A stroll in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar where traders call out for customers in melodious utterances and everywhere there are colors and the scent of spices, is like an illustrated page of One Thousand and One Nights! Here is the perfect spot for those on a quest for finding the real life of the people in the capital of Iran. For this reason, a visit to Tehran Grand Bazaar is an indispensable part of any Tehran city tour.
You might have visited other historic markets in Tehran like the beautiful Tajrish Bazaar. But if you want to join in the real experience of a titanic covered bazaar, you will have to come to Grand Bazaar. Here you will revel at the indescribable finesse of Iranian weavers in Carpet Bazaar. You will feel the magnificence of the arches at Chahar-Sugh, the oldest part of Tehran’s Bazaar upon your head, testifying to the great history of the edifice. And you will taste the delicious meals of cozy and crowded restaurants. These few instances are just the tip of the iceberg of one of the highlights of your Tehran city tour. Expanding in an area of more than 6 miles, Tehran Grand Bazaar is a massive structure. So, if you are traveling on your own, that is not partaking in Tehran tours, be sure to carry an issue of Tehran Bazaar’s map. But before embarking on your great adventure which includes many historic (Hajebodoleh Sara, Atiq Historic Mosque and etc.) and cultural spots as well as the infinity of shops, you should know how to reach Tehran’s Bazaar. That is easy! Just hop in the subway and get off at 15 Khordad, one of many stations on the red line in Tehran’s metro. That being said, we should also mention the opening hours of Bazaar which is usually between 10 am and 5 pm. Thus, try to plan your visit so that you don’t arrive at Bazaar too early or too late. One last thing before we finish this piece is to address some questions regarding Tehran Bazaar’s strike. That is just another common example of the misrepresentation of the news! Yes, there was a small-scale walk out over rising prices on certain goods but that was months ago and ended when the protestors got what they wanted, that is a thriving and stable market.
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