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Being a large country, there are different types of climate and geographical conditions in Iran. For instance, the mountains of Iran contain about one-third of the country. The most important of them are Alborz Mountain in the northern part and the Zagros Mountain in the western part of the country. One of the most amazing cities at the foot of Zagros Mountain is Ilam, which has magnificent scenery, especially during spring. If you are a nature lover, Ilam; which is known as the paradise for eco-tourists, would be a perfect place for you to spend some days.

Isfahan is one of the most visited cities in Iran, not only by locals but also by international tourists coming to the country. There are a number of monuments, historical houses and palaces, and local bazaars and shops to visit in the city.

The Moghadam Museum is one of the most incredible houses in the world due to its architecture, history, and items which are stored and exhibited at the house. With the traditional Iranian architecture, there is a small garden, several turquoise ponds, and lots of trees in the yard.

There are a number of cities in Iran which are very popular for both local and international tourists, and Isfahan is on the top of that list due to its stunning bridges over Zayand-e Rood, magnificent gardens, numerous historical sites, and especially delicious cuisine and delightful desserts.

Shiraz is one of the most amazing and historical cities in Iran which is also well-known for its famous poets, Persian Gardens, traditional houses and of course the Persepolis. The city is almost included in all tourists’ itineraries, and people who travel to Iran for the first time, never go back to their homes, without visiting Shiraz, the city of art and poems.

While the city of Isfahan, has a dry climate and located at the edge of the desert, there are a number of gardens, beautiful roses, and shades of trees in the city. In addition to numerous historical sites in Isfahan which always visited by tourists when they travel to Isfahan, there is a small, beautiful palace at the center of the garden, called Baghe Bolbol. 

Iranian Government Easing Entry Rules: No more Passport Border Stamps on Foreign tourists’ passports In March 2017, US president, Donald Trump, ordered a restricting rule for travel to the US for those who have visited Iran, in addition to Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.

Safety has been one of the major concerns of every traveler who wanted to travel to Iran, especially after US sanctions. However, a recent study on global security has shown that Iran is as safe as European countries for travelers according to a new interactive map showing the risk level around the world. 

With a variety of climatic zones and nature, when you travel to Iran you will see hot deserts, lush forests, and beautiful mountains at the same time. One of the most interesting parts of Iran, from the perspective of eco-tourism, is considered to be the northern part of the country.

One of the most beautiful cities in Iran to visit is Bushehr, and it is totally true to say that people of southern are of Iran are all known as hospitable people. The local food of the area is by far more delicious than any other seafood you have ever tried in your life and is definitely worth a try.

Islands don’t usually come to mind when talking about Iran, but in fact, it has several in the Persian Gulf. The largest is dolphin-shaped Qeshm, known as “the island of seven wonders.” Read on to discover 13 reasons why everyone needs to visit this amazing island.

The moment you hear the name of city Shiraz, you can definitely smell the fragrance of citrus, with unparalleled effects in front of you. You can go for hours wandering on its streets and fulfilling your moments with a magnificent flavor, or give your heart to Hafiz and Saadi, and review their poems to learn life lessons.

Iran is full of landmarks whether they are cultural, historical, or natural. Architecturally speaking, though, it has been greatly influenced by both its various ruling dynasties and pre- and post-Islamic elements. Read on and take our tour of the most iconic architectural landmarks in the country. 

The first-time itinerary of Iran often counts the cities of Esfahan and Persepolis as must-visits, along with Shiraz perhaps. However, there are many overlooked spots which definitely deserve their place at the top of the list. Here is our round-up of the most underrated cities in Iran.

Though Masouleh has been around for hundreds of years, the history of the village dates back even further. In 1006 AD, some 6 km (3.7 miles) northwest from the present day town, Masouleh was a thriving commercial spot for the ironworks industry trade and home to hundreds of families, who lived in the stacked houses that have become synonymous with the town. 

Tehran as the capital city of Iran is home to numbers of museums, especially the national ones. Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is one of those. The museum is located on the western side of Laleh Park in a concrete modern building, which is surrounded by different types and models of sculptures.

Isfahan is known as a city with numerous beautiful gardens, historical bridges, and palaces. Most of these monuments have a history for at least for a hundred years. 

