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District 12, Iran

Iran Post Office Building (Tehran)

District 12, Iran

Iran Post Office Building (Tehran)
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Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Iran Post Office Building, completed in 1928 in Tehran's District 12, exemplifies Pahlavi architecture of the early twentieth century. Designed by architect Nikolai Markov, the structure employs tile, plaster, brick, and stone in its construction, reflecting the period's blend of modern functional design with ornamental tradition. Now recognized as an Iranian National Heritage site, the building stands as a cultural property documenting Iran's administrative infrastructure during the Pahlavi era.

Architect

Movement

Built
Type
post office, cultural property
Materials
tile, plaster, brick, stone
Heritage
Iranian National Heritage
Place
District 12, Iran

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