Iran in Photos

Bones Exhibition; A Link between Human Body and Nature

Iranian artist Atash Shahkarami is holding an exhibition of her paintings called "The Bones" at Tehran’s Vista gallery.

Snake Tongue Canyon; Bizarre Attraction in Lut Desert

At a depth of 60 kilometres in the central Lut Desert there is a valley created by a lack of vegetation and high soil erosion known as the Snake Tongue Canyon.

Iranian Woman Turns Farmland into Doll Exhibition

An Iranian woman has turned her farmland into an exhibition of dolls she makes for fun at the sixth decade of her life.

Khoda-Afarin Natural Bridge; A Tough Mountain Pass for Nomads

Khoda-Afarin mountain pass is one of the most dangerous ones crossed by Iranian nomads in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province in the country’s south-west.

Engraving Art; Unique Manifestation of Iranian Culture, History

Toreutics or the art of engraving patterns on metal objects is a traditional art in Iran that has long been practised by many people in different parts of the country.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Qadikola Lagoon

The beautiful lagoon of Qadikola is an important wetland in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

Shafe’i Mosque; A Gem of Architecture in Kermanshah

The Shafe’i grand mosque in Iran’s western city of Kermanshah highlights an elegant example of Islamic mosques inspired by the Ottoman architecture.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shahid Rajaei Dam in Mazandaran

Shahid Rajaei Dam is located 45 km from Sari, the capital of Mazandaran province in northern Iran.

Iranian Artist Depicts Human Impact on Environment

Rash is the title of an exhibition of paintings by Ali Mo’ameri, which deals with the negative impacts of human interference on the environment and nature.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Zomorrod Waterfall

With its temperate climate and unique nature, Zomorrod waterfall in Gilan province, northern Iran, has the potential to become a top tourist attraction.

Northwestern Iran; A Paradise for Off-Roaders

The mountainous nature in northwestern Iran, especially those located between Ardabil and Gilan provinces, has turned the region into one of the best places for lovers of off-road routes, especially mountain bikers.

Persian Architecture in Photos: House of Imam Jomeh

Dating back to the 19th century, the House of "Imam Jomeh" – the Imam of Friday prayers – is a gem in the heart of Tehran.

Iran’s History in Photos: Shadiakh Neighbourhood

Shadiakh was once one of the most famous neighbourhoods in the ancient city of Neishabour, Khorasan Razavi province, eastern Iran.

Iran in Photos: Hidden Layers of Earth in Badab-e Soort

Badab-e Soort is a natural phenomenon located 95 km south of Sari, the capital of Mazandaran province in northern Iran.

Iran in Photos: Water in Howz Soltan Lake Turns Red

The water inflow to the salt lake of Howz Soltan in Qom, central Iran, has increased this year due to the abundant spring rainfall, making the red-coloured lake almost full of water.

Last Solar Eclipse of Century in Iranian Calendar

The solar eclipse that happened in Iran on June 21 was the last one in current Persian century, which will end by March 2021.

Tehran Hosts Happy Snowmen Festival as Summer Arrives

The first festival of happy snowmen was held a few days ago in Tochal complex, in the heights of northern Tehran.

Iran Home to Attractive, Dreadful Caves for Tourists

A top caver describes Iran as one of the few places in the world with dreadful and beautiful caves, shedding more light on the main features of these mysterious attractions.

Hilevar Rock Village; A Survivor of Mongol Invasion of Iran

Dating back to the Ilkhanid period, the historical rock village of Hilevar is located in Osku, East Azarbaijan province, northwestern Iran.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Plain of Chamomiles

Chamomile flowers grow every year from early May to late June in Fandoqloo forest of Namin, northwestern Iran.

Iran Architecture in Photos: Fin Garden in Kashan

Located in central Iran, Fin Garden is well-known not only for its beautiful architecture, but also an important historical event.

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.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Niavaran Palace

The Palace of Niavaran in Shemiranat, northern Tehran, is an important example of Persian architecture in the 20th century.

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.

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