Imamzadeh Saleh

Tehran


One of Tehran's most attractive shrines, Imamzadeh Saleh provides a photogenic focus to Tajrish Sq with its twin minarets and dome covered in beautiful patterned turquoise tiles: it looks especially stunning towards sunset.

Transportation

  • metro: Tajrish

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