges along the Zayandeh Rud and Jolfa district. Filmed and produced by Andrew Doyle. Source: Youtube, 2017
Isfahan, Iran. Video produced by Alina S. Source: Youtube, 2017
Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Photo by Arian Darvishi on Unsplash
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Toghchi, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by Armin Lotfi on Unsplash
Chehel Sotoun Garden, Isfahan, Iran, Photo by FCSY
Chehel Sotoun Garden, Isfahan, Iran, Photo by FCSY
Ostandari Street, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Charbagh Abbasi Street,Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Charbagh Abbasi Street, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Isfahan central bus station, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Vank Church Alley, Jolfa district, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Vank church, Jolfa district, Isfahan. Photo by Ali Gandomi on Unsplash
Street art, Tohid Street, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Rumi inspired street art, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by Farzad C Sharifi-Yazdi
Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Photo by mahyar motebassem on Unsplash
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Shah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by Mostafa Meraji on Unsplash
Chehel Sotoun Garden, Isfahan, Iran, Photo by FCSY
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Charbagh Abbasi Street,Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Charbagh Abbasi Street,Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Chehel Sotoun Garden, Isfahan, Iran, Photo by FCSY
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Vank Church Alley, Jolfa district, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
A tour of Vank church/cathedral in the Jolfa district of Isfahan, Iran. Shot and produced by Ivan Tang. Source: Youtube, 2016
Young love, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by Armin Lotfi on Unsplash
Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Rumi inspired street art, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by Farzad C Sharifi-Yazdi
Street art, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Street art, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Atiq mosque , Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Restaurant & cafe near Tohid street, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Gardens next to SioSe Pol Bridge, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Father & son. SioSe Pol Bridge, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
SioSe Pol Bridge, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
Gardens next to SioSe Pol Bridge, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
SioSe Pol Bridge, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
View of Zyandeh river from the SioSe Pol Bridge, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by FCSY
SioSe Pol Bridge, Isfahan, Iran. Photo by Foad Memariaan on Unsplash