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Nowruz, Newruz or Nooruz, is a Persian new year that is celebrated in Iran and coincides with the Spring Equinox. It is also celebrated in other countries influenced by Persian cultures, such as Azerbaijan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, and parts of northern India. It is also celebrated in Turkey and some Central Asian […]
When you visit Ahvaz, you can smell the bougainvillea blossoms mixed with the sultry scent of the river and its evergreen palms in the alleys of its gardens. Just stroll across one of its beautiful bridges and look at the tanned faces of its inhabitants to feel the warmth of the south. It is called […]
The 14th International Tourism and Handicrafts Exhibition opened in Tehran in the presence of Ali Asghar Monesan, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, and special guests at the Tehran International Exhibition Center. The opening ceremony of the exhibition was attended by a group of tourism activists, members of parliament, and representatives of foreign embassies, […]
Due to the update of the conditions of admission of arriving passengers to Iran, the Covid-19 testing time was shortened from 96 to 72 hours before the flight. By decision of the Ministry of Health and the National Anti-Coronavirus Headquarters, it was mandatory for all arriving and departing passengers with a departure and destination in […]
The manual guide to travel by train in Iran Well, they call “train” the safest way to trip in Iran! I call it the most amazing vehicle you can make a journey with. A fascinating combination of Adventure, Safety, costless and comfortless. A package of good things together, are you looking for more? 😊 So, […]
Amir Kabir, honorary name of Mirza Taqi Khan, was a Persian politician and the Prime Minister of Persia during the reign of Nasser al-Din Shah of Qajar. He contributed to the modernization of the country in the first half of the 19th century. Life and career Amir Kabir was born near Arak in 1807 as […]
This week, the Ministry of Tourism was waiting for the final approval of the Corona headquarters for the issuance of a tourist visa, after a suspension of about a year, but now the National Anti-Corona Headquarter announces that the entry rules for foreign tourists have become stricter and travel restrictions to Iran escalated. The Ministry […]
Ganj Ali Khan, was a military leader and governor of Kerman, Sīstan, and Qandahar under Shah ʿAbbas I (996-1038/1588-1629). He was present at the head of his Kermani forces in many battles. Ganj Ali Khan is best remembered for his building activities that included the Zayn al-Din caravansary in Yazd, the Kabutar-ḵan caravansary, and the […]
The term Persian Gardens refers to formal palace or pleasure gardens of the Middle Ages and modern times in Iran and neighboring regions. There are also mostly irrigated vegetable gardens and orchards in Persia, but these do not fall under this term. Garden design is a basic part of Persian culture. This had such an […]
As Modern Persia makes a push to increase inbound tourism, the Guardian takes a look at Iran’s top tourist destinations – from ancient cities and beach resorts, to its modern capital and skiing destinations. Iran’s top tourist destinations: Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid), the capital of the Achaemenid empire and one of the world’s most magnificent ancient sites, […]
