Monday, May 13, 2024

Tourist Attractions in Iran

Banmasity Caves of Chabahar, Southeastern Iran

These caves seem to have served as either a shelter or a place of worship. At the entrance to these caves, there is a platform that seems to have been used for religious rituals.

Hiking in the Heights of Talesh (PHOTOS)

Photos of a group of hikers trekking in the heights of Talesh, a green city in the northern province of Gilan.

Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in western Iran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of Shah Abbasi Caravanserai in western Iran.

A look at Iran’s registered and unregistered heritage at UNESCO

Some countries have succeeded in having disputed intellectual property registered in their own names and it’s too late to undo things.

Yazd, first adobe city in the world (PHOTOS)

Images of Yazd, a dry city in central Iran whose history goes back five millennia.

Qeshm Island’s Geo-park Museum, Prominent One in Iran

The Geo-Park Museum on Qeshm Island is home to more than 3,000 animal species.

At the Height of Tehran’s Tallest Flagpole

You may be interested in seeing some wonderful photos of Tehran, Iran's capital, taken from the top of its tallest flagpole!

Iran in Photos: Isfahan History Show

Troupes reenact the memories of the historical city of Isfahan in central Iran.

Nature Bridge in Tehran; the awarded structure of 2015

The curved path with variable width and changes in the slopes of the bridge slows down the users and creates a sense of mystery about the destination.

Saadabad Palace’s kitchen opens to public as a museum (PHOTOS)

Photos of the Royal Kitchen Museum at Saadabad complex in northern Tehran.

Historical house of Imam Khomeini in his hometown (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery that features the ancestral home of Founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini in his hometown in Markazi Province.

Qasr Garden Museum Built in Former Prison in Tehran

Qasr Garden Museum has set out on a long journey, turning from a park to a mansion, a prison and finally a garden museum.

Beautiful rocky coasts of Chabahar (PHOTOS)

Iran's most beautiful rocky coasts are in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Whales can often be seen frolicking off these coasts.

Portuguese Castle in Southeastern Iran

Located in southeastern Iran, the Portuguese Castle dates back to 16th century; when the Portuguese intended to conquer the world.

Beached Greek Ship sinks deeper

If the fate of the ship is to be tied to ill-considered plans, tourists will need to say goodbye to the vessel, because in the not-too-distant future, it will vanish from sight for good.

A dream success story you don’t wanna miss

How a chance encounter has helped a villager in southern Iran set up a very lucrative business with a still brighter future ahead.

A well that is doing well in attracting tourists (Photos)

The ox-well complex Haj-Ibrahim has restored has turned into a tourist destination.

Rasht surrounded by a patch of fog (Photos)

A patch of heavy fog has enveloped the forested parts of Rasht in northern Iran.

A mountain that never stops burning (Photos)

Tashkooh, a burning mountain in southern Iran, absorbs a large number of tourists who rush to the area to see its permanent flames rage on and on and on.

A salty restaurant in southern Iran

The choice of salt as the main construction material in this restaurant has been meant to promote the concept of green construction.

Red carpets rolled out of black tents

The head of the Iranian tourism agency says arrangements are being made for the settlement of thousands of foreign tourists in the so-called black tents in nomadic areas across the country.

Hampoiel Cave in northwest Iran in photos

Hampoiel Cave in East Azarbaijan Province is a beautiful site to be toured by nature lovers.

Bam Citadel in photos, 11 years after killer earthquake

The historical Bam Citadel in photos eleven years after the 2003 earthquake.

Winter in Khalkhal-Asalem region in Iran in photos

Winter has created scenic views in Khalkhal-Asalem region, northern Iran.

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System in photos

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System, which is a collection of dams, tunnels, ancillary canals and watermills in Shushtar, Khuzestan Province, shows how Iranians in the Achaemenid Era used to provide water to the city.

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