| Tehran is positioned at the base of the Alborz | | | | There is a threat from terrorism in Iran. Attacks could |
| mountain range in Northern Iran. It is split into 22 | | | | be indiscriminate and against civilian targets and could |
| municipal districts. Each municipal district in turn | | | | be directed at Western, including British interests. |
| operates its own administrative centre. Tehran literally | | | | Islamic law is strictly enforced in Iran. You should |
| means the End of the Road. | | | | respect local customs and sensitivities at all times, |
| It has a population of 9 million, with the surrounding | | | | especially during the holy month of Ramadan or if you |
| metropolitan area included taking that number up to 14 | | | | intend to visit religious areas. |
| million. These figures make it the biggest city in Iran and | | | | No visitor should leave without seeing the truly |
| also one of the largest in the Middle East. | | | | spectacular sight of the crown jewels held in the vaults |
| The Grand Bazaar is where the local goods can be | | | | of the Central Bank of Iran or the Shahs stunning |
| bought. Lovely items of gold and silver jewellery are | | | | former residence known as the Green Palace. |
| available. There are also quite a number of boutiques | | | | The air pollution and terrible traffic are the other joys |
| and smaller specialist shops within the city offering a | | | | of visiting Tehran so dont be put off and come and |
| broader range of goods. | | | | see for yourself. |
| It is a diverse and beautiful city combining the ancient | | | | Although the highest peak in the Alborz Mountain |
| civilisation of Iran with modern developments and living. | | | | range is an extinct volcano, villagers are still able to |
| Tourist attractions such as museums, shopping | | | | hear rumbling from deep within the mountain. It is |
| centres, art galleries and palaces. Leisure facilities for | | | | covered with snow for most of the year. During the |
| its inhabitants include parks and theatres.it is strongly | | | | winter periods this area makes a great place for skiing |
| advise against all travel to within 100km of the entire | | | | and the quality of the snow is recognised globally as |
| Iran and Afghanistan border or to within 10km of the | | | | being some of the best in the world. |
| entire Iran border. The Pakistan border area is also | | | | Tehran is a fascinating and alternative city break |
| insecure and we advise against any travel east of the | | | | destination. Come and see for yourself and make sure |
| line running from Bam to Bandar Abbas. | | | | you have fun whatever time of year. |