Velenjak ( fa, ولنجک) is an affluent neighbourhood in the northwest of

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, Iran. Velenjak (Also Called Roof of Tehran) is located in the

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area in the northernmost part of Tehran, on the slopes of the

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. It is known for its landscapes, mild climate, mountain air,

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s, and

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. Velenjak houses many foreign residents, particularly people of South Korean descent who work in the finance and industrial firms throughout Tehran. Many

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are located in Velenjak, including the embassies of

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, and numerous

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Shahid Beheshti University Shahid Behesti University ( fa, دانشگاه شهید بهشتی , Dāneshgāh-e Shahid Beheshti) (formerly known as the National University of Iran) is a public research university in Tehran, Iran. The university offers many programs at Bache ...

and

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences ( fa, دانشگاه علوم پزشکی و خدمات بهداشتی-درمانی شهيد بهشتی, ''Danushgah-e 'lum-e Pezeshki-ye vâ Xedâmat-e Behedashti - Dârmani-ye Shihid Beheshti'') is o ...

, are also located in this area. Beheshti University is located in Velenjak. It is known for its engineering program. The university also has Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Social Science programs.

Culture

Mode and fashion

People of Velenjak usually follow the

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of the world rather than the fashion of Iran. Also, This neighborhood has hosted many Iranian fashion events.

Food

This neighborhood is a great place to enjoy Iranian food. There are many high-end cafes and restaurants in Velenjak, both modern and classic, serving both Iranian and cosmopolitan cuisine.

Sports

There are many modern

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in Velenjak but

Tochal Complex Tochal Complex consists of many recreational and sports facilities located in Velenjak, north of Tehran. Tochal Telecabin (gondola lift) Tochal Telecabin is one of the world's longest gondola lift lines, with a length of 7500 m. The project ...

is known as the neighborhood's most popular sports venue. Velenjak is located adjacent to the Tochal Complex, a ski resort area with a

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up to Mount

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. Tochal is one of biggest tourist destinations in Alborz Mountain adjacent to Velenjak. People walk up Tochal during the night time, it has many restaurants and coffee shops, with views of the city from the top.

Music

The singer Benyamin Bahadori has stated that he is from Velenjak in an interview with

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References

* http://www.tageo.com/index-e-ir-v-26-d-534187.htm * http://iran.places-in-the-world.com/8449641-place-velenjak-north.html * http://www.priceiran.com/house-price-iran/ * http://triptopersia.com/iran-practical-guides/dress-code * http://www.travelwithpedro.com/tehran-part-1-most-famous-landmark/

External links

velenjak-kojast.ir
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