Grand Bazaar of Tehran
بازار بزرگ تهران
A vaulted market stretching for more than 10 kilometers, divided into sections for carpets, spices, and copperware, with the Imam Khomeini Mosque hidden within it.
This is Tehran's largest traditional market. Its more than 10 kilometers of brick-vaulted arcades are divided by trade: carpets, gold jewelry, spices, dried fruits and nuts, copperware, and textiles. Deep within the bazaar stands the Imam Khomeini Mosque (formerly the Shah Mosque), a Qajar-era building that is worth a visit along the way. Crowds peak after 10 a.m., and most shops close on Fridays. The alleys are complicated, so an offline map is recommended. It is next to the Golestan Palace, and the nearest metro stop is Panzdah-e Khordad.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (often closed Fridays)
Nearby sights
- Golestan Palace
- Ebrat Museum
- National Museum of Iran
- Masoudieh Mansion
- Treasury of National Jewels
- Abgineh Museum (Glass and Ceramic Museum)
- Marble Palace
- Negarestan Garden