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National Museum of Iran

Emam Khomeini Ave. | Si-e-Tir corner, Tehran, Iran
672061-6
Ranked #3 of 20 attractions in Tehran
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Owner description: This museum proudly celebrates the rich heritage of Iran with a spectacular collection of sculptures, ceramics and seals that date back to the 4th and...... more » Owner description: This museum proudly celebrates the rich heritage of Iran with a spectacular collection of sculptures, ceramics and seals that date back to the 4th and 5th centuries BC. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

The national Museum of Iran is located on a walking distance from other attractions in the South Tehran neighborhood near Imam Khomeini Square. This museum is supposed to celebrate the rich heritage of Iran, home to Empires, known as Cradle of civilizations but unfortunately this hosts a modest collection of sculptures, ceramics and seals that date back to the 4th... More

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Shiraz, Iran
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

a heritage from glorious past and good example of resent iranian history More

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Athens, Greece
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

A great place to visit to know more about the local history and see walls from Persepolis. Very pleasent to walk around and discover the Persian history More

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Bucharest, Romania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

National Museums is in fact a history and archeology museum, bringing you episodes of history and ancient art. Fragments of Persepolis can be seen here as well. Don't miss the creepy Salt - man head! More

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tehran
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

i dont like it cause it is certainly not a representative of the ancient persia More

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tehran
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Very nice building but you feel that the things inside it are not enough for the name of National Museum . More

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See 15 more reviews by kambiz h for Tehran
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

It was an army gate for Iranian 's soldiers...but we couldn't enter to the environment More

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Tehran, Iran
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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It is also called Iran's mother museum and it shows the role of Iran in shaping the world culture! More

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Tehran, Iran
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012
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This place gives visitors a great sense of old Tehran. More

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Tehran, Iran
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2012
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a very good oriantation about irans history ,,,start here,,its a right place . More

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