Sights & landmarks
Azadi Square
Azadi Square, formerly known as Shahyad Square, is a mainly green city square in Tehran, Iran. It hosts as its centerpiece the Azadi Tower. The tower and square were commissioned by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, to mark the 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire.
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What is Azadi Square?
Azadi Square, formerly known as Shahyad Square, is a mainly green city square in Tehran, Iran. It hosts as its centerpiece the Azadi Tower. The tower and square were commissioned by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, to mark the 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire.
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Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.