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Zavareh; ancient county in heart of desert
Being located northeast of Isfahan's Ardestan, Zavareh is one of the ancient villages of Iran that dates back to the time before the rise of…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan; Paradise home for Polish Jewish children
In a country with decades-long political conflict with the Israeli regime, the greatest Jewish community in the Middle East stands still amidst…
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Isfahan; the land of soaring minarets
The tower, in a wide variety of forms ranging from cylindrical to polygonal, from which the muezzin proclaims the call to prayer five times a…
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Isfahan; city of blue Islamic tiles
If you’ve ever visited Iran's historical cities, in particular Isfahan, you’ve probably been wowed by the blue tiles lining the mosques in the…
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Persian Gulf National Day
The Persian Gulf is a shallow, epi-continental sea approximately 1,000 km long and 200-350 km wide, narrowing to about 60 km across at the Straits…
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People worldwide mark Quds Day in solidarity with Palestinians
Millions of people have taken to the streets for Quds Day rallies around the world to show solidarity with the Palestinians and condemn Israeli…
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Iran's pink mosque
You can find Nasir-Al Molk Mosque, known as the Pink Mosque, in the city of orange blossom, Shiraz. This historical masterpiece lies in Nasir…
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Christians celebrate Orthodox Easter 2022
Orthodox Christians in Europe, Africa and the Middle East celebrated Orthodox Easter on Sunday.
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Mahyar Caravanserai; outstanding example of Safavid art
The journeys of traders and their caravans along the roads across Iran would have been much more difficult if there was no caravansaries that…
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Iranians keep vigil during Laylat Al Qadr
The Night of Glory, Laylat Al Qadr, is one of the odd numbered holy nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan during which the first verses of the…
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Isfahan, Poland on path of solidarity, cooperation
Emphasizing the importance of increasing international interactions and strengthening public diplomacy by the Municipality of Isfahan, the Mayor…
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Muslims around the world celebrating Ramadan
The Muslims across the world welcome the fasting month of Ramadan on Sunday and, unlike previous years, COVID-19 pandemic will not outshine this…
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Isfahan’s Fire Temple
Isfahan’s Fire Temple, Atashgah-e Esfahan, is a Sassanid archaeological site spotted on a hill under the same name. It lies approximately eight…
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Isfahan hosting tourists during Norouz
Covid-19 has not dampened the travel plans of millions of Iranians during the public holidays of the Iranian New Year for a third straight year.
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Enjoy watching a Matthiola incana garden in Isfahan
Blooming in dense clusters, Matthiola incanas and hyacinths are highly fragrant flowers that considered the symbols of spring for Iranians.
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Isfahan's National Art Museum
Having more than 320 artworks, Isfahan's National Art Museum is devoted to the collection and exhibition of archaeological remnants from the…
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Russia-Ukraine war in pictures
As diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions around Ukrainian hit a dead end, Russian armed forces have been deployed in breakaway regions in eastern…
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Kish; Jewel of the Persian Gulf
Located off the southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf, Kish is undoubtedly one of the most unmatched cities in the world. For those with…
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Aurora Borealis; Stunning dance of lights
The northern lights, also known as the polar lights or aurora borealis, are the natural waves of dancing lights in Earth's sky that predominantly…
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Master Ali; the abled shoemaker!
Millions of people in the world live with a disability. It’s hard to make a living while trying to cope with a disability.
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Dar al-Salem home to dead figures
Dar al-Salem or Wadi-al-Salaam burial ground is one of the world's ancient cemeteries in Shiraz dating back to the Islamic era, however, some…
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Zayanderud River comes back home for 10 days
Like many regions in Iran, Isfahan has suffered from a crippling drought in recent years. The water shortage in Isfahan has already lasted for…
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Haj Hasan Javaheri Castle rising out of desert
On your way to Isfahan from Yazd you'll be passing by Nain. Be sure to stop and visit Haj Hasan Javaheri Castle that beautifully rose from the…
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By Afshin Majlesi
Tehran tourism fair kicks off amid virus concerns
Early on Saturday, doors of the 15th Tehran International Tourism Exhibition opened to people as a mounting wave of coronavirus puts high hopes…
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Mollabashi mansion house enjoys wealth of beauties
The Mollabashi( Motamedi) mansion house is an iconic building in Isfahan that represents the true example of the Safavid, Qajarid and Zandieh…
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Varzaneh desert; land of hidden treasures
Being far from classy hotels and restaurants, imagine yourself sleeping in the middle of nowhere, with only a tent under the clear sky counting…
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Isfahan, Iași to get spark back in relations
"Revving up the stagnant bilateral relations between Isfahan and some of its sister cities is one of the subjects of intense interest in public…
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Amirabad palace stands strong against influx of sands
Zavareh is located at the northeast of Isfahan Province, next to the central desert area. It is known that Zavareh had a Sassanian fire temple…
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Iran's Clean Air Day
In celebration of Iran's Clean Air Day, Isfahan transit agencies have teamed up to offer free rides for citizens; the decision has been made…
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Las Luminarias; festival of blazes and horses
About a hundred horses spectacularly jumped through bonfires in a purification ceremony on Sunday during the Spanish festival of 'Las Luminarias',…