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Neighbourhood in the north of Tehran, Iran From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Evin is a neighbourhood in the north of Tehran.

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Evin House of Detention

The district consists of an old section with homes surrounded by orchards and gardens and a new section with high rises and skyscrapers.[1]

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.[2]

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