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Azadi Tower

Azadi Tower, Iran
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The Azadi Tower, also known by its former name, the Shahyad Tower, is a monument at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran. It is one of Tehran's landmarks, once marking the westernmost entrance to the city, and is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which also includes an underground museum.

The Azadi Tower, also known by its former name, the Shahyad Tower, is a monument at Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran. It is one of Tehran's landmarks, once marking the westernmost entrance to the city, and is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which also includes an underground museum.

Country
Iran
Continent
Asia
Coordinates
35.70°N, 51.34°E
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Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran is a landmark that historically marked the westernmost entrance to the city and is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which includes an underground museum beneath it.

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