Evin

This article is about the district in Tehran. For other uses, see Evin (disambiguation).

Evin is a neighbourhood in the north of Tehran.

The district consists of an old section with homes surrounded by orchards and gardens and a new section with high rises and skyscrapers.

It is adjacent to Shahid Beheshti University campus. Evin Prison, a detention center known for its torture of political prisoners, is located nearby.

Outside the neighborhood is the Darakeh hiking trail which brings many hikers to the area.

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