Velenjak, Tehran

#127 among attractions in Tehran

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Velenjak is an affluent neighbourhood, northwest of Tehran, in Iran. Velenjak is located in the Shemiran area in the northernmost part of Tehran, on the slopes of the Alborz mountain range. It is known for its landscapes, mild climate, mountain air, springs, and wildlife. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°48'60"N, 51°24'0"E

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Velenjak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ag Galerie, Zafaraniyeh, Green Palace Museum, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

1.5 miSE
35°48'5"N • 51°25'8"E
Ag Galerie, Tehran
38 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Zafaraniyeh, Tehran
29 min walk • Zafaraniyeh is an affluent neighbourhood in the north of Tehran, Iran. The name's origin lies in the fact that it was the residence of many saffron traders long ago, thus the name Zafaraniyeh.
1.2 miE
35°49'4"N • 51°25'20"E
Green Palace Museum, Tehran
32 min walk • Museum, History museum
1.2 miS
Universities and schools
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
30 min walk • Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences is one of the three medical universities in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It began in 1961 with the establishment of the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry.
1.1 miS
Universities and schools
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran
29 min walk • Shahid Beheshti University is a public university founded in 1959 and one of the top universities in Iran. The university offers a large number of programs at Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. levels.