Darband (, ), formerly a village close to
Tajrish
Tajrish (, ) is a neighbourhood of Tehran, capital of Iran. Administratively it is in Shemiranat County, Tehran province and serves as the capital of the county. At one time a village, it was later absorbed into the city of Tehran.
The Tajri ...
,
Shemiran, is a neighborhood inside
Tehran
Tehran (; , ''Tehrân'') is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is the capital of Tehran province, and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District (Tehran County), Central District. With a population of around 9. ...
's metropolitan limits. It is the beginning of a hiking trail into
Mount Tochal, which towers over Tehran. The Persian term ''darband'' translates to "door of the mountain" (''band'', a variation of ''vand'' and ''fand'', meaning "mountain").
The start of the trail at Darband is about 250 metres long and is dotted with a number of small cafes and restaurants. These are quite popular and are busy in the evenings, as locals and tourists alike visit the many
hooka lounges along the trail.
The
Zahir-od-dowleh cemetery is also located in Darband.
Gallery
Darband road 1 - panoramio.jpg, A steep path in Darband
Darband, Teherán, Irán, 2016-09-18, DD 16.jpg, A cafe in Darband
Summer Time, A Resturant in Darband, Tehran, Iran - panoramio.jpg, A restaurant in Darband
References
External links
Encyclopedia Iranica: Darband Quarter
Populated places in Tehran County
Neighbourhoods in Tehran
Tourist attractions in Tehran
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