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list of pages in Destination Iran with their links:
Iran Travel & Tour Packages > Iran Travel Information > Iran Tourist
Attractions
Iran Tour Packages are the planned Tours to Iran to help you make
the most of your Travel to Iran. Destination Iran is a portal of
major tourist attractions that you can visit during your Travel to
Iran.
Iran Highlights Tour > Iran Culture & History Tour > Iran Travel
Information
Iran highlights Tour has been planned as a one-week tour to the very
highlights of Iran. The tourist destinations, historical sites and
museums planned to be visited during this tour are the most
important spots that you must see.
Iran Classical Tour > Iran Culture & History Tour > Iran Travel
Information
Iran Classical Tour has been planned as a two-week tour to suit
everyone who would like to learn about the most famous cities that
have played key roles in the history and culture of Iran.
Iran In-Depth Tour > Iran Culture & History Tour > Iran Travel
Information
Iran In-Depth Tour has been planned as a two-week tour to the very
depths of history and culture in Iran. No tours could take you to
all the wealth of Iranian ancient civilization in such a short time.
This tour takes you to the very depth of the foundation of Iranian
civilization.
Iran Travel Tips / Iran Travel Advice for Tourists Men & Women
Before you take a trip to Iran, you need to obtain some important
travel advices to get more prepared to make a trip to Iran.
Destination Iran Travel tips are always helpful advices before you
get prepared to go to any country.
Testimonial of Previous Tourists Visiting Iran
Destination Iran has rendered services for several tourists during
its years of guiding tourists in Iran. Here you read the
testimonials of the previous tourists who have already visited Iran.
Iran Travel Information, Travel to Iran, Iran Travel Tips, Travel
Information
Iran Travel Information provides you with all the information you
need to know before you travel to Iran. Here you're going to find
all the information required to plan a well-thought trip to Iran.
About Iran
About Iran is part of Iran Travel Information that you need to read
before you make a trip to Iran. You learn about the geography,
history, arts life in Iran since ancient times.
General Geography of Iran
Iran is a country in southwestern Asia, located on the eastern side
of the Persian Gulf. It lies at the easternmost edge of the
geographic and cultural region known as the Middle East.
Deserts of Iran
Iran is situated in a high-altitude plateau surrounded by connected
ranges of mountains. The well-known deserts of Iran are at two major
regions: 1) Dasht-e-Kavir, and 2) Kavir-e-Lut. They are both some of
the most arid and maybe hottest areas of their kinds in the world.
Mountains of Iran
The whole area of Iran can be divided in to four parts: 1/2
mountains as one part, and 1/4 deserts and 1/4 fertile plains as the
other part. There are two major ranges of mountains called the
Alborz and the Zagros.
Rivers of Iran
There is a vastly extended network of rivers in Iran most of which
seasonally are filled with water. Some permanent rivers run from the
Alborz or the Zagros to the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea.
Sea, Gulf & Lakes of Iran
The bodies of water in Iran can be categorized into sea, lake and
gulf. The Persian Gulf and OMAn Sea are the bodies of water at the
south of Iran. Caspian Sea is at the north of Iran. Also, there are
several inland lakes inside Iran.
History of Iran
History of Iran is a very long complicated story. It consists of
several instances of invasions, resistance, revivals, survival, etc.
Iranian history has witnessed several ups and downs when glories
eras ended up and foreign invaders started another era.
Architecture of Iran, Iranian Architecture
With a history of thousands of years, Iranian architecture has
appeared as a variety from peasant huts, teahouses and garden
pavilions to some of the most beautiful and majestic structures the
world has ever seen.
Bookmaking in Iran, Persian Books
Manuscripts started to be introduced to Iranian arts during
Sassanians by some Manicheans, Christians and Jews. Some books bound
by Manicheans, around 8th and 9th centuries A.D., were found at
Turkistan region in China.
Calligraphy in Iran, Iranian Calligraphers
In fact, calligraphy is one of the most eye catching and fascinating
manifestations of Iranian culture in post-Islam period.
Carpet Designs in Iran, Persian Carpet Designs
Iranian carpet designs, patterns and motifs have been derived and
inspired from nature, history and myths. In fact, the roots of
carpet making must be sought in nomadic life from which it found its
way to the villages and cities.
Carpet Making in Iran
Making knotted carpets were surely regarded as a tradition in
ancient Persia like in today. Iranian carpets consist of warp, weft,
silk pile, wool, cotton or fuzz knotted with weft forming the flesh
of carpets.
Coinage in Iran
In ancient times, coins were minted as means of governmental or
religious propagations and rarely as fixed means of facilitating
business. At about 515 B.C, In Iran, the first Iranian coins were
ordered to be minted by Darius I, Achaemenian emperor.
Glass Woking in Iran
The people in the Iranian plateau had always shown their skill in
cutting and engraving glass. Iranians combined their own traditional
skills with those that they had learned from other nations.
