Tehran is one of the most modern and lively metropolises in the world, and witnessing its beauty from the top of the Milad Tower, despite the crowds and smoky skies, is heartwarming. A stream of passion and energy of city life flows through the streets of this city, and light and color buzz within it. If you take a look at the city from the Milad Tower in Tehran, you will see that this city is a combination of ugliness and beauty, reflecting the true image of life. Watching the beauty and brightness alongside the ugliness and darkness makes perfect sense.
Among the best places to visit in Tehran, you can find a lovely attraction for all tastes. In this colorful city, both buildings and historical elements coexist, allowing you to enjoy the view of modern urban structures. Milad Tower is one of the most beautiful and amazing structures globally, now considered one of the main tourist attractions in this metropolis.
Milad Tower is on the list of the tallest towers globally, and after Azadi Tower, it is recognized as one of the symbols of Tehran. If you haven’t visited Milad Tower and are unaware of its facilities, it’s better to read this article. In this article, join OverIran magazine to explore one of the most modern towers globally and learn about the smart design features and entertainment facilities of Milad Tower and its attractions.
Where is Milad Tower
Before exploring the interior and facilities of Milad Tower, it’s better to first address its location in Tehran. Look for Milad Tower on the northwest of the Tehran map. This tower was constructed on a 62-hectare hill, boasting the highest point in Tehran. It is situated in the north of the Geisha region, or Koi Nasr.
If we consider Milad Tower in Tehran from an aerial perspective, this structure is positioned in the center of a rectangle, with its sides bordered by the important highways of Tehran (Hemet in the north, Hakim in the south, Chamran in the east, and Sheikh Fazlullah in the west of Tehran).
Milad Hospital is situated around the main structure, to its east. Milad Tower is located south of Shahrak Gharb and north of Geisha. Additionally, on the map, the town of Walfajr can be observed to the east of this tower. The western part of the tower has been beautified by Pardisan Park, and a section of the southeast of this tower has been enhanced by Dialogue Park.
Milad tower location on google map
Visiting hours of Milad Tower
in Tehran vary between the first and second halves of the year, as indicated in the following table:
| Visiting hours in the first half of the year | 10:00 to 22:00 |
| Visiting hours in the second half of the year | 9:00 to 21:00 |
Buying Milad Tower Tickets
To find out the latest Milad Tower ticket prices, you can visit the Milad Tower website. In general, it is possible to purchase a tower ticket in two ways:
- In person
- Online through the Milad Tower ticket sales site
The ticket to visit the attractions of Milad Tower is divided into two categories, each with different prices. The first category includes access to the open viewing platform of the tower, while the second ticket includes visiting various parts of Milad Tower, which are:
- Four floors open viewing platform (providing a 360-degree view of the city of Tehran)
- Asman dome (the highest floor of the Ras structure)
- Museum of Iranian celebrities
- Museum of gifts from Tehran Municipality
When purchasing Milad Tower tickets, please note the following:
- The high speed of the tower elevator is dangerous for pregnant women.
- Visiting for children under 7 years old can be hazardous. Additionally, the high speed during the elevator movement may change the air pressure, resulting in earaches for children under 2 years old.
Milad Tower Facts
- Tehran’s Milad Tower, standing at a height of 435 meters, is considered one of the architectural wonders and masterpieces in Iran. It is recognized as the sixth tallest telecommunication tower in the world.
- Milad Tower in Tehran boasts 1693 stairs, but don’t worry; you don’t need to climb these stairs as the elevator is at your service.
- The construction of this tower started in January 1376, and it took 11 years to complete.
- According to many people, Tehran Tower is located on the Shahrek Gharb fault.
- The construction of the tower was entirely based on the principles of earthquake resistance, and in case of an earthquake, this structure will remain stable.
- Milad’s tall tower has high resistance to wind and storms and can withstand strong winds with a speed of up to 220 km/h.
- Despite the copper wires that extend from the tip of the tower to the bottom of the body, lightning did not damage the tower.
