UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran : Steeped in exceptional antiquity, culture and natural landscapes, civilization Iran has been the subject of extensive studies throughout the world. While monumental structures and landscapes are more than abundant, up to this date, 22 cultural and 2 Read more…
Persian Garden | Paradise on Earth Persian Garden represents a unique style of garden, which has spread its influence from West, Spain in particular, to India. The focal philosophy of an Iranian Garden is creation of paradise in the aridness of Iranian Plateau, much like a prosperous oasis in the Read more…
Iranian Hospitality | You Are Never an Outsider! Iranian Hospitality : Iranians are world-famous for being courteous and welcoming, and it is not a social etiquette to abide by. Persian Hospitality is a trait, long-ingrained in the Iranian identity. Iranian people treat strangers as their dearest guests, and “honoring the Read more…
Is Iran Safe for Australian Citizens? Is Iran Safe for Australian Citizens? Iran is among the safest destinations in the world! But considering the frequency of this question by foreign tourists, we find it incumbent on us as Iranians to provide you as much assurance as statistics and experience of Read more…
Iran Visa for Australian Citizens | Full Guide Iran Visa for Australian Citizens : Obtaining your Iran visa as an Australian citizen is actually much simpler than you think! As the Iranian government has taken effective measures, in the past couple of years, to facilitate the process for incoming visitors Read more…
Travel to Iran From Australia | Iran Travel Advice For Australian Every year, Iran attracts around 5 million tourists from around the world. Australians make up a considerable share of the western tourists to Iran. A full guide, hence, is dedicated to tourists who wish to travel to Iran from Read more…
Zurkhaneh: The House of Chivalry! Zurkhaneh : Varzesh-e Pahlavani (Heroic Sport) rituals are a class of ancient Iranian martial art, practiced in a Zurkhaneh ( or ZUR-ḴĀNA). Zurkhaneh meaning is “House of Strength”. Zurkhaneh exercises target strength beyond physical that combine elements of Islam, Gnosticism and ancient Persian beliefs. Hence, Read more…
Kish Island | Pearl of Persian Gulf! Kish Island, in Hormozgan Province, is one of the Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, 19 km off the southern coast. Known as the Pearl of Persian Gulf since ancient times, Kish Island is the 3rd most visited vacation destination in the Middle East. Read more…
Is Iran Beautiful? Let’s See! Is Iran Beautiful? This is a question with many positive answers. But we, Iranians, do understand it is a question by those who deep down feel there is something more to the mysterious Iran than what some media try to make of Iran. So let’s Read more…
Qanat | Iranians Found Water Below Desert! Persian Qanat (or Kariz) is an ancient Persian invention of water supply system, which allowed permanent settlements and various civilizations in arid regions. So one might as well call it “Qanat Civilization” of about 3,000 years of antiquity! Persian qanat system taps into Read more…