Many visitors skip Tehran and head immediately to enjoy the ancient city of Yazd or a stroll around the Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Esfahan, but the capital of Iran is home to a plethora of attractions. Coined “the city of museums”, here are the best of Tehran’s sprawling list. The National Jewellery Treasury The NationalContinue reading “The Best Museums in Tehran”
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Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome
Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition National Museum of Oriental Art Via Merulana, 248, Rome. Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 9am-2pm. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays – 9am-7.30pm. Closed on Monday. Price: Full price €6. Reduced price ticket €3. http://www.museorientale.beniculturali.it _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome is currently displaying an impressive exhibitionContinue reading “Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome”
Unedited History – Iran 1960-2014
Exhibition runs to: 23rd March. Opening times: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 11am – 7pm Sat 11am-10pm Address: Via Guido Reni, 4/a, Rome Wesbite: http://www.fondazionemaxxi.it/ ______________________________________________________________________________________ The MAXXI contemporary museum in Rome is currently holding an exhibition, entitled ‘The Unedited History of Iran’. It is displaying over 200 works by 20 artists and takes you through several chronological chapters ofContinue reading “Unedited History – Iran 1960-2014”