Cultural Heritage

Saveh Grand Mosque (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Magnificent Grand Mosque of Saveh contains history of a millennium. This Seljuk-era monument was built in the 12th century and is located in Markazi Province.   The...
Handicrafts

Double-sided Persian rug (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
The rug has been put on display in some Asian and European countries.
Cultural Heritage

Golestan Palace in the course of time (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is the place where Iranians can trace history back to the Qajar Dynasty.
Cultural Heritage

Darougheh House in Mashhad

IFP Editorial Staff -
Darougheh House, which dates back to the Qajar era, has been registered as a national heritage site.
Cultural Heritage

800-year-old town in Kish (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The town which sat on a 120 hectare expanse of land was once a developed population center home to a large number of residents.
Food

Russian anchor hails Sangak as the most delicious bread in the world

Emad Askarieh -
A Russian anchor has said that Sangak, which is popular in Iran, is the most delicious bread in the world.
Hard News

Iran says constructing 125 luxury hotels

Emad Askarieh -
Soltanifar said that some of the new hotels are ready to be opened provided that the required financial resources are provided to their contractors.
Iran in Pictures

Inauguration of Iran’s largest five-star hotel (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The hotel became operational, unofficially though, when Tehran played host to a forum of gas-exporting countries in late November.
IFP Exclusive

Maranjab Desert blanketed by snow (PHOTOS)

IFP Editorial Staff -
The snow-coated desert draws local and foreign visitors in the winter.
Selected

Iran gets berth on LA Times’ list of 16 must-see destinations in 2016

Emad Askarieh -
Many Americans are eager to visit Iran; Iran is full of historic towers, mosques and squares, especially in the ancient city of Esfahan, LA Times says.
Cultural Heritage

7,000-year-old skeleton goes on display (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The skeleton and 34 other items found in excavations on Mowlavi Street will remain on display for 50 days.
Cultural Heritage

Shazdeh Garden in Iranian desert (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The rectangular 5.5 hectare walled garden which features two beautiful mansions has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Custom

2016 New Year Shopping in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Members of the Christian community in Tehran are getting ready for New Year.
Environment

Orumiyeh Lake (Aerial PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The likelihood of the lake's drying up a few years ago caused a flurry of activities to save it, but it is still in anything but ideal conditions.
Selected

Iran makes it to the list of CNN’s where to go in 2016

Emad Askarieh -
CNN recommends its audience to visit Iran in 2016 despite a congressional bill which restricts travels to Iran.
Cultural Heritage

Asef Mansion, Sanandaj Museum (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The museum is a manifestation of Kurdish identity in western Iran and home to a rich anthropological treasure trove.
Cultural Heritage

Historical mud-and-brick town in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The historical adobe town is believed to have been built in the Sassanid era.
Cultural Heritage

Isfahan designated UNESCO Creative City of crafts and folk art

Emad Askarieh -
The designation comes after Isfahan was named a World Crafts City in September by the World Crafts Council.
Custom

Iranians prepare to celebrate winter solstice (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Traditionally, on this night families huddle together in the houses of the elders to listen to tales, old and new.
Custom

Turkmen thoroughbred horses (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
For generations, methods of horse breeding have been passed from fathers to sons in the area.
Cultural Heritage

4,600-year-old grave unearthed in Burnt City

Emad Askarieh -
The discovery of an ancient grave of a 40-year old woman, which dates back to 4,600 years, has registered a new record in the history of Iran’s excavations.
Food

Rasht designated as UNESCO Creative City of gastronomy

Emad Askarieh -
The Iranian city of Rasht gets UNESCO’s recognition as one of the best places in the world as far as cookery is concerned.
Cultural Heritage

Old minaret along Silk Road (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The structure which is 38 meters in height dates back to the Seljuq era.
Cultural Heritage

House of Mirza Kuchak Khan (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The old house now partly serves as a museum.
Cultural Heritage

Ardestan Grand Mosque (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
The Muslim house of worship which was built by Master Mahmoud Esfahani dates back to the Seljuq era.
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