Gold Works & Jewelry in Iran
The inhabitants of Iranian plateau have created exquisite examples
of gold works and jewelry items since ancient times.
Kariz (Qanat) in Iran
Kariz (Qanat) is an ancient water provision technology that can be
described as the greatest contribution made by Iranians to
hydraulics. This system must have been started at least 5000 years
ago in Iran. Kariz system is usually found in central Iran toward
the east and southeast of Iran.
Lacquer Painting in Iran
The origin of this field of art in Iran goes back to late Safavid
period extended to Zand and Qajar eras. Although lacquer works
emerged first since the period of Mongols? advent in the world
history and even before that, lacquer works combined with painting
started to be independently identified in Iranian arts since two
centuries ago.
Metalworking in Iran
In ancient Iran, Elamites decorated their temples by metal works
embellished with mural embossed patterns, statues, figurines and
large vessels.
Miniature of Iran
Based on the figures and motifs Mani, the Iranian prophet, Painter
and Calligrapher, has painted in his book in the 3rd century, he can
be considered the pioneer of painting miniature.
History of Iranian Music, Persian Music
According to an ancient seal found in Choghamish, back to 3400 B.C,
there was the most ancient music orchestra of the world in
Khoozestan province at the southwest of Iran. Music is still a
favorite part of Iranians' lives.
Pottery Making in Iran
The most ancient potsherd found in Iran belongs to approximately
between 8650 and 7000 B.C, unearthed in the Neolithic layers of
Bisotun, Hutu and Kamarband caves. The first potteries were sun
dried and had no patterns on them. Later, they were baked in the
ovens of houses.
Theater in Iran, Iranian Theater
Some early examples of plays in Iran must have started in
prehistoric era while harvesting crops, hunting animals,
round-the-fire evenings, etc. It started by dances, narrations,
storytelling and so on. Several principle features of this period
were transferred to historic periods plays like make-up, mask
wearing, act, gestures and performance agreements.
Tile Working in Iran
Tile making in Iran dates back at least to 1250 B.C, when Chogha
Zanbil temple, a ziggurat, was constructed by Elamites near Susa.
Later, during Achaemenians, it was used as a decorative art on the
walls.
Vernacular structures of Iran
Vernacular structure refers to the structures constructed by the
people living in a locality. It is also called architecture without
architect. The common factors creating the vernacular architecture
in Iranian plateau are climate and accessible constructional
materials.
Bazaars of Iran, Persian Bazaars
Iranian Bazaars, these very old structures, were first formed as a
set of shops at the sides of water streams or rivers in the cities.
Later, they were roofed and changed into present forms we see today
in most of the old cities of Iran.
Ceremonies in Iran, Iranian Ceremonies
Like in any other cultures, since very ancient times, Iranians have
also had special occasions to celebrate and revive traditions.
Feasts are not necessarily happy gatherings. At times, people gather
together to commemorate and honor an event a person, etc.
Chronometry in Iran
The very precise Iranian chronometry started at Nimrooz (meaning
half of day), SE of Iran, on 62 degrees E meridian, at the 6th of
April 1725 B.C.
Games
in Iran
In a vast ancient culture like Iran with its varied climates and
lifestyles, a great variety of games and entertainments have been
commonly given life to its people.
Ismailis in Iran (Assassins?)
Ismailis managed to get some Seljuk officials assassinated in Iran
and turn to be the major threat to ruling Seljuks. During this
period of 170 years, Hasan-e-Sabbah and his successors created
dreadful nightmares for the enemies of Iranians.
Iranian Languages, Old Persian Language, Farsi Language
About 3000 years ago, the inhabitants of Iranian plateau and its
sub-divisions were speaking languages called Irano-Aryan languages.
Mysticism & Sufism in Iran
Mysticism is the heart-felt recognition obtained through revelation
and intuition. Sufism has been defined in different ways. To better
understand these two concepts, one can get a perception by comparing
practical and theoretical mysticism.
Myths
of Iran
Iranian myths consist of the views and perspectives of the
inhabitants of Iranian plateau about the confrontation with good and
evil, gods acts, heroes? braveries and legendary creatures. These
myths play very crucial roles in Iranian culture.
Nomads of Iran, Tribes in Iran, Nomadic Life in Iran
In Iran, nomads move from their winter resort locations to summer
grazing lands with their animals and move back to their winter
resort locations again when it gets cold.
Religions in Iran
Iranians were influenced by Semites, Babylonians and Assyrians?
incantation sayings, magic and spells. Zarathustra rose against such
superstitions and the beliefs of Iranian plateau local people like
worshiping the Sun, the Moon and stars.
Carpet Museum of Tehran, Iran
Carpet Museum of Tehran is a unique collection of exquisite Iranian
carpets put on display in Iran. This is the best place to see a
great variety of designs and patterns on Iranian carpets.
Glassware & Ceramic Museum of Iran, Abgineh Museum
The objects exhibited in this museum, which is also called Abgineh
Museum, belong to a span of time beginning from pre-Islam period up
to the contemporary Iran.
