Cities — Explore Iran Beyond Politics

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

One Man Wolf Pack presents 4K drone footage of Tehran and Tochal. Source: Youtube, 2019

Daria Tortora takes us on a journey through Tehran, Iran (with Kurdish music) in 2018. Source: Youtube, 2018

DJ Allen video presenting pictures and videos of the side of Tehran rarely shown in the west. Source: Youtube, 2014

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

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 — **Azadi Tower, Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Omid Armin** on Unsplash

International vlogger Alina S’s short stopover experience in Tehran, Iran. Video produced by Alina S. Source: Youtube, 2017

Tehran, Iran. Photo by Roozbeh Eslami on Unsplash — **Tehran, Iran**. Photo by **Roozbeh Eslami** on Unsplash

Tehran, Iran. Photo by Amin Safaripour on Unsplash — **Tehran, Iran**. Photo by **Amin Safaripour** on Unsplash

BackPacker Steve explores Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2017

Niavaran-Park, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mohammad Hoseini Rad on Unsplash — **Niavaran-Park, Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Mohammad Hoseini** **Rad** on Unsplash

JustJaleh’s 2018 Adventures in Tehran Vlog #1 - Beautiful Cafes & Cool Streets. Source: Youtube, 2018

Farmanieh, Tehran. Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash — **Farmanieh, Tehran.** Photo by **Alireza Attari** on Unsplash

Keshavarz Boulvared, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin 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 **Omid Armin** on Unsplash

2016 France 24 Now report on Tehran. Source: Tehran, 2016

Tehran, Iran. Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash — **Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Alireza Attar**i 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 — **Fadak Park, Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Alireza Attari** on Unsplash

Alef Street, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi 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 — **Sam Cafe, Tehran, Iran.**Photo by **Behzad Ghaffarian** on Unsplash

2016 FRANCE 24 report on Tehran. Source: Youtube, 2016

Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash — **Tehran, Iran**. Photo by **Mehrshad Rajabi** on Unsplash

Climbing Tehran’s Tochal mountain 2017 Vlog by MURR. Source: Youtube, 2017

Urban Cafe, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Farzad Mohsenvand 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

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 — 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 — **Ferdos Gardens** **Tehran, Iran**. Photo by **Omid Armin** on Unsplash

Taleqani Street, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi 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 Province Iran**. Photo by **Mehrshad Rajabi** on Unsplash

Tehran, Iran. Photo by Amirreza Amouie on Unsplash — **Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Amirreza Amouie** on Unsplash

Tehran, Iran. Photo by Kasra Assadian on Unsplash — **Tehran, Iran**. Photo by **Kasra Assadian** on Unsplash

Sky Lounge, Espinas Palace., Tehran, Iran. Photo by Siamak Mokhtari on Unsplash — Sky Lounge, Espinas Palace., Tehran, Iran. Photo by **Siamak Mokhtari** on Unsplash

Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Foad Memariaan 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 — 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 — **Chitgar Lake, Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Mehrshad Rajabi** on Unsplash

Sa'dabad Complex, tehran, Iran. Photo by Omid Armin 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 — **Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Sajjad Ahmadi** on Unsplash

Lamiz Cafe, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash — **Lamiz Cafe, Tehran, Iran.** Photo by Alireza Attari on Unsplash

Modiriat/31Street Station, Tehran, Iran. Photo by Ahmad Tasviri on Unsplash — **Modiriat/31Street Station, Tehran, Iran.** Photo by **Ahmad Tasviri** on Unsplash

Tehran Iran, Photo by Behy Studio on Unsplash — **Tehran Iran**, Photo by **Behy Studio** on Unsplash

Qeytarieh, 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