Bashgah Naft

Bashgah Naft is a neighborhood in Tehran, Central Iran and has an elevation of 1,227 metres. Bashgah Naft is situated nearby to the neighborhood Central Tehransar, as well as near the quarter Zone 1.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Azadi Stadium and 12 Thousands Hall.

Azadi Stadium

Stadium

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The Azadi Stadium, opened and also well known as the Aryamehr Stadium, is an all-seater football stadium in Tehran, Iran. The stadium was designed by Abdol Aziz Mirza Farman-Farmaian Architects and Associates, with other parts of the sports complex based on plans by American architectural and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Azadi Stadium is situated 3½ km northeast of Bashgah Naft.

12 Thousands Hall

Sports venue

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The Azadi Indoor Stadium, officially named Azadi 12,000 Capacity Hall, was an indoor sports arena in Tehran, Iran. The stadium had a seating capacity of 6,583 and standing room capacity of 12,000. It was destroyed during the 2026 Iran war. 12 Thousands Hall is situated 3 km northeast of Bashgah Naft.

Varzeshgah-e Azadi

Railway station

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Varzeshgah-e Azadi Metro Station, translated as Azadi Stadium Metro Station is a station in Tehran Metro Line 5. It is located north of Tehran-Karaj Freeway and south of Azadi Stadium. It is between Eram-e Sabz Metro Station and Chitgar Metro Station. Varzeshgah-e Azadi is situated 3 km northeast of Bashgah Naft.