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Tehran
Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower) is located in Tehran, it is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex. In the past, this tower was known as the Shahyad Tower… Continue Reading
The US Den of Espionage is a former USA embassy located at Taleqani Street in Tehran. This is the name given to this place by the locals… Continue Reading
Glassware & Ceramic Museum is located at Tir Street in Tehran. It was the residence of Ahmad Qavam in early 1920s and also used by Qavam himself… Continue Reading
Golestan Palace is a collection of many royal buildings in Tehran. The very first castle was built by Tahmasb I in the 16th century… Continue Reading
Milad Tower is located on the western outskirts of Tehran. Locally it is known as Borj-e Milad and sometimes as the Tehran Tower… Continue Reading
The Grand Bazaar of Tehran is located in the southern parts of the city. It is divided into different sections and it covers over 10 km in length… Continue Reading
The Museum of Science & Technology in Tehran is located at 30 Tir Street. A door from a small courtyard brings visitors to a room … Continue Reading
The mausoleum of Khomeini is located inside the Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in the southern Tehran. He was the supreme leader of Iran after the revolution… Continue Reading
Qom
The shrine of Fatimah bint Musa al-Kadhim is also known as Fatimah al-Masumah or Haram-e Masuma-e Qum. Hazrat Fatimah was born on March 22, 790 in Medina and she was the sister of 8th Imam Ali Raza… Continue Reading
Kashan
The Abbasian House of Kashan is locally known as the Khane-e Abbasi. This historical house is not only one of the best tourist attractions but also it offers local dining experience… Continue Reading
Abyaneh is 70km southeast of Kashan in Isfahan province. The village is characterized by reddish hue, it is believed that this village is around 1500 years old… Continue Reading
Agha Bozorg Mosque of Kashan was built by Ustad Haj Sa’ban Ali in the late 18th century. This mosque is one of the finest Islamic complex in Kashan, known for its precise architecture … Continue Reading
The Bazaar of Kashan started during the Seljuk era in the 10th century. The Khan Amin al-Dowleh Timche was built in the 19th century to cater for the travelers on the Silk Route… Continue Reading
Borujerdi House is a historical house on Alavi Street in Kashan. It was built in the 19th century (1859) by architect Ustad Ali Maryam for the bride of Haji Mehdi Borujerdi… Continue Reading
Kashan is a beautiful and historical city in the Isfahan province. It is surrounded by desert but this city is truly an oasis of history and architecture… Continue Reading
Sultan Amir Ahmad Hamam is located in Kashan, it is also known as the Qasemi Bathhouse… Continue Reading
Tabatabaei House is a traditional Iranian house located beside the mausoleum of Sultan Amir Ahmad… Continue Reading
Mausoleum of Sultan Amir Ahmad is located in Kocha Sultan Amir Ahmad in Kashan, close to famous Alvi Street in Kashan… Continue Reading
Imamzade Habib was son of Musa al-Kazim, his shrine is located off Imam Khomeini street, close to the Kashan Bazaar… Continue Reading
Isfahan
The Ali Qapu Palace is a former royal palace located at Naqsh-e- Jahan Square in Isfahan. The word “Ali” refers to Imam Ali and Qapu comes from the Turkish language meaning “gate” – so the name of this palace means “the Gate of Ali”… Continue Reading
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in Isfahan. It was the first structure to be built in the Naqsh-i Jahan Square. The construction of this mosque started in 1603 and was finished in 1619… Continue Reading
Life in Isfahan defines it’s own pace with hand in hand with city’s history. Isfahan city is around 420 km south of Tehran, this city has enjoyed almost 700 years of glory and fortune… Continue Reading
Khaju Bridge is built over Zayanderud River in Isfahan, it connects the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter. This bridge was built during the reign of Safavid king Shah Abbas II around 1650. Khaju Bridge has 24 arches and is 133 meters long and 12 meters wide.… Continue Reading
The Hakim Mosque is located in Isfahan at a street with the same name, it was originally built as a part of a larger complex. This mosque was built between 1656-1662, during the reign of Shah Abbas II. Current mosque is built on an old site where once a tenth century mosque stood… Continue Reading
Naqsh-e Jahan is one of the most famous squares in Isfahan, in Farsi it means “the image of the world”. The square is surrounded by many historical structures including a royal palace. Locally, this square is known as Maidan-e Naqsh-e Jahan, in the past, it was known as Shah Square… Continue Reading
