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National Jewels Treasury

Ferdowsi Ave. | Central Bank, Tehran, Iran
98 21 64463785
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Ranked #1 of 20 attractions in Tehran
5.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums
Owner description: A 200-year-old precious stone-encrusted throne, jewels from all over the world, a gem-studded 1869 globe, the world’s largest pink diamond and other... more » Owner description: A 200-year-old precious stone-encrusted throne, jewels from all over the world, a gem-studded 1869 globe, the world’s largest pink diamond and other mind-boggling pieces make up the unusual collection at this historic museum. « less
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USA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

A most extraordinary collection of jewels, a must-see when visiting Tehran. No photos allowed, however.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

National Jewels Museum/Treasury – the biggest tourist draw-card in Tehran. This has to be the most stunning collection of jewels on the planet and I can bet you haven’t seen anything like this and will never see. This is absolutely astonishing and you can literally spend hours and hours trying to absorb the detail and beauty of this lovely huge... More

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Shiraz, Iran
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

great collection of past and present with nice guides some rare jwelws can be seen there

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Kusadasi
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

they have an esresso machine there and it tastes actually quite good. impossibel to sneak in cameras.

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Athens, Greece
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Although you are not allowed to get almost anything with you, except the money bills you carry without the wallet, it is a great place to wander around and get dazzled by the diamonds and rubins! If that place were in Europe or America it would have been a smashing hit!I'd really like to be a Shah of that time,... More

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Rome
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

guided visit with english speaker is not a visit: is a run ! Few seconds for each box. The jewels are breathless and the disply is well organized, the museum layout is good. Further info in english, such as a leaflet, would have been welcome. book store not avialble to buy a stamp and the choice of book is very... More

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tehran
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

the biggest diamond in the world with some of the most famous jewllaries in the world ,certainly worth a visit if you are an art lover or someone looking for dream items

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tehran
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

It must be a special place ,a long history is behind these jewels.

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Tehran
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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all the piece of jewels are great and awesome I recommend it to all the people who visit tehran specially women

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

I think This is the best place to visit....OMG you can see beautiful jewels that King 's of Iran use them even for their smoking...Oh the jewels of earth...crowns of kings...their precious clothes and 2 special beds for kings...Takht TAVooos and NADERI...Love this place

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