Milad Tower

The Milad Tower quickly became a new symbol and landmark of Tehran following its completion. Today, the city's panorama would be incomplete without its elegant spire gracing the northern skyline. It is the 6th tallest TV tower in the world and the tallest structure in Iran.

The Milad Tower project

The Milad Tower was originally envisioned as part of the Shahestan-Pahlavi project, an ambitious plan for a large government and commercial centre designed in the early 1970s. However, only the tower was constructed from the grand scheme. On 19 August 1975, the Shah of Iran and the Mayor of Tehran ceremoniously placed a golden plaque at the tower's base. Nevertheless, construction did not begin until 1997.

The architect of the Milad Tower was Mohammad Reza Hafezi, who designed the structure with an octagonal base to symbolise traditional Iranian architecture. The lobby spans six floors, featuring sales halls, exhibition spaces, and food courts. The tower became an integral part of Tehran's International Trade and Convention Centre, hosting various exhibitions and events representing Iran.

The Milad Tower's observation deck

The primary attraction for visitors is the observation deck, which provides the finest panoramic views of Tehran and the surrounding mountains. From the observation deck, visitors can descend to the revolving restaurant, which slowly rotates around the tower's base. Below, the Milad Tower Art Gallery and Museum await exploration. The museum showcases commemorative gifts from Tehran's twin cities, along with wax figures of prominent Iranian personalities.