With a great heritage, there are numbers of historical houses, gardens, and monuments in Shiraz, which makes the city one of the most visited one in Iran. Among all of these places, one of the most popular ones in the heart of the city is Vakil or Zandiyeh complex.

Since Iran has always been an arid region, inhabitants needed to find a system to preserve water for agricultural and permanent settlements usage, therefore they came up with Qanats which are tunnels underground to conduct the water by gravity.

One of the most beautiful Iranian deserts is the Maranjab Desert with high dunes and forests arch. It is one of the best places for trekking in Iran, in addition, to be a perfect place for photography during days and nights.

Saffron is one of Iran’s non-oil exports. Although it’s grown in only a few provinces throughout the country, it’s easy to find it in the various spice markets. Persian Saffron; the Red-Gold ingredient grows from late October to mid-November, early in the morning before the sunlight women harvest the flowers before they bloom, so the stigma (which is the actual Saffron) is out of any dust. Once the flowers picked, they start the process of separating the purple stigma from the purple crocus flower. 

Iran is a well-known country for the variety of cuisine served in every corner of the country.

There is a wide range of ethnicities in the Iranian community. From north to south, and east to west, you can find people with different culture and dialectic. For instance, in the northern part of Iran, beside  the Caspian Sea, there are Gilaki, Mazani, and Turkmen. 

Shahr-e Sokhteh, which stands for ‘Burnt City’, is situated at the junction of Bronze Age trade routes crossing the Iranian plateau, in the Sistan and Baluchistan province, in the southeast of Iran.

There are some amazing villages all around Iran, and as a matter of fact, Maymand is one of those. The village is believed to be a primary human residence in the Iranian Plateau, dating back to 12,000 years ago.

Hafiz is one of the greatest Persian poets who lived in the 14th century in Shiraz. He is best known for his mystic poems which have had a profound effect on Persian literature and culture.

One of the most important cities in Iran which is known for a cultural exchange since antiquity is Tabriz which is located in the northwest part of Iran. The city is one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road and therefore one of the most historical bazaar in the country is located at the heart of Tabriz.

With a supreme history, Iran acts as a live museum with numerous valuable objects and museums around the country. In fact, the country has more than 20 properties listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

There are so many historic and traditional hotels all over Iran. However, some of them are exceptional for their architecture, beauty, or the history of the place. In this article, we are going to introduce some of the most distinct hotels in Iran to give you an idea about these magnificent places.

The city of Tabriz has been and still is one of the most important cities in Iran. Not only because of historical and cultural aspect but also due to the economic, industrial and political influences that the city had on the country in general. 

Isfahan is one of the most magnificent cities in Iran with lots of beautiful and historical sites to visit. There are numerous palaces, bridges, mosques, and bazaars in the city which for sure no tourists have enough time to visit all of those. In this article, we are going to introduce the best places to visit in Isfahan to make sure that you do not miss any.

Mina-kari is one of the most beautiful Persian arts that you can see the best kind of these handicrafts in Isfahan. The history of this art dates back to 5000 years ago.  

In every city, there are numerous places to visit. However, considering the time limit of every travel, it would not be possible to visit all the places and every passenger should plan to visit the best and must-see places.

By traveling to the northern part of Iran at the beautiful coastline of the Caspian Sea, you will face with beautiful landscapes through your journey, with mountains and jungles on one side and sea on the other.

If you ever check the map of Iran, you will notice that it is limited by the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea in the southern side of the country. There are so many beautiful islands with amazing wildlife in both of these bodies of water and therefore numerous tourists travel to these islands all around the year. 

If you are a nature lover and enjoy camping, skiing, and visiting amazing landscapes with enormous waterfalls, Shahr-e Kord is the best place for you. So when traveling to Iran, don’t forget to visit Shahr-e Kord and enjoy your time. 

On 13th of Farvardin, (it is coincided with 2nd of April) all Iranians struggle to make the best of this day and complete the memorable holiday of Nowruz.

When we talk about the heritage of Iranian music, our purpose is not a special form of it, but our look at all the instrumental and vocal songs, individual and group performances, martial, ritual, religious, epic, mystical, marriage and mourning , fun and tragic music, traditional techniques and knowledge, oral literature and technology related to music, and all the cases which are the result of talent, taste, thinking, worldview, creativity and the initiative of all generations that have come to us orally and written from teachers to the students.

