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A province in western Iran mostly enveloped by the Zagros Mountains, Lorestan is one of the oldest places not only in Iran but the whole world.

Excavations in the Paleolithic site of Kaldar cave near Khorramabad city in the western Iranian province of Lorestan revealed traces of early intelligent hominids. Some further research may cast…

A report by the World Tourism Organization has ranked Iran tenth for its ancient and historical attractions and fifth for its natural attractions. It is also considered one of the safest and…

Looking for a day trip out of Tehran with the additional delight of witnessing a natural wonder? Something that amazes you and inspires you at the same time? How about colorful stone terraces…

Bushehr (or Bandar-e-Bushehr) is the capital city of Bushehr Province, Iran.  It was previously known as ‘Ram Ardashir Antiochia in Persis’ and ‘Bukht Ardashir…

The mountainous Zanjan Province is surrounded by seven other provinces: Qazvin, Gilan, Ardebil, East and West Azerbaijans, Kurdistan, and Hamedan. It is less than a 4-hour drive from Tehran.

Centuries ago, a shooting star landed on the island and trenched a valley in its path, some locals believe or just say. This is why the alien-looking valley on Qeshm island in the Strait of…

High on the dry mountains of Iran is a magnificent tree. The tree’s Persian name is ‘ores’. It belongs to the multiple family of cypress, and is known by the common name of juniper or juniperus…

Covering an area of 41,102 square meters, Nehbandan city is in the southern tip of South Khorasan Province. It is located on a vast plain field. A salt desert lies to the south of Nehbandan.…

Uraman and the cave of Karaftu in Kurdistan Province are to be inscribed on the world heritage list.

The importance of food can be attributed to the fact that it is one of the most essential and significant aspect of human life for its survival and well-being.

The only remnant of Tehran’s historical citadel is the Golestan Palace. It belongs to a group of erstwhile royal buildings that were once enclosed within large thatched walls, according to Iran…

Becki Enright is a British blogger who roams the world without a map, writing about misunderstood destinations and untangling cultural misconceptions. Having visited…

Some 30 km to the northeast of Kermanshah city along the ancient caravan route connecting the ancient capitals of Babylonia and Media, (between present day Baghdad, Iraq and Hamedan, Iran) lies…

Sabalan region, Ardebil Province, is famed for its beautiful vista where the hiker feels like he’s walking in a land of dreams and wonder.

Mount Sabalan, the third highest in…

A few kilometers northwest of Tehran, lies a rural district hidden among high mountains. The east bound winds of the province make the area immune from the smoky atmosphere of the nearby…

At the northwestern corner of Iran, in a remote plain surrounded by high mountains, lies an ancient city once called Shiz, later renamed Takht- Soleyman or (“Throne of Solomon”).

Shiraz, capital of Fars province, is one of the most beautiful, historical cities in the world. With over 850,000 inhabitants, the city is situated in southwestern Iran, 200 km inland from the…

The city, called Shahr-e-Sookhteh (Burnt City), sits on the banks of the Helmand River between the cities of Zabol and Zahedan, in Iran’s southeast province of Sistan-Baluchestan.  …

Gilani dishes (of Gilan Province) are unique in the way that they entice all and sundry with all sorts of tastes. During an interview with tour-guide Mohammad-Kazem Halaj-Sani, the Persian daily…

When planning to leave Iran, it is worth while noting the following customs and excise regulations”

Each passenger leaving Iran is permitted to take Persian handicrafts, if they are not…

The holy shrine of Shah-e-Cheragh is a funerary monument and mosque located in the city of Shiraz, capital of Fars Province, wherein lies the tomb of Amir Ahmad and his brother Amir Mohammad,…

There are about 50 deserts in Iran. Kavir or desert is usually a place with low annual rainfall, which is usually less than 250 ml. In deserts days are very hot and nights can be freezing. The…

Today, most nations have realized the importance of the smoke-free aspect of tourism industry. Countries like Morocco and Thailand owe their high annual budgets to this industry. Iran, on the…

The city of Kalat in Khorasan Razavi Province has been the center of attention throughout history for its geographical and historical peculiarities.

Kalat is also called Kalat-Naderi,…