Location and Historical Background
Baharestan Square is located in the eastern part of old Tehran, bordered to the south by the Sar-Cheshmeh neighborhood, to the north by Baharestan Street, to the west by Jomhouri Street, and to the east by Mojahedin-e Islam Street. This square is one of the oldest in Tehran and has played a significant role in Iran’s social and political developments. In 2016, Baharestan Square was registered as a national heritage site

:Key Buildings and Structures Around the Square
Due to its historic buildings, Baharestan Square holds immense cultural and political significance. Old National Parliament (Baharestan Palace): The site of the old parliament building established during the Constitutional Revolution. Masoudieh Mansion: A Qajar-era mansion built in 1878, which played an important role during the Constitutional Revolution. Sepahsalar Mosque: A large mosque in Qajar architectural style located near the square. Other nearby important buildings include the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and several other heritage sites

Political and Social Significance
Baharestan Square was a major center of political activity during the Constitutional Revolution, serving as the cradle of the parliament. The square is often described as an “urban palimpsest,” where multiple layers of history, social identity, and urban space overlap. Even in modern times, it remains a symbolic location for political gatherings and historical commemorations

Recent Developments
In recent years, the southern side of the square has been reorganized to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. Although there have been proposals to transform the area into a pedestrian-only zone, these plans have not yet been implemented

Symbolic Importance
Baharestan Square is not only politically significant but also a symbol of Tehran’s collective identity, containing layers of historical memory, social transformation, and urban modernity. Due to its historic buildings and heritage sites, the square also plays an important role in cultural tourism in Tehran