Milad Tower’s facilities
Before visiting the tower, it is better to have general information about Milad Tower’s facilities, which include:
- Citizen store and advertising booths
- Holding international conferences and exhibitions
- Guest house for Tehran Municipality guests
- Elevators and routes for the disabled
- Closed parking lot with a capacity of 1000 cars and two flat outdoor parking lots
- Comfort and entertainment facilities inside the tower and its outside area
- Professional studio with full equipment
- Cab
- Carwash
- Prayer room
- W.C
- Concert hall and cinema hall
- Sky Park (exciting entertainment at a height such as bungee jumping or sky swing)
Things to do in Milad Tower
Many people want to know what Milad Tower offers. Milad Tower’s attractions are not limited to the tower structure; many entertainments are provided for the citizens in its outer space. In general, the entertainment facilities of Milad Tower in Tehran can be divided into two general categories: attractions in the area around the tower and inside the tower, which we will introduce below.
Enigma Escape Room
If you are a fan of excitement and adrenaline, don’t miss the Enigma escape room in the Milad complex. Enigma Escape Room is an exciting game from Tehran Escape Room that invites you to a group adventure. Groups of 4 to 6 people form Enigma game groups. Escape room is a game full of mystery and excitement, where all the people in the room have to find the key to the closed room and escape within one hour.
Horror hut, mysterious murder, possession, war room, psychic, and dream are the subjects of various designs of escape room spaces, and the story of adventure in each one is different from the other. To access this complex, you need to get to the Milad crossing and the entrance to the parking lot.
Zipline and Suspension Bridge
Zipline and suspension bridge are other facilities of Milad Tower and are considered a pure opportunity for adrenaline lovers. The zipline, with a height of 75 meters and a path of 170 meters, is located on the west side of the tower, creating the most attractive moments for Tehran tourists. On the way back, you can complete this exciting fun with the suspension bridge. The length of the suspension bridge of this tower is 100 meters, and its height is 70 meters.
Six-Dimensional Cinema and Seven-Dimensional Game
Undoubtedly, Milad entertainment complex provides an attractive combination of exciting entertainment in the capital for citizens and tourists. The six-dimensional cinema and seven-dimensional game are one of the most enjoyable attractions of Milad Tower, raising your adrenaline. The duration of the multi-dimensional cinema is about 5 to 7 minutes.
Watching a movie in a six-dimensional cinema will be accompanied by exciting effects such as the sound of wind and lightning, and the coordinated chair moves in all directions according to the position of the movie at different speeds and accelerations. The seven-dimensional game is also accompanied by various effects and exciting and suitable movements of the chair.
These games are played in groups, and each person’s score will be determined in the end. A laser gun will be provided to the participants for each seat, and they will be photographed during the game.
Recording this exciting and sweet memory with the attractive reactions of the participants is one of the interesting features of the seven-dimensional tower game. Don’t forget that 6D cinema and 7D games can be used by people over 7 years old, and heart patients and pregnant women should not experience this excitement.
Cinema Halls and Holding Ceremonies
The numerous halls of the tower are one of the different parts of Milad Tower, which has its own fans. If you are a movie watcher, you can watch the movies of the day in the modern and well-equipped cinema halls of the tower.
Closed Viewing Platform of Milad Tower Sightseeing Places
One of the unique attractions of Tehran Tower is located on its 4th floor with a height of 261 meters, known as the closed viewing platform. This covered part of Milad Tower is where you can take a look at Tehran and see the whole city in one frame.
From this height, Tehran will be under your feet, and you will enjoy the unique combination of modern tall buildings and the nature of Tehran; Especially if you go to the Capital Tower during the sunny days of early spring because during these days, the air in Tehran is clean, and the concentration of pollution is very low. With these conditions, a clearer picture of Tehran’s beauty will be displayed in front of you in the closed viewing platform of the tower.
Municipal Museum: A Page of History
The museum of gifts and manuscripts of the municipality is located on the fourth floor, next to the viewing platform of the tower. This museum contains manuscripts and old documents of Iran and gifts donated to the municipality, given at various periods.
Among the attractions of Milad Tower in this museum are very old globes brought from the Georges Pompidou Museum. An interesting point that you will notice carefully in these historical geographical spheres is the name of the Persian Gulf on the map of Iran. These globes belong to the 7th to the 20th century and are considered a seal of approval for the antiquity, validity, and authenticity of the name of the Persian Gulf.
Museum of Fame: Meeting with Elders
A little above the municipal museum and the observation platform, at the height of 271 meters of the tower, there is the famous museum. In this museum, you can meet the most important cultural, political, sports, and scientific personalities of Iran. The silicone statues of Iranian celebrities, made by the artist Dr. Alireza Khaghani, are located in the Milad Tower Famous Museum.
