page_title: Culture of Tehran
hierarchical_section_title: Culture of Tehran
caption_attribution_description: English: Azadi Tower, Tehran, Iran Français&#160;: Tour Azadi, Téhéran, Iran
context_page_description: The culture of Tehran concerns the arts, music, museums, festivals, many Persian entertainments and sports activities in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. Iranian festivals are held throughout the year by the people of Tehran, which can be attractive to tourists.
  There are several artistic, historic and scientific museums in Tehran, including the National Museum of Iran, and the Carpet Museum. There is also the Museum of Contemporary Art, which hosts works of artists such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Van Gogh.
  There are also numerous websites, news agencies and international media in Tehran.
context_section_description: The culture of Tehran concerns the arts, music, museums, festivals, many Persian entertainments and sports activities in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. Iranian festivals are held throughout the year by the people of Tehran, which can be attractive to tourists.
  There are several artistic, historic and scientific museums in Tehran, including the National Museum of Iran, and the Carpet Museum. There is also the Museum of Contemporary Art, which hosts works of artists such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Van Gogh.
  There are also numerous websites, news agencies and international media in Tehran.
caption: Azadi Tower, Main cultural icon of Tehran.
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