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Azadi tower is an amazing structure built in 1971 to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the Persian empire. Originally named Shahyad tower by Mohammad Reza Shah in commemoration of the monarchy, it's current name, meaning "freedom", was given during the 1979 revolution. Created with a fluid, organic style said to be reminiscent of Sassanid architectural style, this tower stands at approximately 50 meters tall and is one of the first structures visible to visitors entering Tehran via Mehrabad airport. Nowadays however, the 435m Milad tower is stealing some of this revered landmark's glory.