Farmanieh

Farmaniye (also spelled Farmaniye) is a district located in Shemiran, Tehran, Iran centered around Farmanieh Street. Farmanieh neighborhood extends south all the way to Sadr Expressway, where it becomes Dibaji, and as far north as Niavaran.

The west end of the street leads to Dezashib area, while the east end leads to the Farmanieh roundabout which intersects with northern Pasdaran Avenue. The official name for Farmanieh Street is "Dr. Lavasani Avenue"; however, this name is rarely used colloquially. The street extends for about 7-8 kilometers.

History

Farmanieh used to belong to the house of Qajar Dynasty nobleman Abdol Hossein Mirza Farmanfarma (after whom Farmanieh is named). Over years the original estate was divided between family members and parts of it were sold off to the larger public.

The last few decades has seen an almost feverish rate of development in the area, spurred by the construction of the Sadr Expressway along the district's southern edge. Today, Farmanieh's skyline is dominated by residential towers and commercial skyscrapers, including the Kuh-e Noor banking plaza and shopping center. However, the area's suburban origins are reflected in a small neighborhood park that graces a central square at the intersection of Farmanieh Street and Dibaji Street.

Interesting Facts

"Farmanieh" means the locality or residence of commanders.

Some of the most expensive residential houses of Iran are located in Farmanieh.

In present day, the average cost of an older residential apartment (approximately 7 years old) is about 6,000,000 Tooman (Iranian currency), equivalent to approximately US$6,500, per square meter, or about US$600 per square foot (at current exchange rates).

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