The street where Minar Sarban stands today is named after this structure. This freestanding minar is built with brick during the Seljuq era between 1130-1155… Continue Reading
Chehel Sotoun is a pavilion built in the middle of the garden in famous Iranian city of Isfahan. This Safavid palace was built during the reign of Shah Abbas II in 1647… Continue Reading
The Fire Temple of Isfahan ia a tower like structure located at the top of this hill, known as the Hill of Maras (Marabin). The hill is named after a village with the same name… Continue Reading
Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane minaret is located in the old part of Isfahan. This historical minaret used to stand close to the city gate in the past… Continue Reading
Main door of the Jame Mosque of Isfahan is next to Grand Bazaar and it is surrounded by the shops on two sides. A mosque stood here in the 8th century… Continue Reading
Jame Mosque of Isfahan has four iwans, built around a central courtyard. A mosque existed at this site in the 8th century but current mosque has it’s roots in the 11th century… Continue Reading
The old bazaar dates back to the 11th century during the Seljuk era. Originally, Grand Bazaar was built on the southwest wing of Jameh Mosque... Continue Reading
The complex of Harun Vilayat enshrines the burial site of Imamzade Harun bin Musa al-Kazim. It is located in the Dardasht quarter of Isfahan… Continue Reading
Hasht Behesht Garden is a palace in Isfahan built by Safavid of Iran in 1669. The word Hasht Behesht means ” Eight Paradise” and it is set beautifully in the Baghe Bulbul… Continue Reading
Imam Ali Square used to be the heartbeat of Isfahan in the past. This square goes back to the 11th century, during the Seljuk dynasty it was main hub of the city… Continue Reading
Minar Jonban is a historical building with a mausoleum and two minarets, located 7 kilometers west of Isfahan. A building was built over the grave of Abu Abdollah… Continue Reading
There are few pigeon towers dotted around Isfahan but there is one located in the city. The Mardavij Kuboter Khane of Isfahan is a renovated tower… Continue Reading
Shah Mosque, also known as Imam Mosque or New Abbasi Masjid is situated on the southern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan… Continue Reading
Shiraz
The mausoleum of Hafez is located in the northern edge of Shiraz and it is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The tomb of Hafez is also called Hafezieh by the locals. Hafez is a famous Iranian poet who was born in Shiraz in 1325… Continue Reading
Jame Atiq Mosque of Shiraz is one of the oldest mosques in Iran. It was first built in 875 during the reign of Saffarid ruler Amr bin al-Lais. Most of the present day building dates from the 17th century… Continue Reading
The mosque of Imamzade Alauddin Hussain bin Imam Musa al-Kazim is only 5 minutes walk away from the famous shrine of Shah Chirag… Continue Reading
This hammam is located in the historical centre of Shiraz, close to the Vakil Mosque and the bazaar with the same name… Continue Reading
Vakil Mosque in Shiraz is located west of the Vakil Bazaar, locally it is known as Masjd-e Vakil. This mosque was built between 1751-1773 during the Zand period … Continue Reading
Vakil Bazaar or Bazaar-e Vakil as known locally is a historical bazaar in Shiraz. The history of this bazaar goes back to the 11th century… Continue Reading
Arg of Karim Khan is also known as Castle of Karim Khan, Citadel of Karim Khan and Arg-e Karim Khani. This castle was the royal court of Karim Khan Zand in Shiraz but also used as the living quarters… Continue Reading
Shiraz Botanical Gardens are part of this whole complex which houses the Eram Garden and it is one of the most beautiful gardens in Shiraz. It is believed that first garden on this site… Continue Reading
Saadi was buried inside a village just outside Shiraz but now it is part of the city. The mausoleum of Saadi is also known as Sadiyeh. To many he is known as Sheikh Saadi or Saadi Shirazi… Continue Reading
Narenjestan Museum is situated at the Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street in Shiraz. There is a beautiful garden in the middle of this museum, hence it’s name,” Narenjestan” the Place of the Oranges… Continue Reading
Shiraz is an ancient city and current capital of Fars Province and the history of this city goes back to 2000 BC. My first day in Shiraz brought me… Continue Reading
Nasir al-Molk Mosque is located at the end of a small street beside Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street in Shiraz, close to shrine of Shah Cheragh… Continue Reading
Natural Stone Museum is located inside the Eram Garden in Shiraz. It displays some of the stones found in Iran… Continue Reading
Saraye Moshir Caravanserai of Shiraz is a typical in it’s layout and design, like any other historical caravanserai in Iran… Continue Reading
