historical structures
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Jameh Mosque of Ushturjan; a living museum of lavish decorations
Survived in excellent condition, the Jameh Mosque of Ushturjan is an amazing reminiscent of Il-khanid architecture in a town of the same name…
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2,700-year-old military fortress unearthed in northeast Iran
Archaeologists have recently unearthed the ruins of a prehistorical fortress, estimated to date some 2,700 years in Tepe Rivi, northeast Iran.
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Enjoy watching the Zayanderud through Safavid kings' seat
Also known as the Biglar Beigi Bridge, Iran's Khajoo bridge stretches across the Zayandeh Rood River in Isfahan, connecting the old and new textures…
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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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Maqsood Attar Caravanserai
Being located near Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, “Maghsoud Attar” Caravanserai was built on the recommendation of Shah Abbas, by a famous…
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Isfahan's Shahshahan Mausoleum
Shahshahan Mausoleum is the burial place of Shah Aladdin Mohammad, the most outstanding figures of Isfahan who was martyred in 1446 by the order…
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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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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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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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Isfahan's Pirbakran home to ancient cemetery
The Pir Bakran mausoleum, the burial pace of Mohammad ebn-e Bakran, is a historical sepulcher in Isfahan’s Pir Bakran dating back to the Ilkhanid…
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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.