Iranian history has had a significant impact on the world through art, architecture, poetry, science and technology, medicine, philosophy, and engineering.
Iran's culture, or contemporary Persian culture, has its roots in one of the most ancient civilizations in the Middle East. Throughout history, the Persian cultural radiation of various kinds of literature and arts had a wide presence and influence that transcends the boundaries of place, extending to various parts of the world.
Iran offers dramatic and varied natural landscapes rarely seen anywhere in the world. Deserts and jungles, star-lit skies and beaches, semi-active volcanos, and steeped villages high on the mountains are some of Iran's natural attractions.
The capital city of Iran!
Tehran is the capital city and the most populous city of iran. As one of the main tourist destinations in Iran,it has a wealth of cultural attractions. It is home to royal complexes of Golestan, Saadabad and Niavaran and There are several historic, artistic, and scientific museums in Tehran.Also Azadi Tower and Milad Tower which is 435 meters tall, the tallest tower in Iran, and the sixth-tallest telecommunication tower in the world, is located in Tehran.
The cultural capital of Iran!
Isfahan is a city in central Iran, known for its Persian architecture. In the huge Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the 17th-century Imam (Shah) Mosque, whose dome and minarets are covered with mosaic tiles and calligraphy.The Khaju Bridge is one of the historical bridges on the Zayanderud, the largest river of the Iranian Plateau, in Isfahan.
The city of poets!
Shiraz is a city in south-central Iran, known for its literary history and many gardens. The marble Tomb of Hafez, honoring the revered poet, sits within its own garden. To the east, the Mausoleum of Saadi houses the 13th-century writer's mosaic-tiled tomb and an underground pool. Shiraz is a gateway to Persepolis, the ruined 6th-century-B.C. capital to the northeast, with its immense gateways, columns and friezes.
Do you need a beautiful carpet?!
Tabriz is the capital city of East Azerbaijan Province, in northwestern Iran. Tabriz Bazaar, once a major Silk Road market, is a sprawling brick-vaulted complex selling carpets, spices and jewelry. The rebuilt 15th-century Blue Mosque retains original turquoise mosaics on its entrance arch.
Holy and beautiful!
Mashhad is a city in northeast Iran, known as a place of religious pilgrimage. It's centered on the vast Holy Shrine of Imam Reza, with golden domes and minarets that are floodlit at night.Museums within the shrine include the Carpet Museum, with many rare pieces.Saffron is the most valuable souvenir of Mashhad.
Are you ready for a jungle camping?!
Mazandaran Province, is an Iranian province located along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea and in the adjacent Central Alborz mountain range, in central-northern Iran.Mount Damavand in Alborz is a potentially active stratovolcano, the highest peak in Iran and Western Asia and the highest volcano in Asia.
The Hawaii of Iran!
Kish is an island in Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgan Province, off the southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf. Owing to its free trade zone status, the island is touted as a consumer's paradise, with numerous malls, shopping centres, tourist attractions, and resort hotels.