El-Goli Park El-Goli Park is Tabriz is a superbly beautiful historic park, containing an artificial lake with a peninsular mansion. The mansion was formerly a royal residence for the Qajarid crown prince. El-Goli Park is a miniature picture of Tabriz’ great culture, history, and nature. Azerbaijan museum Azerbaijan museum of Tabriz is the second most...Read More

Mashhad is known as the second largest city in Iran after Tehran. The city is ranked second in the country after the capital, both in terms of area and population. The city was originally called Tus, and after that the grave of the eighth Imam of Shia, Imam Reza (AS) became popular as Mashhad. In...Read More

Qom was one of the southern cities of Tehran province decades ago, but became an independent province due to population growth and religious significance. This city was important in the past due to its location on the Silk Road and today it is very important because of the location of the Qom Seminary which is...Read More

Ahwaz is one of the major cities in Iran and the capital of Khuzestan province. The largest oil producing company in the country, called the National Oil and Gas Corporation, is located in this city. The city of Ahwaz is the third largest city in Iran after Tehran and Mashhad and has a population of...Read More

Of course visitors will have to comply with local laws and customs, such as no alcohol and compulsory head covering for women in public, in accordance with Sharia (Islamic law). Iran is safe for female travelers. Iranian women dress fashionably, and the level of respect on the streets could be considered high even by Western...Read More

Iran is home to plenty of the magnificent historical and archaeological sites, bazaars, museums, mosques and gardens while enjoying such diverse natural landscapes as lakes, wetlands, forests, mountains, valleys, islands, caves, springs and waterfalls. They range from hot mineral water showers in the northwest to hiking and skiing in the Alborz Mountains to magnificent architectural...Read More

Iranian history is rich in artistic traditions and many legendary poets, philosophers, architects and skilled artisans have emerged from the country. Persian poets – most notably Hafiz, Saadi, Rumi, Ferdowsi and Omar Khayyam – have left their imprint on world literature. Poetry continues to be a main means of literary expression in modern Iran. Iranian...Read More

f you’ve ever traveled to Iran before, you probably know the major attraction other than the architectural wonders is the delicious, unique and exotic dishes served in the modern or traditional restaurants throughout the country. Iranian varied dishes satisfy all kinds of food taste, and they’re probably the first thing that attracts attention of foreign...Read More

For many Iranians, shopping has become a routine habit. While historic remain the favorite places to shop for most young people, they now face stiff competition from luxury shopping malls all across the country. Despite the sanctions, many modern shopping malls have been appeared in Tehran and other cities in the past few years. Some...Read More

All of Iran’s major cities have their own network of buses, sometimes subway and are linked by highways and railroads. However, traffic congestions, pollution and rapid population growth are all making life more difficult in megacities across Iran. At the same time the facilities available to the public are attracting people living in smaller urban...Read More