A Guide to Visiting Milad Tower in Tehran

The Milad Tower, located in Tehran, the capital of Iran, is one of the most beautiful and tallest telecommunication towers in the world.

This lofty tower has a total area of 13,000 square meters and a height of 435 meters, making it the third tallest tower in the Middle East and the sixth tallest telecommunication tower in the world.  Located in the northwest of Tehran, the Milad Tower, alongside the Azadi Tower, are two important symbols of the capital of Iran, and it is also one of the main tourism poles of Tehran.

Introduction to the Different Sections of the Milad Tower

The Milad Tower has 12 floors and comprises various commercial, office, recreational, and tourist facilities. The tower’s structure is divided into 3 main sections:

The Lower Circular Section of the Milad Tower

After the tower’s foundation, we reach the lower and initial section of the Milad Tower, which has 6 floors and is designed in a circular shape. The ground floor includes a lobby and reception, which you can start your tour inside the Milad Tower by entering this part.

The Milad Tower’s Shaft

In the body of this tall tower, there are 6 elevators that take visitors to the upper circular section of the tower. The tower has a total of 1,693 stairs.

The Upper Section of the Milad Tower

The upper section of the tower has an area of ​​12,000 square meters, which includes an art gallery and museum, the Sky Dome, and other facilities. At the top of the tower, which is open to the public, there is an observation deck from where you can see the beautiful view of Tehran.

 In the highest section of the Milad Tower, where only technicians are allowed to pass through, there is a 120-meter-tall antenna mast made of impact-resistant steel.

Milad Tower Entertainment Facilities

In addition to the visual attractions of this tower, you can also enjoy its recreational facilities and entertaining features. One of the most attractive recreational parts of the tower is its open and closed observation decks, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire city.

Open Observation Deck of Milad Tower

On the seventh floor of this tower, you can stand on the 280-meter-high open observation deck and admire the beautiful scenery of Tehran. You can also use the available telescopes to observe the city in more detail. This deck provides a 360-degree view of the city. In this section, there is also a cafeteria, a handicraft shop, and models of telecommunication tower. It’s important to know that smoking is prohibited in this deck.

Closed Observation Deck of Milad Tower

This deck is located at a height of 261 meters on the 4th floor of the tower. In this floor, in addition to enjoying the city view, you can also visit the gift museum and the municipality’s handwritten documents. In this museum, there are also geographical globes that have been purchased from the “Georges Pompidou” museum.

Iranian The Hall of Fame Museum of Milad Tower

One of the most attractive museums in Tehran is the Hall of Fame Museum, located on the 5th floor of the Milad Tower. This museum features life-sized statues of prominent historical, cultural, political, and artistic Iranian figures, created using silicone. The prominent statues of Dr. Alireza Haqqani include Takhti, known as the wrestler of the world, as well as Shahriar, a poet, Kamal al-Mulk, a painter, Amir Kabir, a prime minister, and Ostad Hasabi, a scientist.

The Coin Museum of Milad Tower

Another museum located in this tower is the Coin Museum, which houses a collection of coins from the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian eras.

The Milad Tower’s Sky Dome

On the top floor of the Milad Tower, there is a beautiful hall with a dome-shaped ceiling that is 13 meters high. This area is known as the Sky Dome. The dome is made entirely of glass and features stunning patterns and designs. There is also a column in this hall that is decorated with paintings from various eras of ancient Iran and the Islamic period.

The Milad Tower Amusement Park

Another recreational facility within the Milad Tower is the amusement park, which features modern equipment and machinery, and various games for both children and adults.

The Sports Complex at the Milad Tower

The Milad Tower also houses sports and recreational halls dedicated to activities such as bowling, billiards, squash and racketball.
If you enjoy these types of recreational activities, these facilities are quite attractive.

In the different sections of the Milad Tower, you can also engage in other recreational activities such as the Sky Park G-Max, bungee jumping, Sky Swing, Sky Fly (flight in the sky), paintball field, zipline and suspension bridge, 6D cinema, regular cinema, Enigma escape room, Laserium, Dolphin Park. You can experience fun and exciting moments through these activities.

Additionally, the tower houses a conference hall where various festivals and events are held.

Restaurants and Cafes in Milad Tower

There are three main restaurants with delicious dishes in the tower. The revolving restaurant is located on the sixth floor and completes a full rotation every one hour. The traditional Eivan restaurant also has Iranian traditional dishes and live music, located on the western side. The special Milad Tower restaurant has a unique wooden architecture and is used for family events and celebrations. Cafe Viuna is also one of the cafes available in the tower.

Milad Tower Opening Hours

You can visit Milad Tower every day from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Accessing Milad Tower by Personal Vehicle

If you intend to travel by private vehicle, you can go to Milad Tower through a few routes:

One route is via Hemmat Expressway, exit from Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri Expressway South, and then the Milad Tower exclusive cable bridge.

The second route is via Sheikh Fazlollah Nouri Expressway, Hemmat Expressway, and then the Milad Tower dedicated exit. Another route is via Hakim Expressway West, Chamran Expressway, and then the tower’s exclusive entrance.

There is also a multi-story public parking lot available for Milad Tower visitors.

Accessing Milad Tower by Public Transportation

If you intend to use public transportation to reach Milad Tower Tehran, the metro is the best option. After entering Line 7, get off at the Milad Tower station. It is a one-kilometer walk from the station to the tower, and you can take a taxi.

Fortunately, navigation apps like Google Maps, Neshan and Balad (Iranian navigation apps) can help you find the most suitable route.

To Sum Up

If you plan to travel to Tehran, be sure to include a visit to this beautiful tower in your itinerary and create a pleasant memory for yourself by visiting it.
The Milad Tower in Tehran consists of various different sections, and visiting all of its attractive and scenic parts requires several hours. We eagerly await your presence in Tehran.

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