Tehran Sights

  1. Imam Khomeini Mosque

    Tehran has surprisingly few interesting mosques and mausoleums but one that's well-worth visiting is the Imam Khomeini Mosque (Shah Mosque). This is very much a working mosque, one of the largest and busiest in Tehran. The building itself, though dating from the early 18th century, is not the attraction; rather, you come here to see Islam in action.

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  2. Sarkis Cathedral

    In case you assume that Islam has a monopoly on Iranian life, visit Sarkis Cathedral. Built between 1964 and 1970, it's interesting not so much for its beauty but because of what it is and where it is. Sarkis Cathedral is by far the most visible and important non-Islamic religious building in Tehran. The area immediately to the south is the Armenian quarter, the centre of a still-thriving community.

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