Architectural Tour: The Azadi Sports Complex by Abdulaziz Farmanfarmaian

Explore a landmark of Tehran’s modernist architecture: the Azadi (formerly Aryamehr) Sports Complex. This program examines the site’s architectural significance alongside its 46-year social and cultural history. The tour includes detailed discussions on the design and scale of the 100,000-seat stadium and the 12,000-seat indoor hall.

In collaboration with Safarnavis.

Past Tour Dates:

• 2018: July 24, Aug 6, Oct 7
• 2019: April 20, Nov 10
• 2021: Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28

Supplementary postscript regarding the 12,000-seat stadium that came under attack during the War of Hormuz (Ramadan).

Recommended reading:

On the 12,000-Seat Azadi Hall

437-Azadi 12,000-Seater Arena