National Library of Iran, Tehran

Name: National Library of Iran
Address: National Library Blvd., Tehran, Iran
Telephone: +98 21 8864 4104

#88 among attractions in Tehran

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The National Library and Archives of Iran is located in Tehran, Iran, with several branches scattered throughout the city. ()

Local name: سازمان اسناد و کتابخانه ملی ایران Established: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 35°45'7"N, 51°26'3"E

Address

National Library Blvd.منطقه 3 (mntqh 3)Tehran Iran

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+98 21 8864 4104

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National Library of Iran – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reza Abbasi Museum, Grand Mosalla mosque of Tehran, Arjantin Square, Holy Defense Museum.

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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Reza Abbasi Museum, Tehran
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Grand Mosalla mosque of Tehran, Tehran
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Square
Arjantin Square, Tehran
38 min walk • Arjantin Square is an important and bustling hub located in the heart of Tehran, Iran. This square is not only a significant landmark for its strategic position within the city but also for its distinctive architecture and the role it plays in the daily life of...
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Museum, Islamic architecture
Holy Defense Museum, Tehran
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Tabiat Bridge, Tehran
21 min walk • Tabiat Bridge, an architectural marvel gracefully spanning over Tehran's Modarres Highway, stands as a testament to contemporary design seamlessly integrated with functionality. Inaugurated in 2014, this pedestrian overpass has swiftly become one of the capital city's...
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Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran
14 min walk • Mirdamad Boulevard is the center of Davoodiyeh district in the north of Tehran. The boulevard starts from Valiasr Street in its west and continues eastward passing Mother Square up to Shariati street.
0.9 miW
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Abrisham Bridge, Tehran
23 min walk • Abrisham Bridge, literally the "Silk Bridge", is a cable-stayed bridge in Northern Tehran, Iran. It is located about 100 meters south of the Iran's Shipping Lines Tower, in the district of Abbas Abad.
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Museum, Art museum
Iranian House of Cartoon, Tehran
13 min walk • Affiliated to Tehran Municipality, Iranian House of Cartoon was founded in 1996. In addition to hosting temporary exhibitions & acting as an educational center of cartoon & animation, it has been the permanent secretariat of Tehran International Cartoon Biennial.
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Mosque
Hosseiniyeh Ershad, Tehran
23 min walk • The Hosseinieh Ershad or Hosseiniyeh Ershad is a non-traditionalist religious institute established by Nasser Minachi in Tehran, Iran. It was closed for a time by the Pahlavi government in 1972. The institute is housed in a large, domed hall, and is used for lectures on history, culture, society, and religion.
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Mosque
Qoba Mosque, Tehran
27 min walk • The Qoba Mosque is a Mosque in Tehran, with a view of the Alborz Mountains to the north. It is located on Ghoba Street between Negin Street and Khushak Street. The mosque was closed by the Shah in 1975 because of Mohammad Mofatteh's political teachings.
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Bank Markazi Tower, Tehran
11 min walk • The Tower of Bank Markazi is a high-rise building located in Davoodiyeh neighborhood of Tehran, between Shahid Haghani Expressway and Mirdamad Boulevard. Its facade is made of dark blue reflective glasses, making it a reverse panopticon. The building belongs to the Central Bank of Iran.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Library of Iran open?

National Library of Iran is open:

Monday 8 am - 9 pm & 10 pm - 7 am
Tuesday 8 am - 9 pm & 10 pm - 7 am
Wednesday 8 am - 9 pm & 10 pm - 7 am
Thursday 8 am - 9 pm & 10 pm - 7 am
Friday 8 am - 9 pm & 10 pm - 7 am
Saturday 8 am - 9 pm & 10 pm - 7 am
Sunday 8 am - 9 pm & 10 pm - 7 am

Which popular attractions are close to National Library of Iran?

Nearby attractions include Bank Markazi Tower, Tehran (11 min walk), Iranian House of Cartoon, Tehran (13 min walk), Holy Defense Museum, Tehran (13 min walk), Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran (14 min walk).

How to get to National Library of Iran by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Library of Iran:

Bus

پایانه همت • Lines: 326 (9 min walk)
Haqqani Bus Station • Lines: 301 (15 min walk)

Metro

Shahid Hemmat • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
Mirdamad • Lines: 1 (15 min walk)