After the Safavid Empire was formed and the Shia was chosen as an official religion in Iran in 16th century, various customs were established in many parts of the country to consolidate this religion in our land. 

When you travel to Iran, you will understand that Iranian people make some of the best desserts out there, they flavored their desserts with saffron, rosewater, pistachio, and some more delicious flavors you will love. 

In every city in Iran, you can find a unique piece of art which has a history behind. From north to south, and east to west of the country, there are various types of Iranian local handicrafts. 

Naqqali has a long history in Iran and has played an important role to maintain the culture and native traditions of the country. The best oral texts of every language are short stories that come to us from generation to generation like the oral music that the players learn each other. 

With a great history, Iran represents numbers of historical monuments in the country. 

Ta’ziye is a ritual dramatic art among Iranian traditions which recounts the religious and historical events and mythical stories and folktales. 

The Shrine and Khanegah of Sheikh Safi al-Din in Ardabil is one of the magnificent monuments in Iran which was built from the beginning of the 16th century till the end of the 18th century. 

In general, prayer is an act of worship which can have the variety of forms like liturgy or ritual. Nowadays, some religions require people to do a strict sequence of actions as prayer, while the others may practice the prayer by anyone at any time. 

If you travel to Iran and visit Isfahan, you will definitely see the splendid art of engraving at the Bazaar of Isfahan.  

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If you are planning to travel to Iran, we suggest to visit the Persian Gulf and see the process of building the lenj boat, the traditional skills of building and sailing the Lenj boats.

If you travel to Iran, it is impossible to ignore some cities. One of this cities that you should visit it when traveling to Iran, is Zanjan. Zanjan is situated on the north-west of Tehran on the main highway from Tehran to Tabriz, about 20 kilometers south of the Qaflankuh Mountain Range. 

When you travel to Iran, one of the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO that you must visit is St. Thaddeus Monastery. 

If you travel to Iran, it is impossible to ignore some cities. One of this cities that you should visit it when travelling to Iran, is Zanjan. Zanjan is situated on the north-west of Tehran on the main highway from Tehran to Tabriz, about 20 kilometres south of the Qaflankuh Mountain Range. 

Iran travel can make you surprised. If you are planning to travel to Iran and you have southern part of Iran in your itinerary, you should expect a completely different culture and ethnicity from the rest of the country. 

Nowruz is One of the suitable times for travel to Iran is, Spring. In this season you can acquaint some of the Iranian cultures. One of the Iranian ancient cultures is Nowruz. 

The proximity of Bandar Abbas to the sea is the most significant reason for differences in customs and traditions of this area in comparison with other parts of Iran to seem amazing and extraordinary. 

Date palms in Iran are more than just a sweet treat; they are a complete diet and a crucial component of Iranian culture and cuisine.

Chogan or as it is said in English “Polo”, is a traditional horse-riding game in Iran with a history of more than 2,000 years. 

The instrument is used in different countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Iran, it is also can be noticed in the Kurdish music.

If you are planning to travel to Iran and visit Isfahan, one of the must-see monuments of the city is Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan. Actually, a travel to Iran and travel to Isfahan is not completed without seeing this amazing place. 

Iran has a great history and therefore there are many historical monuments in every part of Iran. If you are planning to travel to Iran we must say, Bisotun complex is an archaeological complex containing some items in the western part of Iran in Kermanshah province. 

Iran is famous for some items, such as Persian Carpet, Caviar, and of course, the best quality Iranian Saffron which is cultivated in some parts of Iran but the most popular one is from Birjand, the capital city of South Khorasan province. 

One of the best ways to spend your vacation in Iran is to start from the north part of the country, continue to the center, and headed to the south part of Iran. 

There are some cities in Iran with great and unique sightseeing’s and stunning rare nature, however, they are not that much popular for visitors who travel to Iran. 

Iran is a vast country with more than 1,648,000 Km2 area. More than 55% area of the country is mountains, therefore, Iran is a great place for mountain climbing. 

One of the most beautiful parts of Iran is the northwest side of the country, where you can find beautiful jungles, unique nature, historical sites, and few properties inscribed on the World Heritage sites by UNESCO around the city.