These sculptures are designed and made with unparalleled skill and elegance so that, at first glance, you think that Nima Yoshij is really sitting in front of you, Sohrab Sepehri is drawing a beautiful design of nature on the canvas, and Gholamreza Takhti is standing in front of you with his gold medal of championship.
Parveen Etisami, Jalal Al-Ahmad, Simin Daneshvar, Shahryar, Mohammad Taqi Bahar, Kamal Al-Molk, Amir Kabir, Sattar Khan, Mostafa Chamran, Professor Sami, Professor Hasabi, etc., are among the celebrities whose statues are located in this part of Milad Tower.
An Open and Exciting Platform to Watch Tehran from the Tallest Tower in Iran
The observation deck is one of the most popular sights of Milad Tower, which will be very enjoyable for fans of exciting experiences. Although the height of Milad Tower is 435 meters, this platform is located on the seventh floor at a height of 280 meters.
This part is undoubtedly one of the most exciting attractions of Milad Tower, designed as a large terrace with a 360-degree view. Tourists can walk around Milad Tower and watch each of the geographical directions of Tehran from afar in every radius of this circular terrace.
In this section, you are on the largest level of the tower circle with the largest diameter of Milad Tower, which is 60 meters, and the cameras placed there will help you see the distant parts of Tehran.
If you enter its covered part, you can see replicas of other tall telecommunications towers in the world and take a look at Shahr Farang and historical pictures of Iran. Also, in the indoor section, you can use the facilities and services of the cafeteria on the seventh floor of the tower.
The Pleasure of Tasting a Good Taste at Milad Tower Revolving Restaurant
Revolving restaurant is one of the most special, luxurious, and best restaurants in Tehran. This restaurant with a varied and high-quality menu hosts those who want to enjoy their food at the highest point of Tehran and at the same time go for a spin in this city.
This restaurant offers a 360-degree view of Tehran with every rotation that happens once every hour. The walls of this restaurant are decorated with the masterpieces of Ostad Garmchi, and these works illustrate the story of Shahnameh.
Therefore, one of the features of Milad Tower is that you can sit at a height of 276 meters, enjoy the taste of the best Iranian and international cuisine, watch a story of Ferdowsi with the art of master Garmchi, and go around the tower once every hour.
Sky Dome: The Highest Point of Milad Tower
To enjoy the adventure in Tehran Tower more, be sure to go to Asman Dome and experience being at the highest point that can be visited by the public. In the Sky Dome, you can watch an artistic design that narrates the history, culture, and civilization of Iran by Dr. Reza Yahyai.
This work contains huge concepts of life, and if you immerse yourself in it, you will notice the signs of the four main elements of the world, i.e. water, wind, earth, and fire in its nature. This dome is located at a height of 302 meters, and the telecommunication tower is located on top of it.
Various Festivals
The facilities of Milad Tower and its importance as a symbol of the city of Tehran have made it the host of important events. The Milad entertainment complex, in addition to official ceremonies, hosts many diverse and happy festivals based on the culture of different ethnic groups and special days of the year.
Karbazia: One of Milad Tower’s Facilities for Children
Milad Tower has also provided an attractive section for children, which officially started its work from Nowruz 2017 and was introduced under the name of Karbazia. Karbazia Job City is an attractive idea in the field of intellectual development for children to experience important jobs in the world, inspired by examples in other countries. Children from 2 to 13 years old can experience suitable jobs in Karbazia, allowing their abilities and talents to flourish in different fields.
Many workspaces such as a hospital, post office, music academy, store, news studio, fire department, police department, robotic units, etc. have been provided for children to experience and enjoy being in workspaces in Milad Tower. Also, parents can refer to this collection and use counseling services to find out about the intelligence and genius of their children.
Dolphinarium
You can see the first non-coastal dolphinarium in the Middle East at Milad Tower. The Dolphin Park located in the tower, the highest dolphinarium in the world, is simulated in the style of the ocean. It has a capacity of nearly 1,200 people in an area of nearly 3,200 square meters, making it one of the features of Milad Tower Dolphinarium.
Note: Currently, the Burj Dolphinarium complex is not operating due to the protest of environmental activists and respect for animal rights. The dolphins from this collection have been transferred to Kish Island.
