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The oldest and most magnificent palace of Tehran, dating from 16th century, a UNESCO registered World Heritage Site, Goleastan Palace is located in the downtown close to Tehran Grand Bazaar in the heart of Old Tehran. This palace has been home to many contemporary historic events in Iran such as ratification of first constitution in 1906.

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The 19th century old bazaar, a mature center for commerce and transaction, offers many opportunities ranging from shopping to sightseeing and deep social interaction. This long labyrinthine bazaar located in downtown includes many alleys each for a particular profession such as the quarters for items of copper, jewelry, carpet, paper, etc.

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The first museum founded in Iran in 1934 by the French archeologist and architect, Andre Godard, Iran National Museum conveys a sense of antiquity and history and is undoubtedly one of the most precious archeological and historical museums in the world. Objects traced back to more than 8000 years ago, from Paleolithic and Neolithic periods to the first bricks, firestones and even weapons and other objects from Bronze and early Iron ages up to the Islamic era are exhibited.

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As one of the most valuable and most unique museums in the world, founded in 1959, Crown Jewels Museum contains the jewels collections from Iranian former kings and members of the royal families. This priceless collection is a source of support for Iranian money and includes various kinds of jewels the most famous of which are Dary-e Noor (lit. Sea of Light) diamond, Takht-e Tavous (Peacock Throne), Jeweled Globe, Kiani Crown, and Pahlavi Crown.

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