Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tourist Attractions in Iran

Iran Architecture in Photos: Jameh Mosque of Qazvin

The grand, congregational mosque of Qazvin, Jameh Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Iran. The architecture contains a Shabestan and Ab anbar,...

Abbasian Historical House (PHOTOS)

The construction of Abbasian Historical Complex in Kashan, Isfahan, an Iranian central province, had been started by attempts of Haj Mohammed Ibrahim Tajer Kashi around 1245 to 1248 AH (1829-1831AD).

Frozen Sardabeh waterfall (PHOTOS)

Located 24 km from Ardebil in eastern slope of Sabalan Mountain, Sardabeh waterfall has near 15 meters height with strong smell of sulfur and...

Darougheh House in Mashhad

Darougheh House, which dates back to the Qajar era, has been registered as a national heritage site.

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

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.

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

CNN recommends its audience to visit Iran in 2016 despite a congressional bill which restricts travels to Iran.

Rasht designated as UNESCO Creative City of gastronomy

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

Mirror House of Mofakham; Wonderful Persian Mansion

Mofakham mirror house, a beautiful epitome of Persian architecture, is part of a big traditional garden complex in Bojnourd, North Khorasan, northeastern Iran.

Traditional Tiling Workshop (PHOTOS)

The workshop provides all the tiles used in mosques and holy places in the northeastern province.

Iran in Photos: Sun Palace in Kalat Naderi

Originally built as a royal residence and treasury, the Sun Palace in Kalat Naderi, north-eastern Iran, has turned into a museum.

Iran’s coastal south (PHOTOS)

Bushehr on the Persian Gulf is the 17th largest Iranian province.

Kaboud-Val Waterfall in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

Kaboud-val, which is six meters in height, is Iran's largest full-moss waterfall.

Iran’s Time Museum (PHOTOS)

A large number of bedside clocks as well as pocket and wrist-watches are on display at the museum.

Breathtaking fall scenery in Botanical Garden (PHOTOS)

The garden, which is 145 hectares in area, is the largest in the Middle East.

Remarkable desert formations in southeastern Iran

Every corner of the desert is home to archeological sites dating back to the fourth millennium B.C. and the Islamic.

Beautiful nights in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Tehran at night; the megacity seems to meet the sky on the horizon.

A month-long trip around Iran to take selfies

A young Iranian man makes a film of selfies he has taken at different historical sites and his video goes viral on the Internet.

Tabriz, best Iranian city to live in

Two years ago, the World Health Organization named Tabriz as the healthiest and most hygienic city in Iran.

Marvelous Tileworks of Moaven-ul-Molk Tekyeh

The tiles feature images of battles led by the Prophet Muhammad and Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Shiite Imam, the battle of Karbala and ancient Persian kings.

Aali Mohammad Valley; Amazing Phenomenon in Qeshm Island

Aali Mohammad Valley, located in the western part of Qeshm island, spans along a north-south line. This amazing Natural phenomenon attracts many tourists every year.

Jalaleddin Castle in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The centuries-old castle is perched on a hill in North Khorasan Province.

Tomb of Seyyed Gholam Rasoul in Iran’s Chabahar

The tomb of Seyyed Gholam Rasoul, which dates back to the 11th century AD, has white walls and Indian-style architecture.

Varkaneh Village in western Iran (PHOTOS)

Varkaneh is a touristy village in Hamedan Province and has been registered as a national heritage site.

Kharanaq, a shaking adobe minaret in central Iran (PHOTOS)

The adobe minaret dates back to the Sassanid era.

Chak Chak, a Zoroastrian shrine in central Iran

Chak Chak is very popular with both Zoroastrian pilgrims and Muslim tourists. But between June 14 and 18 each year, it is only open to Zoroastrian worshipers.

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