Lyserium
Laserium is a hall in the west of the passage of this complex that invites you to a world of light, color, and attractive effects. High-quality Dolby sound and modern laser light display technology are among the features of Laserium Tower.
Note: Currently, this complex does not operate in the tower.
Paintball Field
A part of the Capital Tower area is dedicated to the paintball field so that lovers of excitement can experience this exciting and team game. Paintball is a group game with two executive teams where players have to fight each other with a gun full of ball cartridges containing paint.
In the Milad entertainment complex, the complete equipment and clothes for this game are provided to people to play on a field with an area of 1500 square meters. The surface of this field is covered with artificial grass, and castle obstacles are installed in it to experience more excitement. Proper lighting of the field at night is one of the characteristics of the Milad paintball field, and your hand will be open in implementing fighting ideas in this field. Note: Currently, this complex does not operate in the tower.
Collection of the Land of Iranian Legends
Among all the collections of the tower, if you are a fan of reading stories and familiarizing yourself with legends, I suggest that you definitely visit the land of legends in the entrance area of Milad Tower. This is a place for adults and children to learn about Iranian legends. They are waiting for you step by step with narrators who are familiar with Iranian legends in this series.
Milad Tower Bowling and Billiards
Next to Milad amusement park, there is a bowling and billiards complex. A 1000-meter complex with 12 bowling lanes. Here, besides bowling, you can also play air hockey or billiards. This section also has a special buffet and a rest area.
Sky Park
Joking with the sky is the name that can be given to Milad Tower’s fun in the sky. Sky Park is naturally located on the highest point of the tower and has various entertainments, which I will introduce below. But before introducing it, it is better to say that if you have a phobia of heights, do not go to this entertainment section of the tower.
Milad Tower Swing
One of Sky Park’s entertainment services is Tab Tower. The tallest swing in the world, which is 282 meters high, invites you to move while sitting on the clouds.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee jumping means jumping from a high height. A lovely jump that will probably make all your problems go away in the blink of an eye.
Flying in the Sky
For many, suspension is one of the worst feelings in the world, but it is suspension in life and decision, not suspension between earth and sky. Another entertainment in the sky park is the flying tower in the sky, which makes the visitors hover between the earth and the sky for a few minutes.
Glass Room
If you don’t like the open air and sky with wind, it’s not a problem at all; they have thought of this at Milad Tower Sky Park. You can go for the glass room. By choosing this option, you must have the courage to sit in a room that is made of glass even under your feet.
Glass Room If you don’t like the open air and sky with wind, it’s not a problem at all; they have thought of this at Milad Tower Sky Park. You can go for the glass room. By choosing this option, you must have the courage to sit in a room that is made of glass even under your feet.
Milad Tower Pedestrian Platform
If you don’t want to jump from the sky to the ground or you don’t feel like riding a swing at a height of 280 meters, at least don’t miss this option. Around the round dome of the tower, there is a walking path, which is known as the walking platform. There are no walls or glass around you, and you can walk 32 meters in the sky.
Milad Tower Cafes and Restaurants
Many restaurants and cafes operate in the Milad Tower tourism and entertainment complex. These cafes and restaurants include:
- Gardan Borj Restaurant, the highest restaurant in Tehran with a menu of international dishes, is located at a height of 276 meters and rotates completely once every hour.
- The special restaurant operates at a height of 292 meters in the tower and on its seventh floor. Despite its balcony, this restaurant offers a wonderful view of the city. With an area of 1100 square meters, it can host a crowd of more than 60 people.
- The traditional Ivan restaurant, offering a list of quality Iranian dishes, is located at the foot of the tower towards its western side. The design of the building and its geographical location on the Nasr hills provide a 360-degree view of the city.
- One of the branches of Viona Cafe is situated in the Milad complex at an altitude of 266 meters. By purchasing a ticket for a full visit to the complex, there is no need to pay for the entrance to this floor of the tower, and you only have to pay for the menu of your choice.
- With a menu of fast food, Fresh Way Restaurant, located on the west side of Milad Tower crossing, is an attractive hangout for exploring and tasting delicious flavors.
- The Food Court is another dining area in the Milad Tower entertainment complex, located on the fourth floor of the tower.
Contacts
You can use the following contact information to get more information about the details of the tour in the tower:
Phone number: 0218585
Email: info.miladtower@tehran.ir
Instagram: tehranmiladtower