Any trip especially to other countries is not completed if you don’t see, and feel a new culture. 

Iran is a vast country with great history, so far 21 cultural and one natural property of the country has inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO (in 2018). 

Tehran as the capital city of Iran and the main port of entry to the country by most of the visitors attracts many people to the city. 

When you travel to Iran and visit different cities in every corner of Iran, you will understand that the national and local cuisine has a great diversity. 

Travel to Iran is not limited to the historical places, Iran is a wonderland with magnificent natural items in every corner of the country, one of the most beautiful phenomena is salt lakes, there are some small and large salt lakes in Iran. 

About 55% area of Iran’s land consists of mountains and mountain plateaus. These mountains can be divided into four main areas; Alburz, Zagros, Central Iran and East of Iran. So if you are interested in mountain climbing, Iran can be one of the best destinations for mountain climbing.

If you are interested in challenging yourself by experiencing adventurous activities, maybe rafting would be suitable for you, while, traveling around Iran to have an exciting memory. 

Gorgan; the historical city with the second longest wall worldwide The rapidly developing city is a livelihood place with the mixture of different ethnics. 

The Caspian Sea shore in Iran is about 700 kilometers (435 miles) long, however, there are few cities that are well known in this area. 

Iran used to have many capital cities during the history, and Qazvin was one of those. Therefore, you can find lots of historical sites from the Safavid and Qajar dynasties in the city.

Iran is a vast country with different climates, natural landscapes, and geographical variations in every part of the country. 

Zoroastrians worship in fire temples or as it's said in Farsi “Atashgah” which are also called “Dare Mehr”, or “Agiyari”.

Pahlavani and Zoorkhaneh rituals are one of the Iranian traditional sports that has been practiced since ancient time. 

In the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee in Bahrain on Saturday,

When travelers think of Iran and started their planning to visit Iran, they mostly think about the historical points of the country, while, Iran is very rich in nature in different aspects. 

Local dances in every corner of Iran, are not only beautiful but have signs of mysticism, prayer, and martial arts. 

Iran with 1,648,195 Km2 (636,375 mi2) land area, is one of the 20 largest countries in the world. 

Abgoosht (Ab stands for water and goosht for meat) is one of the most traditional stew in Iran. 

When people think about the city of Qom, they usually consider visiting two most important sites in the city; Shrine of Fatima bin Musa, and Jamkaran. 

When checking a menu of an Iranian restaurant you will definitely witness some foods called Khoresh (some say Khoresht).

It is believed that the name of the city is derived from Yazdegerd I, the Sassanids king of Persia.

When you travel to Iran, you will understand that seafood is the main cuisine in the coastal cities of Iran in the both north and the south area.

Koloocheh, the Iranian cookie cooked with different ingredients and recipes in various parts of Iran. 

The capital of Khorasan Razavi province in northeast Iran and the second-largest city in the country, Mashhad is best known for its beautiful pilgrimage shrine of Imam Reza. 

Naghsh -e Jahan Square (Naghsh stands for Image and Jahan for the World), is situated at the center of Isfahan city. 

The historical and cultural complex of Sa’dabad is a collection of mansions and palaces which is located in refreshing and good weather foothills of Mount Tochal and the lush and green valley of Darband in Tajrish distinct, North of Tehran. 

Few things rival the soothing effect of a leisurely walk through the woods. From vast deserts to towering mountain ranges, Iran's topography is a canvas painted with the hues of varied ecosystems.

Shushtar is a city in the southwest part of Iran, about 90 Km from Ahvaz in the province of Khuzestan. 

June 10th is celebrated as World Handicraft Day worldwide. The World Handicrafts Council was established by the UNESCO with 90 countries as members. 

Pasargadae was the capital city of the Achaemenid Empire under the governance of Cyrus the Great which is also his tomb. 

The reason for the importance of Soltaniyeh is the Mausoleum of Il-khan Öljeitü also known as Muhammad Khodabandeh; the eighth Ilkhanid ruler. 

To have a better understanding of Iran, you must know how large the country is. 

The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2003. 

Persia has been a center of civilization for at least 7000 years.

With an area of 1,648,195 square kilometers, Iran is almost three times the size of France or slightly smaller than Alaska.