Iran in Pictures

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Flower Garden of Isfahan

The flower garden of Isfahan can be a new experience for the tourists who mainly come to see the historical attractions of the city.

Qamsar, Hub of Rosewater Extraction in Iran

Special ceremonies are annually held in central Iran where rosewater is extracted and babies are rolled through rose petals to stay immune to disease.

Iran’s Wildlife in Photos: Persian Fallow Deer

Persian fallow deer is an endangered species which has been reproducing in the wildlife sanctuary of Dasht-e-Naz in northern Iran for more than 50 years.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Salt Mines of Garmsar

The salt mines of Garmsar are an important natural resource and tourist attraction in Semnan province, central Iran.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Atigh Grand Mosque of Shiraz

The Atigh Grand Mosque of Shiraz is one of the city’s oldest mosques, registered in the Iranian national heritage list in 1932.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Gorgan Forests

Mother Nature certainly appreciates the opportunity provided by the coronavirus pandemic in this beautiful spring season, as weeks of lockdown protected it from human damages.

North Khorasan; A Treasure Trove of Tourist Attractions

North Khorasan province in northeastern Iran has turned into a tourist destination thanks to its numerous attractions and mainly temperate, mountainous climate.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Mughan Plain

Full of stunning natural landscapes, Mughan Plain is located in Ardabil province, north-western Iran.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Mehrabkooh Mountain

Mehrabkooh is the name of a mountain with interconnected soaring cliffs in Lorestan province, western Iran.

Iran in Photos: Rice Transplantation in Mazandaran

Each year when spring rolls around, rice farmers in Mazandaran province, northern Iran, start preparing the paddy fields for transplantation.

Tis Mosque, Millennium-Old Building in Southeastern Iran

Tis Mosque is located in Chabahar, southeastern Iran. The interior of this building, which is similar to Pakistani and Indian mosques, has been built 1,000 years ago.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Alborz Tulip Farms

A village named Kondor located on the foothills of the Alborz Mountain Chain along the road connecting Tehran to Chalus is home to one of the biggest tulip farms of the country.

Iran in Photos: Castle of Zahhak in East Azarbaijan

East Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran is known as the land of forts, including the one named after Zahhak, an evil figure in Persian mythology.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Hamadan Grand Mosque

The Grand Mosque of Hamadan in western Iran is one of the country’s oldest mosques.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Isfahan in Spring

The city of Isfahan in central Iran is amazingly beautiful during spring, when a combination of its nature and architecture creates a special grace.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Storks Return to Marivan

Storks are among the migratory birds that come to the city of Marivan in western Iran every year in mid-spring.

Iran Culture in Photos: Tomb of Omar Khayyam

Snapshots of the tomb of Omar Khayyam, a famous Persian poet who was born and laid to rest in Neishabour.

Iran in Photos: Abdolabad Earthen Dam Filled with Water

The Abdolabad Dam in northeastern Iran is going through good days thanks to the recent rainfalls.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Vahdat Dam of Kurdistan

The Vahdat Reservoir Dam has been built on Qeshlaq River, 20 km north of Sanandaj, the capital city of Kurdistan province in western Iran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Zalian Village

The Zalian village is located in the western part of the city of Shazand, 60 km from Arak, the capital city of Markazi province in central Iran.

Iran in Photos: Churat Lake Filled with Water

Due to the recent heavy rainfalls, the water level of Churat Lake in northern Iran has considerably increased this year, to the point of flooding the surrounding trees.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Upside-Down Tulips in Mourpiseh Plain

The upside-down Tulip is a unique wild flower species native to Iran’s mountainous regions.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Valley of Judas Trees in Kurdistan

The valley of Judas trees is a must-see site located alongside the Sirvan River in Kurdistan province, western Iran.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Spring in Hanam, Lorestan

Lorestan province in western Iran is known for its pristine nature, which is quite stunning during spring. What follows are Tasnim News Agency’s photos of...

In Pictures: Kebar Dam Full to Capacity

Located near the city of Qom, central Iran, Kebar Dam is considered to be one of the oldest arched dams in the world.

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