Iran Desert | Sandy Thrills of Iran Iran Desert : Iran enjoys a variable climate of mountainous, desert, continental and humid sub-tropical climates. However, arid climate is the predominant feature of Iran, specially in the central plateau. Center east of the Iranian plateau is covered by vast deserts. Iran desert Read more…
National Jewelry Museum of Iran; Dazzling Delights in the Dark National Jewelry Museum of Iran is among the top Tehran tourist attractions. Secured in the heart of Tehran, the Jewelry museum of Tehran exhibits the Iranian National Jewels since the 16th century. In custody of the Central Bank of Iran since Read more…
Yazd Zurkhaneh | Chivalry and Architecture Unite! Yazd Zurkhaneh: Zurkhaneh ritual is a traditional heroic sport in Iran. “Saheb A Zaman Zurkhaneh”, in Yazd city is located in the historical square of Amir Chakhmaq complex and counts as one of the interesting Yazd tourist attractions. The structure of the current Zurkhaneh Read more…
Is Iran Expensive to Travel? You Decide! Iran has been a popular destination among those travelers who crave novelty, antiquity and in short, an unfading experience! However, just as any trip needs planning and budgeting, in this post we try to answer the question of “ Is Iran expensive to Read more…
Food in Iran :: Culture and Habits Food In Iran : Every nation observes their own food culture, which has developed during millennia. The current Iranian cuisine is also the result of a long history of influences by cultures which were once part of the Persian borders, the now neighboring Read more…
Sizdah Bedar | How Iranians Conclude Nowruz Sizdah Bedar or Sizdebedar, literally translated to “Thirteen Outdoor”, is also known as “Nature’s Day” in Iran. Sizdah Bedar in Iran, is an Iranian festival held annually on the 13th day of Farvardin (the first month of the Iranian calendar), to conclude Nowruz Read more…
Ali Qapu Palace | A Picturesque Exposure Ali Qapu Palace is a 17th century (Safavid era) residential palace on the western side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan city. Construction of the 6-floored Ali Qapu palace began in 1597 by the order of Shah Abbas I, when Isfahan was chosen as Read more…
Christmas in Iran, How Do Iranians Celebrate Christmas? Christmas in Iran : Although primarily an Islamic country, the idea of a Persian Christmas in Iran is not far-fetched, as Christianity in Iran dates back to the early years of the faith. The advent of Christianity coincides with Parthian Iran, when the Read more…
Towers of Silence | How Zoroastrians Farewelled Their Dead Towers of Silence in Yazd city are raised circular structures where Zoroastrians would leave the dead bodies to deflesh since ancient times. As one of the main Yazd attractions, no tourist affords to miss a visit to the daunting Towers of Silence. Read more…
Travel to Iran During Ramadan Travel to Iran During Ramadan : Tourists who wish to travel to Iran have the option of planning their trip in the high season (Spring/Fall) or low season (Summer/Winter) of travel in Iran. However, travel to Iran during Ramadan (9th month of the Islamic Calendar) Read more…