She's a sinner!
We are Ramón and Raquel, and this is Elmundoesunviaje
And in today's video we show you what to do in Tehran.
We are in the north of Iran,
right under the Alborz range
More exactly on its capital, Tehran.
with a population of around 8.8 million people.
To begin to understand Iran, there are two locations one must visit.
First, the former Unites States ambassy, where we find a compilation of activist graffitis.
1. Former US ambassy - 2,5 euros entrance
 
The second one, is the Islamic Revolution and Holy Defense Museum,
It's essential to understand the conflicts of a not so far away past.
But we will show all of this in further videos
about the history of Iran and its current situation.
We'll show you other emblematic places,
and for that, we must use their modern underground facilities.
The ticket cost around 30 cents,
and stops right in front of the most touristic places.
If when you arrive in Tehran is already dark,
you can go visit the Tabiat bridge
a massive structure that reflects this city's modernity.
Don't be afraid to go out late, the city is very safe.
We are in the Tabiat bridge,
and as you can see, it's all full of lights.
It's a new day and today
we are having breakfast while we are heading
where to Raquel?
 
To Golestan Palace.
We suggest you wake up early and full of energy,
for one of the most spectacular visits is
without doubt, the Golestan Palace.
the former royal residence of the Qajar dinasty.
Thousands of detailed mosaics are waiting for you,
with different design combinations, as well as more realistic figures.
displayed with their perfect order and symmetry.
 
 
 
It's impossible to not be amazed by the inside of the palace
with its squandering luxuries and richness.
Maybe if they had given those riches to their people,
the Qajar dynasty wouldn't had been exiled.
It's beautiful, and everywhere you look
is ornamented in a very precise way .
We were asked to wear these bags, it's not that I'm that shabby.
 
it's not only the walls and the ceilings, look at the floors!
 
And also he had vases from Japan, China
lots of these things are from all around the world:
other parts of Europe, it's amazing the heritage the king possessed.
We are now in the main hall of the palace
and it was the most expensive visit.
I think it was about 1 million rials,
more or less 7 euros.
but it's actually very worth it.
While walking through these rooms we felt
as if we were in the chambers of the French absolutist king, Louis XVI,
with opulence as their common point.
I think he was heavily influenced by Versailles, in France.
 
Because there are lots of references to Napoleon,
to all of that French history of wealthiness.
But it's so nice! You must visit it.
Super nice.
In fact, this palace belongs to the World Heritage status by UNESCO.
so it's a big deal.
Inside the complex, there are some buildings that
we can visit (careful not to go blind by all that bling).
One could say this king was a big fan of the bedazzle
I may be in front of the most beautiful toilet entrance ever.
Look at those mosaics!
So colorful!
See ya!
Do some dancing
She's a sinner
It was a pleasant surprise to visit the bazaar
and not having people trying to sell you stuff endlessly
very different of what we experienced in Egypt.
By the way, you have those videos in the description box.
The ceilings were beautiful: the geometric figures,
the mosaics, and the natural light,
formed the perfect combination.
Rice, rose water, saffron and Caspian's sea caviar.
four very well known ingredients of that region.
Even though this bazar was specialized in home gadgets,
we'll see later the food bazaar.
We are in one of the smallest shops of this place.
 
 
The smallest tea shop in the world
And that's all. Super tiny.
 
Inside every big bazaar there is a big mosque.
 
6. Imam Khomeini Mosque - Free entrance
 
Once we left, it was time to stroll through the neighborhoods.
Now we are going to the Arabian neighborhood.
You can distinguish the Arabians by their accents, it's more aggressive
and Persian is more melodic.
7. Arabian neighborhood - free entrance
At the end we got something
This bread has a thin layer of butter on top
and it has a pop-corn taste that's quite addictive.
And now we're headed to the Jewish neighborhood.
8. Jewish neighborhood - free entrance
 
 
 
 
It turns out this was a former bank lead by Jews,
and well, after some time and
after all the revolutions it became this
what you are seeing now
and  it's currently a restaurant.
9. Having Iranian tea - tea and biscuits 1, 28 euros
It's essential to have some tea with good company,
and learn more about their culture.
That's the Persian way to to this
 
Why make it so hard, right?
In regard of the food, we'll get more into details in future videos.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's the year 1394 according to the Persian calendars,
but they already have iPhones
Who's the one in the past?
You guys
I'm going to try the women-only car, to see if it's calmer.
We are not really that apart.
I thought there'd be a compartment for you and another for me,
But no, they just divide this one in half
So I'm in this part,
and you in that one.
How are you doing?
It's less crowded in here
Not so crushed
Yeah, I don't know, but there's fewer women than men.
I've seen more men in the streets than women.
Especially in the underground, there are lots of men but very few women.
It's like the fourth escalator we take, I hope it's the last one
Ah, now, now we're there.
But really, it seemed like it was 200 meters underground.
We are going to another bazaar.
A nice one,
they say there are lots of food there.
10. Tajrish bazaar - free entrance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unkile in Egypt, where you were constantly asked
by sellers to come into theirs shops and buy thins,
it was quite annoying.
But here on the contrary.
What is it?
they are these big beans, I don't remember their name.
What's the name of this?
Baqali (salted beans)
It tasted so bad, right?
yes, but he kept offering us, even twice!
And I was like no please... Well the second time was better
'cause it had some salt and more flavor,
I didn't like it. I don't like beans in general
The first time I refused, but he kept offering so I ate it.
And then he offered again and I couldn't anymore!
I said "No sir, if we stay we'll have to eat the whole plate".
 
People here are very nice
They are charming, really.
We are in love with that part of the country.
Very well.
Well, we are done with this bazaar.
We've bought some candy,
and we'll try them back in the inn.
We just arrived at the inn,
and after all we have seen today,
we only have left to say goodbye to you
Yep, so that's it for today's video
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Take a pic of me there like, looking up
Right Right, but Ramón, aren't you forgetting something?
 