The archeological site at Persepolis has many historical buildings including Apadana Hall, Palace of Darius, Throne Room, Harem and Palace of king Xerxes to name few… Continue Reading
Naqshe Rustam is an ancient burial site, located 12 km northwest of Persepolis and 70km from Shiraz in Fars Province. This site is famous for the royal tombs and stone reliefs… Continue Reading
Persepolis is around 55 km northeast of city of Shiraz. King Xerxes (486-465 BC) built the Grand Staircase and the Gate of All Nations to impress the visitors when coming to Persepolis… Continue Reading
Pasargadae was an old capital of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great. The king started his project on 1.6sq kilometers area where he built palaces and other buildings… Continue Reading
Staircases of the Apadana Palace are one of the best ways to understand the ancient Iranian culture and the main events of that time. These stairs were official access to the palace… Continue Reading
Yazd
Alexander’s Prison is a building from the 15th century in Yazd. This building is romantically linked with Alexander the Great, locally it is known as Zindan-e Iskander. It is a common belief that Alexander the Great used this dungeon to prison the Persians… Continue Reading
Amir Chakhmaq Complex has a beautiful mosque located in a square with the same name. This amazing looking complex was built by Amir Jalaleddin Chakhmaq, a governor of Yazd in the 16th century… Continue Reading
A small numbers of Zoroastrians still live in Yazd and this is where they practice their religion of Zoroastrianism. Current Yazd Fire Temple, also known as Yazd Atash Behram or Yazd Atash Kadeh was built in 1934… Continue Reading
Hazira Mosque is located at Imam Street. A very noticeable thing about this mosque is its’ beautifully decorated entrance gate. It has a high ceiling which is supported by tall pillars. The dome has very distinctive light gold colour… Continue Reading
Jame Mosque of Yazd is known for its’ tall minarets and a beautiful entry door. A mosque stood at this site in the 12th century (6th Hijri), the current mosque dates from 1324 and it was built during the reign of Ilkhanid… Continue Reading
Yazd is a historical city surrounded by a desert in central Iran. The history of this city goes back to 300 BC during the Median Empire. The name of the city comes from it’s former ruler Yazdegerd I, who ruled Persia from 399 to 420 AD… Continue Reading
Seyyed Rokn al-Din was a 8th century mystic and scientist and he founded his school called “Rokinye”. Rokn al-Din was a qazi (chief justice) of the city and also held a spiritual position in Yazd and the surrounding areas… Continue Reading
Saheb-a Zaman Zurkhaneh is a body building club in Yazd, it is located close to Amir Chakhmaq Square. The word ‘zurkhaneh‘ in Persian means the House of Strength or bodybuilding Club in other words… Continue Reading
Just outside the city of Yazd, there are two Towers of Silence. According to Zoroastrian beliefs dead bodies were not buried but left in these towers to be eaten by the vultures. They were used to keep the earth clean from the dead bodies… Continue Reading
Mashhad
The city of Mashhad is strongly associated with this 8th Shia Imam and hence it’s name Mashhad al-Raza suggests. The holy Shrine of Imam Raza in Mashhad is locally known as as Harm-e Mutahar. Imam Ali Raza was son of Imam Musa al-Kazim (7th Shia Imam)… Continue Reading
Nishapur
The Mausoleum of Attar Neyshapuri is 6km out of Nishapur and 115km from Mashhad in Razavi Khorasan Province of Iran… Continue Reading
Shrine of Imamzadeh Mahruq is located at southeast of Nishapur. The building has two graves, of Imam Mahruq and also grave of Imamzadeh Ibrahim… Continue Reading
Omar Khayyam was a Persian polymath, mathematician, philosopher, astronomer, and a celebrated poet. He was acknowledged as the author… Continue Reading
The Wooden Mosque, locally known as “Chubi Masjid” is a wooden structure with two minarets rising above it. They are 12m in height… Continue Reading
Tus
Abu Hamid Ibn Muhammad Ibn Muhammad al-Tusi al-Shafi’i al-Ghazali was born in 1058 in Tus, Khorasan, Iran. He was one of the most prominent and influential philosophers, theologians, jurists, and mystics of his time… Continue Reading
Haroniye is a historical building and it is associated with the Abbasid Mulsim Caliph Harun al-Rashid and it is only at a stone’s throw away from Ferdowsi’s tomb. It dates back to the late 8th or early 9th century… Continue Reading
Ferdowsi’s tomb is situated in Tus, Kohorasan Province of Iran. His full name is Hakim Abu Qasim Ferdowsi al-Tusi , he was born in a village called Paj, close to city of Tus in 940. This Iranian poet is known for his famous book Shahnameh… Continue Reading