Iran in Pictures

Fash Village; Hub of Musical Instrument Making in Iran

Fash is a unique village in Kermanshah province in Western Iran, where about 150 people are engaged in production of traditional musical instruments.

Historical Village of Fahraj: A Gem in Heart of Iran Deserts

Fahraj, located 30 kilometres east of Yazd in central Iran, is an ancient village in the heart of Iranian deserts dating back to pre-Islamic times.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shalmash Cascades

There is a cluster of waterfalls called "Shalmash" near a village with the same name on the outskirts of the city of Sardasht in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province.

Beauty of Persian Gulf More Tangible at Parsian Coast

Each year, from late December to mid-April, tourists arriving in Iran’s southern waters face an amazing scene: the green plants of the shoreline, which can be best seen at a coast called Parsian.

Oldsters Thrilled to See Their Portraits Painted on Village’s Walls

An Iranian artist in the north of the country has started to turn the frontage of village houses into beautiful portraits of old men and women.

Women in Bushehr Make Delicious Breads to Welcome Nowruz

Housewives in the southern Iranian province of Bushehr welcome the advent of the Persian New Year by making different types of bread.

135mn-Year-Old Cave: A Mysterious Tourist Attraction in Iran

An ancient cave in southwestern Iran draws large numbers of tourists and cavers every year thanks to its mysterious nature.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Ramsar Boulevard

Ramsar or Moallem Boulevard, a symbol of the city of Ramsar in Mazandaran province, is one of the most beautiful roads in northern Iran, which links the sea, mountain and forest together.

Spring Has Arrived, but Winter Not Going to Leave!

It seems winter is not going to leave the northern Iranian province of Gilan even though the spring blossoms are showing off their beauty.

300,000 Flowerpots to Decorate Bojnord in Nowruz

The Municipality of Bojnord, a city in North Khorasan province in north-eastern Iran, has prepared 300,000 flowerpots to use for decorating the city on the eve of the Persian New Year or Nowruz.

Old Alleys of Tehran Tarted Up for Nowruz

The Municipality of Tehran has decorated the exterior of old houses in alleys of District 9 as part of a pre-Nowruz campaign called “Look Again”.

Shushtar Hydraulic System; Epitome of Persian Architecture

Images of Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in the southwestern Iranian Province of Khuzestan.

Ancient Bridge of Shadravan; Oldest Bridge in World

Shadravan or Caesar Bridge in southwestern Iran was constructed during Sassanid era. It's said to be the most ancient bridge in the world.

Pre-Nowruz Festival of Coloured Eggs Underway in Tehran

A festival of coloured eggs is underway in the Iranian capital of Tehran as part of Baharestan 98 event which is held on the eve of the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, with the participation of 450 artists at 10 sites.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Grand Mosque of Farah Abad

The Grand Mosque of Farah Abad in Sari, Mazandaran province, is part of Farah Abad historical complex built at the time of Shah Abbas Safavi (In around 1791).

City Art Rejuvenates Tehran in Lead-up to Persian New Year

An annual arts event has opened in the Iranian capital, Tehran, to welcome the Persian New Year Nowruz, which is just days away.

Foreign Diplomats, Delegates Plant Saplings in Tehran

A group of foreign ambassadors and diplomatic delegates on Sunday planted saplings in Tehran's Book Garden to mark the National Week of Natural Resources.

Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Khor Khor Waterfall

Khor Khor waterfall is located 22 kilometres south of Salmas, a city in West Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran.

Iranians on Shopping Sprees in Run-up to New Year

Iranian people from all walks of life are going on shopping sprees as the Persian New Year is around the corner.

Fajr Festival Showcases Conceptual Ceramic Art

A variety of statues and conceptual ceramics have been displayed at the 11th edition of Fajr Festival in Tehran.

Over 150 Illustrations, Cartoons on Display in Fajr Visual Arts Festival

The 11th edition of Fajr Visual Arts Festival is underway in Iran showcasing 82 illustrations and 74 caricatures and cartoons by 61 artists from across the country.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Rocky Mosque of Azarshahr

Azarshahr Mosque, located in East Azarbaijan province in north-western Iran, is one of the unique structures of Iran which annually attracts thousands of visitors to the region.

Tehran Citizens Share Joy of Bike Riding Together

A large number of Tehran citizens joined on Friday to attend a public gathering of bicyclists organized by the Municipality of District 3.            

Iran’s Beauties in Winter: Nature of North Khorasan

North Khorasan is one of the provinces of Iran that has turned into an ideal region for mountaineering and eco-tourism all year round with its beautiful nature and pleasant climate.

Snow Sculpture Festivals Held in Iran’s Tabriz, Ardabil

People in the cities of Ardabil and Tabriz in north-western Iran attended snowman and snow sculpture festivals on Sunday, creating beautiful sculptures using the heavy snow that blanketed the two cities during the past week.

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