Saint Peters

Saint Peter Evangelical Church of Tehran, is a Protestant church in Tehran, Iran.

Photo: Herbert karim masihi, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Type: Church
Denomination: Evangelical
Description: church in Tehran, Iranian national heritage site
Also known as: “Saint Peter Church (Tehran)”, “Saint Peter Church, Tehran”, and “St. Peter’s Evangelical Church, Tehran”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran and National Museum of Iran.

Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran

Museum

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The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran or simply Abgineh Museum is located at 30 Tir Street, in Tehran, Iran. It was the private residence of longtime Prime Minister Ahmad Qavam from 1921 until 1951. Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran is situated 190 metres north of Saint Peters.

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 510 metres south of Saint Peters.

Hayim Synagogue

Synagogue

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The Haim Synagogue is a synagogue at 30 Tir Street, formerly known as Qavam-os-Saltane, in central Tehran, Iran. As of February 2016, the synagogue was opened only on the occasions of Shabbat and the High Holy Days, due mainly to emigration and decline in membership. Hayim Synagogue is situated 200 metres northwest of Saint Peters.