historical sites

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…
2021-06-27 11:57
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…
2021-04-19 11:46
Worn-out urban textures to get renovated in Isfahan

The CEO of Isfahan's Urban Renovation and Improvement Organization said, "2,380 hectares of Isfahan, equivalent to 12% of the total area of this…
2021-04-03 15:19
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…
2021-03-24 14:56
Ruins of majestic historical gateway unearthed near Persepolis

The ruins of a majestic historical gateway, built upon the order of Cyrus the Great, who was the founder of the mighty Achaemenid Empire (ca.…
2021-02-09 10:36
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…
2021-01-13 12:24
Iran's Arch of Garden

Inscribed into the base of a towering cliff, these extraordinary Sassanian bas-reliefs of ancient victorious kings divide opinions.
2020-12-23 12:01
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…
2020-12-17 09:12
Bisotun Inscriptions

Carved into the side of Kuh-e Bisotun (Mt Bisotun) is a series of bas-reliefs and cuneiform inscriptions dating from 521 BC.
2020-12-10 12:58
Bazar-e Sartasari

Kerman’s magnificent 'Sartasari' ('end-to-end') Bazaar is one of the oldest and most memorable trading centres in Iran.
2020-12-08 10:48
National day in honor of Isfahan

Isfahan, historically also rendered in English as Ispahan, Spahan, Sepahan, Esfahan or Hispahan, is a major historical city in Iran.
2020-11-21 10:15
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…
2020-11-07 11:13
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…
2020-11-04 09:20
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…
2020-06-07 10:07
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.
2020-06-01 11:31
Valuable Hebrew inscriptions discovered

The head of the cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts department of Falavarjan County, announced the discovery of historical stone inscriptions…
2020-05-28 10:37
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…
2020-05-26 11:04
Nader Shah Mausoleum

Nader Shah Mausoleum, a building in the Naderi Garden Museum complex, is situated in Mashhad.
2020-03-01 09:52
Historical Armenian Cemetery in Isfahan

The Armenian cemetery in Isfahan, lying to the south of the city between the Armenian suburb of New Julfa and the high hill known as Sofe Mountain,…
2020-01-26 11:04
Awe-inspiring ancient sites of wild western Iran

Leave the bright lights and tourist delights of Esfahan and Shiraz far behind to track down astonishing millennia-old relics among the dusty…
2020-01-14 14:56
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…
2020-01-13 11:18
Anahita temple

The glorious stone building of Anahita temple was constructed in Iran; the structure is attributed to the Persian water deity, Anahita.
2019-12-23 15:31
Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque after refurbishment

Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque, the most significant landmark of Isfahan, is one of the architectural and tiling masterpieces in the world which has…
2019-12-08 11:09
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…
2019-11-28 11:51
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.
2019-10-30 11:05
Falahati Palace in Ilam

Falahati palace was constructed by the order of Gholam Reza Khan, the governor of Ilam, in 1908, during the Qajar dynasty.
2019-10-12 16:01
Iran's National Heritage List welcomed;

Three historical monuments in Natanz

The head of Natanz Cultural Heritage, Handcraft and Tourism Organization said two historical monuments and an administration building have been…
2019-09-22 12:11
Enchanting fortress in heart of dense jungle

Rudkhan castle (Qale Roodkhan) is a historical fortress which is located in the heart of a forest in Fuman, Gilan province; it is an important…
2019-09-21 10:45
Khan Complex

Khan Complex was built by the order of Mohammad Taghi Khan in 1791. Then it was renovated and re- stuccoed three decades later and more decorations…
2019-09-19 10:25
Safavid less known palace in Isfahan

Ashraf Hall is a small part of a Safavid glorious complex that included the Roofed Hall, Eight Palace, Poshte-e Matbakh palace, Rakib Khaneh,…
2019-09-17 11:40