Tourist Attractions in Iran

A collection of reports and photos of Iran’s tourist attractions

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Bajgiran Border Town; The Land of Poppies

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The border town of Bajgiran, which connects Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province to Turkmenistan, is one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in northeastern Iran.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Ancient Castle of Seb

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One of the tallest ancient castles in Iran, Seb Castle in southeastern province Sistan and Baluchestan is a symbol of the old civilization of this land.
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Nickel Silver Crafts; Traditional Art in Western Iran

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The art of making beautiful crafts using nickel silver is among the oldest traditions in Lorestan province in western Iran.
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Zolfaqari Mansion, Example of Persian Architecture in Qajar Era

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Zolfaqari Mansion is a structure located in a neighbourhood called Dalan Alti at the heart of the capital city of Zanjan Province in the northwest of Tehran.
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Aura of Old Times in Iran’s Ecotourism Destinations

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Iran's ecotourism accommodations, particularly those in Yazd province, with an aura of the old times, have been drawing foreign tourists from the four corners of the world.
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Tehran History Summarized in Baharestan Neighbourhood

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Baharestan is one of the oldest squares of Tehran, built by Mohammad Shah Qajar about 231 years ago when the city became the capital of Iran.
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Varian; A Virgin Village with No Landline, Electricity

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Varian, a village located on Tehran-Chalus road on the eastern side of Karaj Dam, has turned into an intact tourist destination because it is not possible to go there unless you use a boat.
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Glory of Persian Architecture in Ganjali Khan Bath

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Ganj-Ali Khan Historical Complex, including a spectacular bathhouse with the same name, is one of the most beautiful historical sites in Iran’s south-eastern Kerman province.
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Sepahsalar Mosque; A Mixture of Persian, Ottoman Architecture

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The Sepahsalar Mosque, also called Ayatollah Motahari Mosque, is one of the oldest and biggest mosques in Tehran and one of the most prestigious Islamic monuments in Iran.
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Persian Architecture in Photos: Qavami Mansion

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The Qavami Mansion and Garden is a well-known complex in the city of Neyshabur in northeastern Iran whose construction dates back to the Pahlavi II era.
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Nowruz in Northern Iran Sweetened with Homemade Pastry, Halva

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People in Ardeh village of Rezvanshahr County, northern Iran, annually cook Zarrineh, a traditional type of pastry indigenous to Gilan Province, and a special variation of halva to celebrate the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year.
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People in Yazd Celebrate Nowruz with Joyful Rituals

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With its long history dating back to thousands of years ago, the city of Yazd in central Iran has grabbed the attentions of domestic and foreign tourists as an intangible cultural heritage with unique rituals and traditions, especially when the Persian New Year arrives.
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Iran’s Museums in Photos: House of Top Poetess in Tabriz

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The childhood house of Parvin Etesami, the most renowned Iranian female poet, has turned into a popular tourist destination for tourists visiting Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
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Tehran Preparing for Nowruz with Colourful Street Arts

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The third edition of “Baharestan” (Land of Spring) street art event is currently underway in the Iranian capital with the aim of promoting happiness and enthusiasm among the citizens ahead of the New Persian Year.
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Marmeh, First Spring Ritual in Northern Iran

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Marmeh or Madermeh, one of the most important rituals in Iran’s northern province of Mazandaran, is a old tradition that dates back to hundreds of years ago.
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Footsteps of Spring Heard in Western Iran

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People in Kanduleh village in Kermanshah province, Western Iran, annually attend a traditional ceremony called “Sound of Spring’s Footstep” ahead of the Persian New Year or Nowruz.
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Iran’s Bojnourd Hosts Festival of Local Games

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A festival of local and traditional games of Iran’s North Khorasan Province was recently held in the north-eastern city of Bojnourd.
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Rasht Turns into Iran’s First City of White Nights

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The city of Rasht in Gilan province, northern Iran, has been named as the country’s first City of White Nights as part of a nationwide plan implemented by the Tourism organization.
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Tehran Hosts Ecotourism, Handicraft Exhibition

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The first edition of Iran ecotourism and handicrafts exhibition was kicked off in Tehran’s Milad Tower on Monday, introducing Iran’s beauties to domestic and international visitors.
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Local Games Festival Held in Iran’s Bushehr Province

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A festival of local games has been held in the city of Dalaki in Dashtestan County of Bushehr Province, southern Iran, on March 5. 
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Talesh Cottages Covered by Snow

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The recent snowfall in the mountainous region of Talesh, Gilan Province, has created a picturesque landscape in the area.
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Chitgar Lake; Popular Recreational Site in Western Tehran

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Chitgar Lake is an artificial and recreational lake located to the north of Chitgar Park in northwestern Tehran, the capital of Iran.
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Thousands of Kuwaitis Travelled to Iran in 2017

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Iranian ambassador to Kuwait says over 100,000 Kuwaiti citizens have visited Iran last year, showing the strong bonds of friendship between the two nations.
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Korit Village; A Historical Attraction in Middle of Iran Deserts

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Korit, also known as Lower Ebrahim-Abad, is a historical village in the Central District of Tabas County in South Khorasan Province, eastern Iran.
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Iran’s Beauties in Photos: A Rainy Day in Persepolis

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Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire, is situated 60 km northeast of the modern city of Shiraz in Fars Province, southern Iran.
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