Falak-Ol-Aflak: Magnificent Castle in West of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Falak-ol-Aflak Castle, Twelve Tower Castle, and Kakh-e Atabakan are the different names of Dez-e Shapur-Khwast in Iran's Khorramabad. It has been called Falak-ol-Aflak, which means the sky of all the skies, since the Qajar dynasty.
Persepolis Seen as Symbol of Glory, Grandeur in Ancient Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Persepolis is one of the ancient sites of Iran, which for many years has been the capital during the Achaemenid Empire.
Imam Mosque of Isfahan: One of The Most Important Historical Mosques in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Safavid era was one of the golden periods of Iran’s history in science, culture, art and architecture. Nowadays most of Safavid monuments are still operational. Especially in Isfahan that was the capital of the Safavid Empire.
Eram Garden, The Most Beautiful Persian Garden
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Eram Garden located in Shiraz is among the most beautiful Persian gardens in Iran. It is such a unique and gorgeous garden that is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Nowruz: The New Year Festivity Celebrated in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Nowruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar year.
Khos Duzi of Hormozgan ; A Kind of Traditional Embroidery
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The products of Hormozgan handicrafts are mostly created for local purposes. Khos Duzi, a kind of embroidery, is one of them.
Urmia Museum: One of The Largest Troves of Historical Treasures in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - One of the largest troves of historical treasures, Urmia Museum opened in 1967 to house artifacts from various historical eras.
Zarbaft; A Fabulous but Almost Forgotten Persian Fabric
TEHRAN(Tasnim) - Zarbaft is the most exquisite and legendary Persian textile which was once a world-famous fabric.
Nain Jame Mosque : One of The Oldest Mosques in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Jameh Mosque of Nain is the grand, congregational mosque (Jāmeh) of Nā'īn city, within Isfahan Province of Iran.
Abdul-Ali Khan Sufi Mansion; Unique Historical House in Northern Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Abdul-Ali Khan Sufi mansion, built by Haj Mirza Mohammad Ali Khan Sufi in the northern Iranian city of Amlash, is one of the most prominent buildings in Gilan province.
Qazaq-Khaneh: A Former Military Edifice in Downtown Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In the vicinity of the Grand Bazaar in the heart of Tehran, stands the Qazaq-Khaneh (Cossack's quarters), a centuries-old edifice that still shows off a minimal architecture.
Khosrow Palace in Iran's Kermanshah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Khosrow Palace is a structure related to Sassanid Empire and is located near Chahar-Ghapi Fire-temple. Today, nothing much is left from this ancient palace but some stone-made ruins.
Grand Mosque of Neyriz: An Ancient Architectural Wonder
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Grand Mosque of Neyriz is one of Iran’s oldest mosques and, based on some historical evidence, used to be a Zoroastrian fire temple which turned into a mosque during the Islamic era.
Soleh Dokal Waterfall: One of The Amazing Waterfalls of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – About 60km South of Iran's northwestern city of Uremia and close to the Turkey border, the white-clad mountains of this region have become the birthplace of one of the beautiful waterfalls of West Azerbaijan province.
Shur River: A Miracle in Heart of Iran Desert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - When it comes to deserts, few people can imagine a river or even a pond in them.It is interesting to know that in the wonderful and eternal world of Iran’s Lut Desert, there is a river that takes its name from the taste of its water; it is called “the Shur (Salty) river”.
Iran, Pakistan to Boost Tourism Ties through Private Sectors
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The tourism deputy of Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts highlighted the capacity of the Iranian and Pakistani private sectors to boost tourism ties between the countries.
Manijeh Castle" in Iran's Kermanshah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Kermanshah province with a significant number of historical and natural monuments is known as one of the most important tourism provinces in Iran.
First Global Youth Tourism Summit Concludes
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The first global youth summit aimed at empowering young people in the field of tourism ended its work in Italy.
