Takht-e Soleyman is one of these names on the WH List that mean nothing unless you’ve been there. Takht-e Soleyman, also known as Azar Goshnasp, is an archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, Iran. It lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near the present-day town of Takab, and 400 km (250 mi) west of Tehran. The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a...

Shahr-e Sukhte (meaning: The Burnt City), also spelled as Shahr-e, is an archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age urban settlement, associated with the Jiroft culture. Shahr-e sukhteh represents the advent of the first complex societies in Sistan and Baluchistan province, southeastern part of Iran. It belongs to 3200 BC, and it was populated during four main periods up to 1800 BC, during the time...

Qeshm’s Chahkooh Canyon is the Great Canyon of the Middle-East. The surreal shapes of the colossal rocks of the canyon are the result of millennia of erosion by rain and wind. Chahkooh’s notoriety among the natives as the abode of the Devil’s spawn has been advantageous to the region’s tourism. Many adventurous souls come to the canyon to visit the seat of the fiends. Hiking tours people the area...

The Ramsar Palace is one of the historic buildings and royal residences in Iran. The palace is in Ramsar, a city on the coast of the Caspian Sea. The Ramsar Palace is a compact and modest residence with 600 square metres (6,500 sq ft) square meters area although it lies on a land of 60,000 square meters. It is a rectangular building with a single story, and is decorated with works by famous Iranian...

Nestled within the hallowed halls of the Treasury of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tehran, the National Jewelry Museum stands as a testament to the opulence and splendor of the nation's historical dynasties. This remarkable museum is not just a repository of priceless jewels but a living testament to Iran's royal legacy, showcasing a wealth of artifacts and gems from the Safavid,...

By entering the secluded Dalkhani jungle, a world full of colorful dreams is waiting for you. You will feel freshness from the bottom of your heart. It seems God is taking a walk with you in this magnificent paradise. The freshness and cool weather of jungle drowns you; a jungle with high trees plus thick fog and excellent weather which is famous as the corridor of paradise because of tis beauties....

Shevi Waterfall is one of the greatest and most beautiful waterfalls in Iran which is located in Zagros Mountains and in Sardash Area of Dezful licated in Khuzestan Province with a little distance from Lorestan Province and between Sartang Shevi Mountains, 10 kilometers from Tale Zang Rail station and on Tehran-South Railroad which is the easiest way to Loeestan Rail Station. Considered to be one of the...

Zafaraniyeh neighborhood is an affluent neighborhood in the north of Tehran, Iran. The name's origin lies in the fact that it was the residence of many saffron traders long ago, thus the name Zafaraniyeh. The museum of Sa'dabad Palace is situated at the end of this street, which also contains a culture house. The complex includes more than 180 hectares of natural forest, streets, qanats, galleries, and...

Darrous neighborhood is in Shemiran, northern Tehran, Iran. It is considered one of the most affluent areas in the city, as many modern and fashionable families reside there. Darrous is bounded by Pasdaran, Gholhak, Doulat, and Ekhtiyarieh. Many foreign embassies are located in Darrous including those of Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Colombia, Argentina and Kazakhstan. In addition, Darrous is home to...

Shahrak-e Gharb or Qarb Town, also known as Qods Town, is a planned town built as a massive project of modern apartment buildings and villas in the north-western part of Tehran, Iran. Originally built based on the model of upscale American suburbs, today it is considered as one of the most affluent neighborhoods of Tehran. It is one of the largest districts of Tehran, including easy access to...

Niavaran neighborhood is a affluent and upper class district in the north of Tehran's foothills. Bordering leafy, uphill-winding Darband Street, it can be reached from Tajrish Square, and is close to Darabad at the far north-eastern corner of Greater Tehran. The architecture is unique in that the area's graded slopes have given rise to multilevel layouts and idiosyncratic lofts. This neighborhood is...

Qeytariyeh Neighborhood is a district in north-eastern Tehran, located within the larger Shemiran district. Qeytarieh has about 150,000 residents. Qeytarieh's neighbouring districts are Kaveh, Hekmat, Chizar, Doulat, Dibaji, and Darrous. Qeytariyeh neighborhood is famous for a large park with the same name. Qeytarieh Park was once the home of a Qajar Dynasty minister, Amir Kabir. Qeytariyeh is known for...