Azadi Tower
برج آزادی
A white marble gate tower built in 1971 to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, it is Tehran's city symbol.
Completed in 1971, the tower stands about 45 meters tall and is built from 8,000 white marble blocks. It combines Sasanian arches with Islamic geometric patterns, making it Tehran's most recognizable landmark. A small museum sits at its base, and you can climb to the top for a view over Azadi Square. Traffic around the square is heavy, so use the underground passages to cross the road. It is near Azadi metro station and the Western Bus Terminal. It looks particularly good at night, so it is worth a stop if you are passing through on the way to or from the airport.
Opening hours
Square open all day; inside the tower about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Carpet Museum of Iran
- Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
- Milad Tower
- Marble Palace
- Abgineh Museum (Glass and Ceramic Museum)
- National Museum of Iran
- Treasury of National Jewels
- Ebrat Museum