Nature Bridge
Being one of the greatest spot to enjoy an amazing view to the city, it is a wonderful solution to connect two parks in north Tehran which were separated by a highway
Iran Attractions
National Museum of Iran
The National Museum of Iran (Persian: Muze ye Melli ye Irān – موزهٔ ملی ایران) is located in Tehran, Iran.
It is an institution formed of two complexes, including the Museum of Ancient Iran (Muze ye Irān e Bāstān) which ...
The National Museum of Iran (Persian: Muze ye Melli ye Irān – موزهٔ ملی ایران) is located in Tehran, Iran.
It is an institution formed of two complexes, including the Museum of Ancient Iran (Muze ye Irān e Bāstān) which was inaugurated in 1937, and the Museum of the (post-) Islamic Era (Muze ye Dowrān e (pasā) Eslāmi) which was inaugurated in 1972.
It hosts historical monuments dating back through preserved ancient and medieval Iranian antiquities, including pottery vessels, metal objects, textile remains, and some rare books and coins.
There are a number of research departments in the museum, including Paleolithic and Osteological departments, and a center for Pottery Studies.
AZADI TOWER
The Azadi Tower ("Freedom Tower"), formerly known as the Shahyad Tower ("King's Memorial Tower"), is a monument located at Azadi Square, in Tehran City, Iran. It is most important symbols of Tehran, and marks the west entrance to the city. It was commissioned by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Sh...
The Azadi Tower ("Freedom Tower"), formerly known as the Shahyad Tower ("King's Memorial Tower"), is a monument located at Azadi Square, in Tehran City, Iran. It is most important symbols of Tehran, and marks the west entrance to the city. It was commissioned by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, to mark 2,500 years of the Persian Empire.
After winning a competition, Hossein Amanat was tasked to design the tower, his client being the Council for Celebrations. His ideas were based upon Islamic Iranian and Sassanid architecture, popular influences on the arts during the 1960s due to the Shah's White Revolution. Iran's increasing wealth sparked modernization programs and sent the art industry into a renaissance-like period.
*************
La Tour Azadi («Tour de la Liberté»), anciennement connue sous le nom de Tour Shahyad («Tour du Mémorial du Roi»), est un monument situé à la place Azadi, dans la ville de Téhéran, en Iran. Il s'agit des symboles les plus importants de Téhéran et marque l'entrée ouest de la ville. Il a été commandé par Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, le dernier Shah de l'Iran, pour marquer 2.500 ans de l'Empire perse.
Après avoir remporté une compétition, Hossein Amanat a été chargée de concevoir la tour, son client étant le Conseil des célébrations. Ses idées étaient basées sur l'architecture islamique iranienne et sassanide, les influences populaires sur les arts dans les années 1960 en raison de la révolution blanche de Shah. La richesse croissante de l'Iran a déclenché des programmes de modernisation et a envoyé l'industrie de l'art dans une période de renaissance.
there is one Metro Station "Azadi Station" in red Line "No.1 Line" so just use Metro
or Take Taxi
damavand mountain
Damavand is the highs peak in Iran.
Elevation (feet) 18,602
Elevation (meters) 5,671
Location Aborz Mountains
Iran
Latitude 35° 57' 21" N
Longitude 52° 06' 31" E...
Damavand is the highs peak in Iran.
Elevation (feet) 18,602
Elevation (meters) 5,671
Location Aborz Mountains
Iran
Latitude 35° 57' 21" N
Longitude 52° 06' 31" E
Best Climbing Months July, August, September
Year First Climbed 1837
First Climber(s) W.T. Thomson
Volcanic Status Active
Most Recent Eruption None on record
Convenient Center(s) Raineh, Iran (village at the south base of the mountain)
Nearest Major Airport Teheran, Iran
private car
Golestan palace
Golestan Palace In Tehran, once the heart of Tehran with all the glories and excess of the Qajar Monarch, is now a grand complex full of charming Persian art. The word Gol (flowers) e (of) Stan (land) translates to 'Land of Flowers.'
It's the oldest of Tehran Iran's historic monuments...
Golestan Palace In Tehran, once the heart of Tehran with all the glories and excess of the Qajar Monarch, is now a grand complex full of charming Persian art. The word Gol (flowers) e (of) Stan (land) translates to 'Land of Flowers.'
It's the oldest of Tehran Iran's historic monuments, not to mention of world heritage status. The Golestan Palace belongs to a group of royal buildings that were once enclosed within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran’s Historic Arg (citadel). While together it's a masterpiece of beautiful gardens and royal buildings full of Iranian craft collections.
