Savalan or Sabalan, with a height of 4811m, is an inactive volcano in Ardabil province of northwestern Iran. It is the third highest mountain in Iran and has a permanent crater lake formed at its summit. According to some beliefs, the Mount Savalan (Sabalan) was the place where Zoroaster meditated for some years; so Mt. […]

TEHRAN – Hotels across West Azarbaijan province of Iran will give special discounts to their foreign and domestic customers on the occasion of Noruz – the Iranian new year – starting March 21. The hotels will offer rooms at a discount of 30 percent during Noruz based on an agreement Iran Hotel Association reached with […]

TEHRAN – The atmospheric Nasir al-Molk Mosque, situated in Shiraz, southern Iran, has long been a prime destination for international and domestic travelers. The 19th-century monument is an amalgam of history, architecture and arts. It is also known as “Pink Mosque”, which is driven from abundant pink-colored tilework that dominates its courtyard and exteriors facade. […]

Atigh Jame’ Mosque is a 9th-century mosque in Shiraz. It is also one of the most ancient religious sites of Shiraz, which is also known as Jomeh Mosque (Friday Mosque). The building of Jame’ Mosque had been vastly damaged due to an earthquake and renovated during the rule of Safavid and Qajarid dynasties. Within the […]

TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has recently launched a social campaign for using domestic handicrafts as gifts to celebrate Noruz, the Iranian New Year. The organization has adopted two mottos, which are literally translated into “Yes to national products” and “I will give handicrafts as gift this Noruz”. “The move requires […]

The Hamedan Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum located in the Bu Al Sina University in Hamedan, west of Iran. Hamadan Museum of Natural History is a rare collection of samples from a variety of animal species, natural vegetation and climate of the country and around the globe. Thousands of live specimens, […]

TEHRAN – The 19th-century Tabib Shushtari mansion has recently been repurposed into a boutique hotel after being fully restored. The mansion is located in the ancient city of Shushtar, southwest Iran. “Being the first traditional residence in Shushtar, it has 10 rooms with a capacity to accommodate 39 people …. a considerable feature of the […]

The lavishly decorated monument stands within the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of Persian Achaemenid Empire (550 –330 BC). The Staircase features finely crafted frieze in three major panels, each divided into several tiers depicting sovereigns, dignitaries and the then visitors to the city. The northern panel itself is divided into three […]

Alexander’s prison is a 15th century domed school, located next to the tourist office in the old town of Yazd. Alexander’s prison is advertised as being built as a mosque and Ziaeeyeh religious school and to have no connection to Alexander. On the other hand, some believe that this is known as Alexander’s Prison because […]

During Safavid era, magnificent mosques were built. All are great examples of Iranian art and architecture. The Madresseh (school) Chaharbagh is one of them. It is a glorious masterpiece. Actually a great complex was built at Shah Sultan Hossein’s period. A bazaar and caravansary were constructed in the neighborhood of this mosque and Theological school. […]