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The Tehran City Theater Or Teatr-e Shahr in Farsi (opened ca. 1972) is a performing arts complex and now one of the Tehran Tourist Attraction. Architect Ali Sardar Afkhami designed the main building in the 1960’s, later expanded.
The Tehran City Theater complex contains several performance spaces including Chaharsou Hall, Qashqai Hall, Sayeh Hall, and the Main Hall. Since 1979 the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has overseen its operation.
Names and titles: Tehran City Hall Café, Tehran City Theater
Built: 1972, opened by the play “The Cherry Orchard” written by Anton Chekov, directed by Arbi Avansian
Architect/founder: The original design is given by Mr. Bijan Ansari, and engineer Afkhami has constructed it.
Architecture information: This beautifully made construction has a circular design.
Location: Tehran’s Daneshjoo Park, in district 11 of Tehran megacity
Organization: It is run by Islamic Cultural Organization
Main activities: Tehran City Theater is the largest theater in Iran, and different groups perform in it every day. Besides the theater halls, people can benefit from the art library in it too.