History
Built in 1971 in commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian Empire, this "Gateway into Iran" was named the Shahyad Tower, meaning "Kings' Memorial", but was dubbed Azadi (Freedom) after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. It is 50 meters (164 ft) tall and completely clad in cut marble.
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During Iranian Revolution 1979
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View from the Azadi tower and square was built in 1349 (Sun) - 1971 (AD) with the design architect Hossein Amanat
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Today Azadi tower in 2011
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Today Azadi tower in 2011
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