Tourist Attractions in Iran

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.

Kerman Bazaar; Historical Market in Southern Iran

Different sections of the ancient bazaar were constructed during the reign of different rulers of the city.

Maragheh Temple in northwestern Iran (PHOTOS)

The temple which dates back to the Parthian era was the largest Zoroastrian place of worship during that period.

Museum of vintage cars in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The museum seeks to protect the cars which are a national asset and display the vintage collection for car lovers.

Windmill: Original Iranian Experience of Industrial Structure

The widespread availability of wind has made it possible for Iranians in desert areas to use the windmills.

The 2,500-plus-year-old town of Darabgerd in southern Iran

The salt dome of Darabgerd is now an unrivalled tourist attraction in Fars Province.

Navab Bath in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The public bath was constructed below ground level to save energy and tap into groundwater sources.

Tomb of Bozorgmehr in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of the tomb of the great Persian scholar in South Khorasan Province.

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