Taq-e Bostan

The Farsi term Taq-e Bostan, which means ‘arch of the garden’ is the name of one of those enchanting places so loved by the Persians in which nature and Man worked together to create a ‘paradise’. Laid out around a pool surrounded by large trees that provide refreshing shade, this site a few miles from Kermanshah […]

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Best Iranian dishes | By Louisa Shafia

While traveling to Iran, you will be welcomed by a wide range of delicious delights including some of the most popular Iranian dishes such as Kebabs, Caviar, Pickles, Smoked fish, Samboose, Falafel, Shrimp, Ash. Saffronice cream which blink at you! Just take a look at the vast map and geography of Iran, you will find […]

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Persian Hammam

Iranian Traditional Bath Before introducing the oldest Persian Hammams (Iranian Bath), let’s review some interesting information about the history of the bath house. For thousands of years, washing bodies in rivers has been a religious practice for most nations. The Egyptians bathed in the Nile, and the Indians bathed their bodies (and souls) in Ganges […]

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Famous Caravanserais of Iran

Caravanserais of Iran are of the most spectacular and important historical monuments in the country. Once upon a time, they served places of rest and refreshment for Caravans (Groups of Travelers) who could stop, eat and spend some time there in peace.   Zein-o Din Caravanserai, Mehriz ,Iran  What is a Caravanserai or Robaat? As […]

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Iran Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism or Health Tourism is indeed not a new phenomenon, but goes back to ancient Greece, where people flocked to temples of gods dedicated to the art of healing. Today’s medical tourism has focused on two concepts: expertise and affordability. Some top research centers such as the Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins attract patients […]

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Things That You Only See in Iran!

Every country has its own customs and traditions. Iran is no exception to this rule, habits, however small, that are passed down from generation to generation. In this article, we introduce you some cultural traditions of Iran that you may be interested to know; Things that you only see in Iran and seem very strange […]

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Rumi | Sufi Mystic Poet

The land of Iran has long been the cradle of mystical thought and enlightenment reflections. Thus, over the centuries, countless names have flourished in the field of mysticism and Sufism. One of these great figures is the famous Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi, who is known as Mowlana in Persia and as “Rumi” in West. The most […]

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5 Remarkable Churches in Iran

Armenian Churches in Iran It was in Parthian era that Christianity and the call to this religion were formed in Iran and some converted. Little by little, the shrines of the followers of this religion sprang up around Iran, each one built in a different way. The churches, as a symbol of the Christian world, were beautifully adorned and displayed unmatched architectural features. Today, there are nearly 600 churches in Iran, 90 of which are listed among the National Monuments list and 3 […]

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Iran’s Natural Attractions

If visiting ancient monuments and the beautiful historical mosques of Iran are not enough to satisfy you with Iran excursions, you should definitely visit Iran’s unique natural attractions which will leave you with a world of adventure and good memories, from high mountains to low deserts and from dense forests to exotic springs. Damavand Mountain, […]

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Persian Qanat | Iranian Invention

Several thousands of years ago, ancient Iranians invented a new system called Qanat or Kariz. With this unique invention it was possible to collect significant amounts of underground water and bring it to the surface, which, like natural springs, reaches its surface throughout the year without any help from inside the earth. The word Qanat […]

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