Renovation project underway in Darband neighborhood of Tehran
Undoubtedly, Darband neighborhood in Shemiranat County is among the most beautiful regions in Tehran. A few travelers arriving in Tehran from other parts of the country, and even some of the city’s residents miss the opportunity to visit the amazing area and enjoy its wonderful weather.
Be it winter or summer, hot or cold, this neighborhood welcomes a large number of guests throughout the year, especially on weekends, IRNA wrote.
Touring, hiking and having delicious food in its restaurants, and enjoying the taste of lavashak (licorice) and pickles made from the crops of nearby gardens are memorable for many Iranians.
Many believe that more efforts should be undertaken to preserve Darband, which is definitely one of the most beautiful tourism spots in Tehran. Fortunately, related authorities have made attempts to improve the services provided to the people in the area over the past years. They have built a parking lot and a police station in Darband, not only to better serve the people, but also to ensure the security of visitors.
Seyyed Mehdi Sabbaq, the mayor of Tehran’s District 1, said a project has been launched to renovate the stone pavement of the neighborhood from Sarband Square, also known as Statue Square, to Koohpayeh Square.
He said the project aims at both beautifying the area and facilitating the movement of locals, shop owners and tourists.
Tehran’s District 1, which lies in the northeast of the city, is bounded by the Alborz Mountains in the north, Evin neighborhood in the west, the Shahid Chamran, Modarres and Sadr highways in the south, and Lavasanat County in the northeast.
Darband is a ravine with water flowing through it and a whole ecosystem of restaurants and cafés surrounding the water. The weather at Darband is fresh and breezy. It is at the start of a hiking trail up to Mount Tochal. The popular symbol of Darband for locals is “Statue Square”.
Starting from the square, there is a path that contains a variety of activities for visitors. Beside the square, there is a chairlift station. You can indeed have fun there. You can enjoy tea and have different kinds of snacks. It is a suitable place to feel away from the hustle and bustle of Tehran.