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Tehran Grand Bazaar
Second Biggest Bazaar in Iran after Tabriz Bazaar but the most busy one.
Address:
Tehran Grand Bazaar, city center, Tehran
Visiting time:
Morning to evening.
Weekly holiday:
Fridays and Thursdays till afternoon.
Annual holidays:
Holidays and Funeral days
About: Tehran Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar (Persian: Bāzār e Bozorg – بازار بزرگ) is an old historical market in Tehran, the capital of Iran.
Located at the Arg Square in Southern Tehran, it is split into several corridors over 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) in length, each specializing in different types of goods, and has several entrances, with the main being the entrance of Sabze Meydan.
In addition to shops, the Grand Bazaar of Tehran contains banks, mosques and guest houses.
The bazar has access to Tehran Metro through Khayam Metro Station and Panzdah-e-Khordad Metro Station.
General Specifications
Name
Grand Bazaar of Tehran
Age
1501 - 1722 AD
Restoration
Qajar era.
Builder
Safavid dynasty
UNESCO World Heritage
Suggestions
Important parts to visit
Fatalishah Mosque and Imam Mosque that are located in the Bazaar. Chahar Sough-e Bozorg, Amir Bazar, Temcheh Hajobodoleh and more.
Best time to visit
10 am to 12 noon or 15 to evening.
Duration of visit
minimum 2 hours
Similar relics and places
Tabriz Bazaar, Isfahan Bazaar and other old bazaars in Iran.
Nearest tourist attractions
Golestan Palace and Museum
Access route
Address
Tehran Grand Bazaar, city center, Tehran
How to access
You can take metro, bus or taxi. Metro Stop: Panzdah Khordad Metro Station.
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Access for the disabled with wheelchair
WC
Restaurant
Network coverage
