The National Jewelry Treasury, A treasury of inestimable jewels and royal grandeur

Central Bank of I R. Iran, Ferdowsi Ave, Tehran

The famous peacock throne adorned with jewels

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Introduction

The underground vault of the Central Bank of Iran holds a large collection of royal treasures, including gemstones, diamonds, and various rare items from the Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi dynasties. The most famous exhibit is the "Sea of Light", a 182-carat pink diamond, one of the largest of its kind in the world, which attracts many visitors. Other notable exhibits include the Peacock Throne of the Qajar dynasty, the crown of Empress Farah Pahlavi adorned with over 2,000 diamonds, and a globe encrusted with over 50,000 gemstones and diamonds. Known as Moze-ye Javaherate Meli in Persian, this underground vault showcases Iran's rich history of royal treasures and offers visitors a chance to experience its cultural heritage.

Address

Central Bank of I R. Iran, Ferdowsi Ave, Tehran

Opening hours

Saturday to the following Tuesday, 14:00-16:30, closed on holidays
children under 12 years old are not allowed to enter.

Transportation

Take the Subway Line 4 and get off at Ferdowsi Station. Walk south along Ferdowsi Avenue for about 1.5 kilometers on the west side of the road. Or take the Subway Line 1 and get off at Saadi Station. Walk west to the second intersection and then walk south for 100 meters.

Phone +98-21-64463785

Website http://www.cbi.ir/Page/1475.aspx