historical structures
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Haftshuyeh Grand Mosque stands in need of renovation
The Haftshuyeh Grand Mosque, as a cultural heritage has largely been destroyed throughout history, and currently, it demands to be renovated…
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7,000 year-old underground troglodyte in Isfahan
The underground troglodyte of Faridan, central Isfahan province, dates back to more than 7,000 years ago. It was discovered on January 8, 2017…
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Cultural Reasons You Should Visit Esfahan Before Tehran
Many would call Tehran a mere concrete jungle, choking in a cloud of smog, but while the capital city is so much more and definitely worth a…
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Saint Stepanos church stands glorious in Isfahan
During the Safavid era, Shah Abbas I transported a colony of Armenian from the town of Julfa in Iran’s northern border to the suburb of Isfahan…
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Iran's Arch of Garden
Inscribed into the base of a towering cliff, these extraordinary Sassanian bas-reliefs of ancient victorious kings divide opinions.
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Oldest engineering masterpiece in Iran
Shushtar, Historical Hydraulic System, inscribed as a masterpiece of creative genius, can be traced back to Darius the Great in the 5th century…
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Tabriz Blue Mosque Abiding Architecture
Tabriz Blue Mosque, also known as Jahan Shah Mosque or Mozaffariyeh Mansion, was built during the reign of Jahan Shah in Kara koyunlu dynasty…
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Menar Jonban;
They really shake!
Visitors flock five times a day to this tiny Islamic monument for the sole purpose of watching as the caretaker ascends to one of the bizarre…
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Reflection of splendid Safavid mansion
Chehelsoton mansion was built in the early 11th century (AH) in a garden during three stages that include building the main and large hall, the…
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Eagle ray palace home to abundant symbolic geometry
Pearl palace or Morvarid palace which is also known as Shams palace is situated in Mehrshahr of Karaj, Alborz province.
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Timcheh Mozaffariyeh; Jewel of Tabriz Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz is recognized as the largest roofed bazaar in the world. In 2010, the UNESCO declared Tabriz Bazaar as a World Heritage…
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Nader Shah Mausoleum
Nader Shah Mausoleum, a building in the Naderi Garden Museum complex, is situated in Mashhad.
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Iran's best kept secrets
Despite its rich history stretching back thousands of years, Iran still lies off the beaten track for most travellers. The joy of travelling…
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Anahita temple
The glorious stone building of Anahita temple was constructed in Iran; the structure is attributed to the Persian water deity, Anahita.
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Isfahan's shaking minarets
Isfahan is one of the oldest and most visited cities in Iran by both locals and international tourists. In addition to a number of beautiful…
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Reflection of history in Arg-e Semnan
One of the most famous attractions in Semnan is the Arg Gate which is the symbol of this city.
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Survived Shir-e Sangi in old city of Hamedan
The historical monument of Stone Lion (Shir-e Sangi) in Hamedan is an amazing statue made of stone located in a square under the same name.
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Unique Iranian architecture in Khosro Abad mansion
Khosro Abad mansion located in Koredstan province attracts many tourists each year due to having unique Iranian architecture.
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The Blue Mosque of Tabriz; The Turquoise of Islam
There are numerous features which put the Blue Mosque on the bucket list of travelers across the world.
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Arg-e Ali Shah in Tabriz
One of the tallest and oldest historical walls in Iran is Alishah Arg of Tabriz;. It is located in the center of Eastern Azerbaijan province.
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Jolfa; Home of Historical Sites
Jolfa is a historical jewel situated at the zero point of Iran, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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Tughrul tower guides travelers through Silk Road
Tughrul tower which is also called Khalifeh Yazid tower is located in Rey County, Iran. It was built nine centuries ago, during the Seljuks Period.…
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Hasht Behesht Palace to undergo renovation
The Director General of Isfahan's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization announced the renovation of the wooden and decorative…
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Agha Noor mosque
Agha Noor mosque is located in Dardasht neighbourhood in Isfahan. Its main building which dates back to the reign of Shah Abbas I, was completed…
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Amir Chakhmagh complex
The most beautiful architectural masterpiece and tile works of the nineteenth century is Amir Chakhmagh Complex located in Yazd. It was constructed…
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Karim Khan Citadel
The Karim Khan Citadel which is also known as Karim Khan Prison was built in the northeast of Shiraz, in 1108 A.H, by the order of the famous…
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Persepolis; victim of history
Persepolis is the Greek name for the Persian Empire capital of Parsa, sometimes spelled as Parseh or Parse and in other words, the capital of…
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Dome of Sheikh Lotfollah mosque exposed to risk of rain penetration
Following the removal of cover on the dome of Sheikh Lotfollah mosque during the tile restoration process, the turquois dome has been exposed…
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Kasegaran School
Kasegaran School is one of the attractions of Isfahan that dates back to the Safavid era. It is located in Imam Hossein square (Sabze Meidan),…
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Khajoo Bridge magnificent structure
The Khajoo Bridge is one of the historical bridges over the Zayandeh-Rood River in Isfahan. It was constructed on the foundation of an older…