Tehran’s Historic Arg was built during the reign of Tahmasp I (r. 1524-1576) of the Safavid dynasty (1502–1736), and was later renovated by Karim Khan of Zand (r. 1750-1779). Agha Mohammad Khan of Qajar (1742–1797) chose Tehran as his capital. The Arg finally became the site of the Qajar monarch between the years 1794–1925, and was the official residence of the royal Qajar family for quite some time.
Fin Graden
Fin Garden (Persian: باغ فین Bagh-e Fin) located in Kashan, Iran, is a historicalPersian garden. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir Kabir, the Qajaridchancellor, was murdered by an assassin sent by King Nasereddin Shah in 1852. Completed in 1590, the Fin Garden is the oldest extant garden in Iran.
Kandovan
Kandovan is a village in the Sahand Rural District, in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. This village exemplifies man-made cliff dwellings which are still inhabited. Sugarloaf Village KANDOVAN old houses have the history of 700 years and matchless landscape. The troglodyte homes, exca...
Kandovan is a village in the Sahand Rural District, in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran. This village exemplifies man-made cliff dwellings which are still inhabited. Sugarloaf Village KANDOVAN old houses have the history of 700 years and matchless landscape. The troglodyte homes, excavated inside volcanic rocks and tuffs similar to the dwellings in the Turkish region of Cappadocia, are locally called "Karaan". Karaans were cut into the Lahars (volcanic mudflow or debris flow) of Mount Sahand.
The world's third largest reef hotel is located in this village. Rocky Hotel KANDOVAN the first type of hotel "Boutique" of Iran, with a variety of rocky and Sugarloaf suites is a place to reconcile human with its surrounding environment. Having established boutique hotel, It enjoys different manifestation and encourage tourists to travel to the good climate in the country on the slope one of the most beautiful mountain ranges.
Den of Spies - Tehran
This is a name for the former Embassy of the United States of America in Tehran which was the United States of America's diplomatic mission in the Imperial State of Iran.
There is do much stories about this place and Im sure you have read about it. There are some wall painting and wri...
This is a name for the former Embassy of the United States of America in Tehran which was the United States of America's diplomatic mission in the Imperial State of Iran.
There is do much stories about this place and Im sure you have read about it. There are some wall painting and writing on it that usually tourists from other countries like to visit and take pictures with them!
Sometimes there are some exhibitions in the site and you can go inside and visit, but, often, you just can stand outside the walls!
Iran Articles
Mount Shirkuh of Yazd
Hiking the Shirkuh of Yazd
...Hiking the Shirkuh of Yazd
Mount ShirKuh (4075 m) which is the highest peak in the central part of Iran is placed about 40-kms south-west of Yazd with a location that is surrounded by a hot semi-desert climate, Shirkuh, Barfkhane and Asemankuh are the most famous summit. hiking to the peak of Shirkuh is possible even for beginners and inexperienced. One-day is enough even in winter, if you are fit
Azadi tower
Azadi tower is a monument located on Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran. It is one of the landmarks of Tehran, marking the west entrance to the city, and is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which also includes a museum underground.
...Azadi tower is a monument located on Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran. It is one of the landmarks of Tehran, marking the west entrance to the city, and is part of the Azadi Cultural Complex, which also includes a museum underground.
The tower is about 45 metres (148 ft) tall and is completely clad in cut marble.It was commissioned by Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, to mark the 2,500th year of the foundation of the Imperial State of Iran.
After winning a competition, architect Hossein Amanat was tasked to design the tower. His ideas were based upon classical and post-classical Iranian architecture,[3] popular influences on art in the 1960s following the White Revolution. Iran's increasing wealth sparked modernization programs and sent the art industry into a renaissance-like period.
Iran nomad groups
...
Nomads (Kooch Neshinan) in Iran are a group of people who travel and move from one place to another along with their tribe, family and all their belongings. Kooch Neshini (Nomadism) is the tribal lifestyle and their economy is based on herding. Shifting from one place to another and moving as a large group are the most important aspects of Nomadic life.
Nomads move to Yeylagh (cooler countryside) in summer and back to Gheshlagh (warmer areas) in winter throughout their yearly and shift with the seasons Iran’s Nomadic tour is an opportunity to visit this great attraction that is still present in the 21st
The following lines are trying to give the nomads the acknowledgment they deserve and to ourselves a chance to get to know them better.
