Bāzār-e Bozorg

Bāzār-e Bozorg is a market in Tehran, Central Iran and has an elevation of 1,147 metres. Bāzār-e Bozorg is situated nearby to the museum Shamsol Emare, as well as near Golestan Palace.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Golestan Palace and Shamsol Emare.

Golestan Palace

Museum

Photo: Miladpoorali, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Golestan Palace is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran, Iran. One of the oldest historic monuments in the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Golestan Palace consists of a group of eight palatial royal structures surrounded by a wall, today used mainly as museums, surrounded by an outer wall, which were once enclosed within the defensive walls of Tehran's citadel. Golestan Palace is situated 420 metres north of Bāzār-e Bozorg.

Shamsol Emare

Museum

Photo: Mmahmoodzadeh photos, CC BY 4.0.

Shams-ol-Emareh is one of Tehran’s historic buildings and a remnant of Qajar Iran. It is one of the most prominent buildings on the east side of Golestan Palace. Shamsol Emare is situated 350 metres northeast of Bāzār-e Bozorg.

National Museum of Iran

Museum

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The National Museum of Iran houses the richest and largest collection of Iranian antiquities in the world. It is located in Tehran. The museum is the world's most important institution for Iranian history and one of the most comprehensive museums globally, home to over 3 million artifacts. National Museum of Iran is situated 1¼ km north of Bāzār-e Bozorg.