The Azadi Tower, formerly known as the Shahyad Tower, is a monument located at Azadi Square, in Tehran, Iran. It is one of the landmarks of Tehran, marking the west entrance to the city, and is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which also includes a museum underground.
The tower is about 45 metres tall and is completely clad in cut marble. It was commissioned by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, to mark the 2,500th year of the foundation of the Imperial State of Iran.
After winning a competition, architect Hossein Amanat was tasked to design the tower, his client being the Council of Celebrations.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azadi_Tower
Address (Unnamed Road), Iran
Coordinates 35°41'59.058" N 51°20'17.017" E