In recent years, the number of Iran Nomads has decreased dramatically. Small in size, but big on charm, their beauty is unmatched. Apart from Nomad people, the verdant pastures of their lands full of sheep and goats are so eye-catching specially during their spring kooch. There’s plenty to see. For those who wish to be immersed in the history and culture of Iran, there is no better place to visit the indigenous people of Iran living in Zagros Mountain ranges. We’ve round up 5 main reasons for going and living with the Nomads of Iran.
Top Iran Tours
$1500 Per Day
14 days around Iran Tehran to Tehran
14 days Tehran to Tehran
Day 1
Arrival at Tehran, meet your private tour guide, transfer to Hotel, Overnight Tehran.
Depending on your arrival time and your preference, have choices of Northern Tehran sightseeing.
Enjoy diner by the Darband streams where you can see young Tehran citizens walk up and down the stream.
Day2: Old Tehran Walking Tour
...Read more14 days Tehran to Tehran
Day 1
Arrival at Tehran, meet your private tour guide, transfer to Hotel, Overnight Tehran.
Depending on your arrival time and your preference, have choices of Northern Tehran sightseeing.
Enjoy diner by the Darband streams where you can see young Tehran citizens walk up and down the stream.
Day2: Old Tehran Walking Tour
Let’s walk together in Tehran most chaotic area! The central part of Tehran. We will go to visit a palace which have seen three dynasties and more than 7 kings lived there and 4 kings had crowning ceremonies in it, Golestan Palace. After enjoying a cup of coffee in Golestan palace garden we can go to the enormous bazaar of Tehran and ramble through it, when we get enough of it, let’s enjoy a traditional Persian food or a Kebab.
After lunch we will go to National museum of Tehran and get the chance to know these thousands- year- old priceless pieces.
If it is days between Saturday and Tuesday we can substitute National Jewelry museum with any of the main attractions.
Day 3: Kashan
On the way to Kashan, we may stop in Qom to see the mullah’s city and give a visit to Masuma shrine, th second holy shrine in Iran.For visiting this shrine ladies are supposed to wear traditional way of hijab which will be provided by shrine officials.
Giving a visit to Fin Garden in Kashan then move to the center of the city and enjoy lunch in one of Kashan’s historical houses.
After lunch doing some sightseeing: Broujerdi & Tabatabii Houses the residence of merchants who brought the Persian carpet into fame more than a century ago.
Accommodation : Historical house
Day 4: Deset and ities in the middle of Desert
If you are not claustrophobic we will walk in the corridors of underground shelter in Nushabad, Near Kashan and after that we will head to Abu Zeid Abad to enjoy desert and Dunes.
After visiting a two floor Qanat in Ardestan we will head to Nain.
Going to Nain a city in the middle of desert where we can give a visit to one of the oldest touristic mosque in Iran and having a scenery of a ruined castle by the side of it. If it’s not a public holiday we can visit caved handmade textile workshops in Mohammadieh.
Overnight Ardakan or Aqda
Day 5 :
In the morning Drive to Chak Chak a Zaroastrian fire temple in the mountains.
Then on the way to Yazd visit Maybod and its attractions Dovecots were old form of land fertilizer factory which are extinct now. Though you can see one of the renovated ones in Meybod and if we are lucky and the pottery workshop is open we will make vase of our own!
After Checking in to the hotel and a short rest going to Mirhakhmagh and a two floor water reservoir where Iranian traditional body building takes place in it.
Day 6 :
Yazd is the city of Zoroastrian’s: visiting Ostudans(grave), Temple, and if you like a new museum about their lifestyle.
We will walk through narrow turning allies and visit the magnificent entrance of Jame mosque with its tall minarets and amazing ceramic work.
Dowlat Abad Garden is a Persian garden which was built centuries ago.
In the evening we will enjoy tea in one of roof café in old part of town to enjoy sunset.
Early night to be ready for the next day long drive.
Day 7 :Pasargad
To day we have one of the longest drive on our way to Pasargad.
On the way we will stop in Abarkuh by the 4000 years old cypress tree and enjoy a good cofee there. Then drive the rest of the way to Pasargad, near Pasargad there is a restaurant which serves Pasargad’s local food which is specializedto that area and cooked by local housewives.
After this enjoyable lunch, Let’s go to a place where Persians are the most proud of, Cyrus the great tomb!
Over night Aghamir eolodge in Sa’adatshahr.
Day 8: Persepolis, necropolis
( probably you have read all about this main site ) so I keep calm and let you enjoy it with a dedicated guide of Persepolis!
