Darougheh House, a historical house in Mashhad was built by Russian architects in the late years of Qajar era. The house, which was built for the police chief of the northeastern city, has been registered as one of Iran’s national heritage sites. According to UNESCO, the conservation of Darougheh House has reinstated a significant component of the historic townscape of Mashhad. Based on in-depth...

Clouds Forest (Abr Forest) is a part of the eldest and most beautiful Hyrcanian forests with rare animal and plant species and it is one of the most beautiful places of Shahrud town. In this forest, clouds are so close to the trees that makes it seem like the forest is riding the clouds and you can wander in the clouds. Many tourists believe that this is one of the most scenic places of Iran’s...

The Vank Cathedral, also known the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is a cathedral located in the Julfa district of Isfahan, Iran. It is commonly referred to as the Vank, which means "monastery" or "convent" in the Armenian language. Like most of Isfahan attractions, Vank Cathedral was built during the rule of Shah Abbas, who moved the capital of Persian Empire from Qazvin to Isfahan in 1598. The...

Dowlat Abad Garden located in Yazd, central Iran, is a Persian architecture jewels. The Garden is an authentic Iranian garden that annually attracts thousands of domestic and foreign tourists. This is a complex built according to the original Iranian architectural style and consists of a large garden and some buildings. Before you see the garden or even the walls of the house, from hundreds of meters...

Tabatabaei House is a historic house in Kashan, Iran. It was built in the early 1880s for the affluent Tabatabaei family. his 5,000 square-meters house is designed around an open central courtyard, which features a large pool and beautiful gardens. The house has forty rooms, four courtyards, four cellars, three wind towers and two Qanats, which supplied the required water to the house. The house is...

The Pink lake (Lipar lake) is located on the margin of the seasonal lagoon of Lipar, along the Chabahar coastal road to Goetar, and 20 km east of Chabahar, in beautiful areas of Sistan and Baluchestan. Due to the type of the soil in the lake, its water surface seems shining with pink color. The area of this marvelous lake is 10 hectares. This lake has many tourist attractions. The Lipar lagoon with...

Tomb of Cyrus In the middle of the Iranian desert, in the ancient town of Pasargadae, stands the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, a monument to one of the most important rulers in Persian history. Cyrus was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire. Under his rule, the empire embraced all the previous civilized states of the ancient Near East, expanded vastly and eventually conquered most...

Churat lake is placed near Sari city in Mazandaran province. Around the lake, you can see a European landscape. Churat Lake in Mazandaran Province is located in Chahardangeh in Sari County. The lake was created as a result of an earthquake in 1320 and landslide followed by the spring water being closed beside the lake. The lake is about 2.5 hectares. Being close to Churat Village, the lake is called...

Introduction Tehran, the vibrant capital city of Iran, stands as a captivating metropolis that harmoniously blends history, culture, and modernity. Spanning a vast area and housing a significant population, Tehran is a city of immense diversity and endless opportunities. In this article, we delve into the area, population, and characteristics of Tehran, shedding light on what makes this city truly unique....

Milad Tower, also known as the Tehran Tower, is a multi-purpose tower in Tehran, Iran. Milad Tower became a new symbol of Tehran right after its construction. It is a multipurpose building, proudly standing on the north of Tehran and visible from almost every part of the city. On a rare clear day the views are fantastic. It is located between Qarb Town and the district of Gisha, standing at 435 meters...

Kish Island is a 35-square-mile island about 12 miles off the coast of Iran. Kish is the more luxurious and developed of the two main Iranian islands. Like Qeshm, it is also a free-trade zone, and foreign tourists require no visa for up to 14 days, meaning that even if you cannot make it to the mainland, you can still hop over to Kish to get a taste of Persian hospitality. Summers can be unbearably hot and...

Gorgeous massive deserts of Iran with their unique conditions have always mesmerized tourists and travelers from every corner of the globe. Endless chains of dunes that create a picturesque landscape along with starry sky at night and their special silence are some but not all reasons that have made Iranian deserts so popular. Among many well-known desserts in Iran, Mesr Desert in Khor has its own...