Milad Tower, Tehran
Milad Tower is a 435-metre telecommunications and observation tower in western Tehran, the tallest tower in Iran.
Leila Hosseini
Iran Correspondent
- Tallest tower in Iran at 435 m and the sixth-tallest telecommunication tower in the world
- Enclosed 360-degree observation deck at approximately 261 m, with telescopes
- Open-air 360-degree observation deck higher up, at approximately 280 m
- Revolving restaurant in the head structure completing one full rotation per hour
- 12-floor head pod with roughly 154,000 m2 of floor area
- Views include the Azadi Tower and the Alborz mountains to the north
What it is
Milad Tower (Persian: برج میلاد, Borj-e Milad) is a multi-purpose telecommunications and observation tower in western Tehran, Iran. It stands 435 metres (1,427 feet) from its base to the tip of its antenna, making it the tallest tower in Iran and the sixth-tallest telecommunication tower in the world. The structure carries broadcasting and telecommunications equipment and also functions as a public attraction, with observation decks, a revolving restaurant, and additional facilities inside its head structure.
The tower is owned by the Municipality of Tehran. It sits in western Tehran, between the Shahrak-e Gharb and Gisha districts, in Tehran Province.
History and significance
Milad Tower was designed by the architect Mohammad Reza Hafezi. Construction began in 1997, the structure was completed in 2007, and the tower opened to the public on 7 October 2008.
The tower is the tallest freestanding structure of its kind in Iran and ranks sixth among telecommunication towers worldwide. As of June 2026 it remains a landmark on the western Tehran skyline and one of the city's principal observation attractions.
What to see
The defining feature of Milad Tower is its 12-floor "head" pod near the top, which has a total floor area of roughly 154,000 square metres. The antenna mast above the head is approximately 120 metres and is built in four stages.
The tower has two main observation levels:
- An enclosed 360-degree observation deck at approximately 261 metres. This level is glazed and offers views in all directions; telescopes are available.
- An open-air 360-degree observation deck higher up, reported at approximately 280 metres. Sources cite the height of this open-air level and the restaurant level variously, roughly in the range of 280 to 315 metres, so treat the exact figure as approximate. Wikipedia gives the roof at about 315 metres and the top floor at about 312 metres.
From the decks the view takes in the Tehran cityscape, including the Azadi Tower, and the Alborz mountains to the north, which are snow-capped for much of the year.
The head structure also contains a revolving restaurant that completes one full rotation each hour. Reported seating capacity varies between sources, in the range of about 300 to 400 guests, and the menu covers Persian and international cuisine. The restaurant's name is given differently across sources.
Other facilities have been reported at the complex, including museums, a Sky Dome, a food court, cafes, and adventure features such as zipline and suspension elements. Confirm which attractions are currently operating on the official Milad Tower website before visiting.
How to visit
Milad Tower is open daily. Opening hours shift with the Iranian calendar: in the first half of the Iranian year, hours are roughly 10:00 to 21:00, and in the second half, roughly 09:00 to 20:00. These times vary seasonally and between sources, so confirm current hours on the official Milad Tower website before you go (as of June 2026).
Tickets are sold in tiered packages according to which floors and attractions you wish to access, and can be bought online through the official Milad Tower website. As of June 2026, exact ticket prices could not be verified; Rial prices change frequently with inflation, so check current rates at the source before visiting.
Allow roughly two to three hours to see the observation decks and the head-structure facilities; longer if you plan to eat at the revolving restaurant.
Getting there
Milad Tower is located in western Tehran, between the Shahrak-e Gharb and Gisha districts, at approximately 35.7448 N, 51.3753 E in Tehran Province. It is reachable by taxi and ride-hailing services from across the city. Confirm the most convenient public-transport connections locally, as the nearest metro and bus stops require an onward taxi or walk to reach the tower grounds.
Nearby
The tower's own grounds include the head-structure attractions, food outlets, and the reported museum and dome facilities. To the north lie the Alborz mountains, visible from the observation decks. The Azadi Tower, another of Tehran's landmark structures, is visible from the decks and lies to the southwest of Milad Tower.
