Iran in Photos

New Look of Tehran’s 30th Tir Street More Appealing to Tourists

30th TirStreet is among the oldest and original historical places in Tehran which has recently attracted greater attention to itself as a tourist attraction due to a number of changes and renovations it has undergone.

Christians in Tehran Celebrate Easter

Hundreds of Iranian Christians on Sunday celebrated Easter at Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Surp Grigor Lusavoritch) Church in Tehran.

Spring in Baharestan, North of Iran

Baharestan is a village in northern Iranian province of Guilan. The province is next to the Caspian Sea and enjoys attractive natural sites.

Early Days of Spring in Iran’s Ardabil

Ardabil is an attractive region located in northwestern Iran, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Iranian provinces of East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan.

Tehran Hosts First Int’l Marathon (+Photos)

Iranian runners claimed the top places at the first edition of Tehran International Marathon held in the Iranian capital on Friday.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Old City of Hamadan

Hamadan, or Hamedan, in central west of Iran is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest ones in the world.

Beauty of Spring in Iran’s Gorgan

Gorgan, the provincial capital of Golestan province in northeastern Iran, is next to the Caspian Sea and enjoys attractive natural sites.

Grand Mosque of Urmia: An Architectural Masterpiece

The Grand Mosque of Urmia in northwestern Iran is considered an architectural masterpiece dating back to hundreds of years ago.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kerman Province

Kerman province in southeastern Iran is home to numerous tourist attractions annually visited by thousands of tourists, particularly during Nowruz holidays.

Iranian People Preparing for Nowruz

As we approach the end of winter and the beginning of the new season, Iranian people are preparing themselves to welcome Nowruz and celebrate the Persian New Year.

Plaza Opened in Heart of Square in Central Tehran

In a ceremony attended by Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the plaza of Valiasr Square was unveiled. The square is one of the major...

The Only Ski Resort in Semi-Dry Eastern Iran

While most ski resorts in Iran are located in northern and western parts, the mostly dry and semi-dry provinces in the east are also home to one ski resort.

Rapeseed Fields in Northern Iran

Rapeseed, a bright-yellow flowering plant, is considered the third-largest source of vegetable oil and one of the oldest ones in the world.

Int’l Ice Climbing School near Iranian Capital

An international ice climbing school has been opened in Meygoon in north of Tehran, the capital of Iran.

Historical House of Boroujerdis in Iran’s Kashan

The central Iranian city of Kashan is home to several historical houses with beautiful architecture and decorations. These houses, including those of Boroujerdis, Tabatabaeis, and Abbasis, are among the most interesting tourist destinations in Kashan.

Water in Iranian Dam Frozen in Cold Winter

Interesting scenes have been created following the sharp decline in temperature within the past days that has frozen parts of the lake of the Mahabad Dam in West Azerbaijan province.

Winter in Iran’s Marivan

The city of Marivan in western Iranian province Kordestan has been blanketed by heavy snow in recent weeks.

Wonderful Salt Dome in Central Iran

Many tourists annually visit the beautiful salt dome and ponds located near the city of Qom in central Iran.

Iranian Cities and Villages Blanketed with Heavy Snow

Heavy snowfall and rainfall affected some 28 provinces, mainly in northern and western parts of Iran, on Monday with temperatures plunging to below zero.

Mystic Dance in Ancient Iranian Mid-Winter Ceremony

Pir Shalyar is a three-day ancient ceremony held twice a year in Western Iran in mid-spring and mid-winter. Attending the mystic ceremony is of great significance, and many tourists from Iran and abroad make their way to the city each year.

Ancient Festival of Sadeh in Southern Iran

Iranian Zoroastrians, and even some non-Zoroastrian Iranians, annually celebrate Sadeh, an ancient Iranian festival that takes place 50 days before Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

Water Returns to Revive Imperilled River in Central Iran

The floodgates of Zayandehroud Dam were opened on Sunday to allow water to flow into the parched river with the same name.

Rural Women in Iran Weaving Carpets with Two Silky Sides

Women in Doidokh village in northeastern Iran are well-known for the silk carpets they weave, the majority of which are exported to other countries.

Winter Nature of Northwestern Iran

Winter snow has covered all the trees, lakes, plains, and mountains near the city of Urmia in northwestern Iran.

Tehran’s Longest Cave in Austria Caving Guidebook

An Austrian caver has published the map of Burnik, the longest cave of Tehran, in an Austrian caving guidebook.

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