In the evening meet warm Iranians in Hafez tomb reciting his poems.
Overnight Shiraz
Day 9:
Early in the morning visit the marvelous glass and light work in Nasirolmolk mosque.
Explore the beauties of Zand architecture: Vakil mosque, Vakil Hammam and
AttractiveMoshir Serai In bazaar with tantalizing handy crafts and artwork.
Day 10 drive to Isfahan
You’ll enjoy the 33Bridge and Khajoo Bridge after checking in to your hotel in Isfahan.
Day 11 :Isfahan
Marvel at the amazing royal square (Meydan-e- Naghshe Jahan).
Imam mosque perplexing features besides the impressive tile work at Sheikh Lotfollah mosque will give you the impression of how perfect were Persian tiles art, then it’s the time for plaster art in music room at Aliqapoo palace to amaze you after enjoying lunch we can enjoy the beauty of Chehel sotune (40 columns).
Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 12: Isfahan
Going to the Armenian neighborhood, visiting Vank church which has the characteristic of Zoroastrian Muslim and Christianity all to together after that we and enjoy live traditional Persian music at music.
If you were in the mood of short hike we may go to Ruins of Zoroastrians fire temple to have a panoramic view of Isfahan.
Did you know there were shaking minaret in Isfahan which literally shakes with 5 Richter if you shake the other brick minaret with pushing and pulling by hands?!
Accommodation: 3* hotel
Day 13: Abyane
Visit this exotic village which was so remote that they could keep Their language safe after Muslim Invasion and still talk in old Persian language named Pahlavi.
On the way Natanz
Overnight Abyaneh
Day 14:
Depending on your departure time Drive To IKIA
Drive 4 hours to Air port.
$158 Per Day
2 Days of Kashan
This tour is specialized for watching the process of making herbal water and enjoying the smell of blossoms. Moreover, we've chosen the highlights of the amazing city of Kashan.
A cosy old guesthouse is provided as the accommodation and local dishes as the meals, in this tour.
Arrival and departure are Tehran and the vehicle, depends on the number of travelers, can be sedan, minibus or bus.
$2535 Per Day
Cultural Tour
It's one of the most popular tour of Persia that allows people to visit central of Iran including Tehran, Kashan, Esfahan and Shiraz. These cities have a lot of world Heritage sits such as Persepolis of Shiraz, Naqsh-e-Jahan SQR, Persian Gardens.
Day 1- Tehran
Landing at IKIA, Transferring to hotel for refreshing rest, Tehran city tour
Day 2- Kashan
Drive to Kashan, pearl of desert. Kashan city tour
...Read moreIt's one of the most popular tour of Persia that allows people to visit central of Iran including Tehran, Kashan, Esfahan and Shiraz. These cities have a lot of world Heritage sits such as Persepolis of Shiraz, Naqsh-e-Jahan SQR, Persian Gardens.
Day 1- Tehran
Landing at IKIA, Transferring to hotel for refreshing rest, Tehran city tour
Day 2- Kashan
Drive to Kashan, pearl of desert. Kashan city tour
Day 3- Abiyaneh
Drive to Abiyaneh village, where it is popular for its culture, architecture and landscape
Day 4- Esfahan
Drive to one of the most beautiful cities of Persia. in the afternoon visit Armenian quarter and one of the marvelous churches,
Day 5- Esfahan
Visit Naqsh-e-Jahan SQR including AAli qapu palace, Impressive royal Mosque and Sheikh Lotf allah mosque.
Day 6- Esfahan
Free day
Day 7- Yazd
Drive to Yazd, the oldest adobe city of the world, en route visit Nain
Day 8- Yazd
Yazd city tour, Towers of silence, Fire temple, Jame mosque, Water museum.
Day 9- Zein al din
Drive to Zein al din caravansary where it is located in the heart of desert.
Day 10- Shiraz
Drive to Shiraz, city of flowers and poetry, en route visit Pasargadae
Day 11- Shiraz
Shiraz garden tour will get under way by visiting Eram Garden, Naranjestan garden, Sa'di Garden tomb and Hafez Garden tomb. After waking tour of Zand complex including Fortress, Vakil bazaar and mosque
Day 12- Persepolis
Excursion to Persepolis, free afternoon
Day 13- Departure
Travelers will leave the country with sweet memories.
Inclusions:
1- Iran visa authorization code
2- 12 nights of accommodation in mid-range hotels (B&B)
3- 12 days of guided tours with a professional English Speaking tour guide
4- 12 days of private transport
5- All entrance fees
6- All airport pick ups.