Nelson Mandela Boulevard
boulevard in Tehran, Iran
Nelson Mandela Boulevard (Persian: بلوار نلسون ماندلا) (old name: Jordan Street and Africa Boulevard) still known as Jordan is an affluent and upper-class district in northern Tehran, Iran. Some people draw similarities between Jordan District and the Kensington area in London as the area is a mixture of residential and commercial locale, filled with the homes and businesses of politicians, diplomats, expatriates, and artists.
Before the Iranian Revolution in 1979, it was called Jordan Street, named after the American Presbyterian missionary Samuel M. Jordan and used to be one of Tehran's most popular avenues. Renamed Nelson Mandela Boulevard in recent years, it is amongst the most famous streets in northern Tehran after Valiasr Street which is the longest conventional street in the Middle East. It is also famous for being one of the liveliest streets of Tehran, experiencing regular traffic jams even at 2:00 am during summer.
Location
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is located in the northern part of Tehran, Iran's capital and largest city.
The tree-lined boulevard is connected to Valiasr Street (ex-"Pahlavi Avenue") via crossing streets branching from its west side, while the east side leads to cul-de-sac bordering the Modarres Expressway.
Characteristics
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, commonly known as Jordan Street, has been associated with Tehran’s luxury culture and contains luxury apartment buildings and commercial establishments.
The teens used to drive in groups along Jordan Boulevard in their cars during evening times and on Fridays to have fun and interact socially in a process referred to as courtship; hence Jordan Boulevard became a famous social place in Tehran.
The area, together with its neighbouring Valiasr Avenue, is suffering from severe traffic congestion due to rapid commercialization and a lack of direct highway access.
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