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Milad Tower
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Milad Tower is a 435-meter multi-purpose tower in Tehran, Iran. It is the tallest tower in Iran and the sixth-tallest telecommunication tower in the world. The tower is part of the International Trade and Convention Center of Tehran, which also includes a five-star hotel, a convention center, a world trade center, and an IT park. From the tower, you can see almost everywhere in Tehran.
Don't miss
- An octagonal base, a reference to traditional Iranian architecture
- A revolving restaurant and a VIP restaurant in the head structure
- An indoor observation deck (sky dome) and an open observation deck
- A public art gallery and a cafeteria in the top floors
- Six elevators that transfer visitors to the head of the tower at 7 meters per second
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Milad Tower
You can see Milad Tower on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
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Know before you go
- The tower is near the Gisha (Nasr) district, accessible via Metro Tarasht (3.5 km northeast) or Metro Hemmat (4 km west).
- The complex has a parking area of about 27,000 square meters.
- Tickets to enter the observation lounge must be reserved well in advance.
A bit of history
The tower was part of the Shahestan Pahlavi project, a vast development for a new government and commercial center for Tehran designed in the 1970s. Construction began in 1997 and was completed in 2007. It was renamed Milad Tower in 2001 on the occasion of the 100th birthday of Ruhollah Khomeini. The tower was inaugurated on 7 October 2008 with the slogan 'The sky is near.'
Common questions
How tall is Milad Tower?
It is 435 meters from the base to the tip of the antenna, with the head structure at 315 meters.
What can I do at the top of the tower?
The top floors include a public art gallery, a cafeteria, a revolving restaurant, a VIP restaurant, and two viewing decks: an indoor sky dome and an outdoor observation deck.
Is the tower part of a larger complex?
Yes, it is part of the International Trade and Convention Center of Tehran, which also includes a five-star hotel, a convention center, a world trade center, and an IT park.
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