Tehran‘s Milad Tower stands tall like a shining jewel in the heart of the capital. Milad Tower is a telecommunications tower in the northwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran. With a height of 435 meters, it is the tallest tower in Iran, the sixth tallest telecommunications tower in the world, and the twenty-fourth tallest single-span structure in the world

With a base area of ​​13,000 meters, this tower ranks first among all telecommunications towers in the world in terms of the usable area of ​​the tower’s top structure. Due to its great height and distinctive appearance, Milad Tower is visible from almost everywhere in Tehran. considered one of the symbols of the Iranian capital along with Azadi Tower with an observation deck at a height of 315 meters, this tower is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Tehran. Milad Tower includes numerous facilities, including revolving restaurants, conference halls, exhibitions, and cultural spaces, which has become one of the main destinations for domestic and foreign tourist

The idea of ​​building Milad Tower: The idea of ​​building the tower was formed in the 1970s (1350 solar); but for various reasons, its implementation was delayed and the year of construction of Milad Tower fell far behind. After the Islamic Revolution and in the early 1990s (1370 solar), the plan to build Milad Tower was put on the agenda again.

Start and completion of the Milad Tower construction project: The construction of Milad Tower began in 1376 (1997). This huge project, with the aim of creating a multi-purpose center including telecommunications, restaurants, commercial, cultural and entertainment centers, was considered one of the major urban projects of Tehran. The design of this tower was done by Engineer Mohammad Reza Hafezi, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of Shahid Beheshti University

Opening of Milad Tower: The year of construction of Milad Tower and the date of opening of this tower can be considered October 7, 2008, after about a decade of hard work and effort.

Naming the Milad Tower: In 2002, at the suggestion of the Islamic Council of Tehran and in honor of the 100th birthday of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, this magnificent structure was named “Milad Tower”

Milad Tower Specifications: The height of Milad Tower is probably the most prominent feature of this structure; Milad Tower is known as the tallest tower in Iran. However, the height of Tehran Milad Tower is not its only attraction

Milad Tower floors:Tehran Milad Tower has 12 floors, each of which is dedicated to a specific use. This huge structure, weighing 150,000 tons and with an area of ​​13,000 square meters, is considered one of the masterpieces of Iranian engineering

  The use of 17,000 square meters of glass in the construction of Milad Tower has given it a modern and magnificent appearance. It is interesting to know that the number of stairs of Milad Tower is 1,693, which is even used for stair climbing competitions; the best recorded record for climbing this number of stairs of Milad Tower is about 11 minutes.

This tower consists of five main parts: The lower part of the tower, which is designed in a circular shape, consists of 6 floors, the bottom 2 of which are dedicated to facilities

The ground floor, as a lobby: is the place to welcome and receive visitors and is considered the starting point of an adventurous journey to Milad Tower. The lobby ceiling, using the geometric design of the Iranian knot and wood molding, is one of the attractive parts of the architecture of this structure

 Conclusion: Milad Tower is not only a critical telecommunications structure for Tehran but also a cultural landmark tourist attraction, and symbol of contemporary Iranian engineering. Today, it stands as one of the most important and recognizable sites in the capital

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