The Sasanian or Sassanid Empire (224-651 CE) was the last imperial government before the Arab invasion of Iran. This Sasanian dynasty, which ruled Iran from 224 to 651 AD, belonged to the Sassanid family. The founder of this dynasty was Ardeshir Babakan known as Ardashir I, who was able to establish this government by defeating […]

Karim Khan Citadel, also known as Arg-e Karim Khan,  was built in 1697 following the order and under command of Karim Khan Zand, the famous ruler of the Zand Dynasty. The citadel is a prominent legacy of the Zand Dynasty in Shiraz, especially from the architectural point of view. It is currently under renovating procedure […]

Zayandeh rud also spelled as Zayanderud (meaning Life-giving river in Persian), is the largest river of the Iranian Plateau in central Iran that originates from mount Zard-kuh in the Zagros mountains in Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari province, and flows east in the central plain of Iran until finally flows into the  Gavkhouni Wetland.     Geography […]

Updated June 2026: As of 2026, travel services, tourism infrastructure, and international travel to Iran are operating normally, and visitors can once again explore the country with confidence. Before planning your trip, it is always recommended to check the latest visa requirements, entry regulations, and travel advisories relevant to your nationality. Here is a list [...]

The Persian Gulf is a waterway that runs along the Sea of Oman between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It covers an area of 237,473 km2 and is the third largest in the world after the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Hudson. From east, Persian Gulf is connected to to the Indian Ocean […]

Birding or Birdwatching is a growing branch of ecotourism and is one of the most popular types of “specific purpose tourism”. Surveys in different countries show that usually the educated part of society is interested in this particular type of activity. Unlike other nature hiking branches, such as trekking or climbing, people with less physical […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 River. The first […]

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? As traffic […]