Velenjak

Velenjak (Persian: ولنجک‎) is a neighbourhood, northwest of Tehran, in Iran.

ٰVelenjak is located in the Shemiran area in the northernmost part of Tehran, on the slopes of the Alborz mountain range. It is known for its beautiful landscape, mild climate, fresh mountain air, springs, and wildlife and is one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Tehran with a population of ? people as of 2012.

Tehran's main transportation is by taxi.

Velenjak is located adjacent to the , a ski resort area with a gondola lift up to Mount . Because of the popularity of the recreational facilities, visitors are advised that Velenjak is always overcrowded on Fridays. Tochal is one of biggest tourist destinations in Alborz Mountain adjacent to Velenjak. Thousands of people visit Tochal every day. It is also busy during the summer. People walk up Tochal during the night time, it has many restaurants and coffee shops, and once you get to the very top there is a beautiful view of the whole city.

Borje Milad is the seventeenth tallest freestanding structure and the sixth tallest tower in the World. It has twelve floors and was opened in 2008. The Tower also has a magnificent view of Tehran. Another huge landmark not too far from Velenjak is the Azadi Tower. The Azadi Tower means "Tower of Freedom". It was built to commemorate the 2, 500 years of the Persian Empire in 1971. It is a huge landmark in the capital of Tehran located in Azadi Square.

You can also buy balal (grilled corn) which is found in the streets and parks

When visiting Iran, visitors should be aware of the dress code for both woman and men. Woman are to wear a hijab (a scarf that covers the hair and neck), and a loose mid-thigh length outfit that covers arms. Men cannot wear very tight shirts or short shorts. Though there are restrictions on what can be worn in public, Iranians have created a sense of style and fashion that abides by these rules.

Velenjak houses a large number of foreign residents, particularly people of South Korean descent who work in the finance and industrial firms throughout Tehran. Many embassies are located in Velenjak, including the embassies of Brunei, Côte d'Ivoire, Malaysia, Serbia and Montenegro, Algeria, and numerous ambassadorial residences. Shahid Beheshti University and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, are also located in this area.

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