Museum of Anthropology
The building of this museum is situated inside the complex of
palaces called Golestan meaning flower garden. This is the best
place where one can learn about the anthropological aspects of
Irnaians' lives.
National Museum, Iran Bastan Museum
National museum (Iran Bastan Museum, meaning Ancient Iran Museum)
comprises of two Buildings: pre-Islam period & post-Islam period.
There are lots of interesting objects worth seeing on display in
this museum.
Sa'ad Abad Palace Complex Tehran Iran
Saad Abad Palace Complex was first the summer residence of Qajar
kings, and then turned into Reza Shah?s summer residence following
expansion and annexation of some other quarters. Now those
structures are transformed into Palace Museums.
Treasury of National Jewels_Tehran_Iran
A Collection of the most expensive jewels of the world, the
incomparable ?Treasury of the National Jewels? is collected over
centuries. Now they are displayed in a unique collection in Tehran,
Iran.
Iran Tourist Attractions, Iran Historic Sites in the UNESCO List
There are a lot of historic sites and tourist attractions in Iran.
Here you get familiar with those which have been registered in the
UNESCO List of world human heritage.
Iran Photo, Iran Photo Gallery, Iran Photos
Iran Photo Gallery is a collection of Iran photos to make you
visually familiar with various aspects of Iranian culture, history,
arts, architecture, life, nature, etc. The photos in this gallery
are categorized so that you can find the pictures you're looking
for.
Iran Photos, Iran Photo Gallery, Iran Photo, Cities of Iran
Iran Photo Gallery presents Iran photos taken in several cities of
Iran to show you around from wherever you are. The photos of Iranian
cities present you a collection of the main sights you usually see
during your tour to Iran.
Abarkooh Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Abarkooh Photos
Abarkooh used to be a major city on the route of the caravans.
Abarkooh is situated at the heart of the desert between Yazd and
Abadeh in Central Iran. The photos gallery of Abarkooh presents
beautiful pictures of Abarkooh.
Ardestan Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Ardestan Photos
Ardestan is a desert town in central Iran on the way from Kashan to
Nain. Ardestan photos make you familiar with the beauty of this
town. The Ardestan photo gallery presents some of the beautiful
sights of the town via the pictures in this photo collections.
Esfehan Photos, Esfehan Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery
Esfehan is a picturesque city well-known for its breath-taking
monuments. Esfehan Photo Gallery makes you familiar with several
beautiful. This picture collection provides some photos of the most
famous sights in Esfehan.
Hamedan Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Hamedan Photos
Hamedan is an ancient city that has been uninterruptedly inhabited
since 300 years ago. Hamedan photos are showing part of the
interesting sights there. Hamedan photo gallery is an attempt to
introduce this town through its pictures to you.
Kashan Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Kashan Photos
Kashan is an ancient town at the edge of desert in Iran, on the way
from Tehran to Esfehan. Kashan photos are showing part of the
interesting sights in this town. The photos in Kashan Photo Gallery
are just the initial attempt to introduce this beautiful town to the
tourists.
Kerman Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Kerman Photos
Kerman is the capital of Kerman province in SE of Iran. Kerman Photo
Gallery introduces some of the famous historic sights of the city.
Kerman Photos is an attempt to make your eyes familiar with the
beauty of this city before you visit it.
Mahan Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Mahan Photos
Mahan Photo Gallery tries to show the beauty of this little town
near Kerman, SE of Iran. Mahan photos are introducing the famous
monuments at this town. There are other interesting aspects like
life and agriculture to learn about Mahan as well.
Meybod Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Meybod Photos
Meybod is an ancient desert town between Ardestan and Yazd. It's a
picturesque town with beautiful monuments. The remarkable sights in
Meybod witness how flourishing it used to be. The Meybod photo
gallery presents some of the beauty of the town via pictures.
Nain Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Nain Photos
Nain is an ancient town at the edge of desert in Iran. There are
good varieties of spectacular sights in the city representing the
architecture of desert towns in Nain. The photo gallery of Nain
presents its beautiful places via pictures.
Qom Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Qom Photos
Qom Photos could obviously be first of religious theme. Qom is the
second famous religious city of Iran because of the shrine in which
the sister of Emam Reza, the 8th Emam of Shiite Muslims is buried.
Qom Photo gallery illustrates Qom photos here.
Rayen Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Rayen Photos
Rayen is a small town in Kerman province. Rayen Photo Gallery is
where you will find some beautiful pictures of this town at the foot
of Joopar mountains. Rayen Photos is an attempt to show you the
architecture of the walled towns.
Shiraz Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Shiraz Photos
Shiraz is the capital of Fars province in central Iran. The photos
in this gallery include the sights you can visit during your stay in
Shiraz. Shiraz photos are presenting its beautiful spots inside and
outside Shiraz via pictures in this collection.
Tehran Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Tehran Photos
Tehran, as the capital of Iran, is a gigantic city with great
variety of interesting sites and museums. Tehran Photo Gallery tries
to show you this variety through beautiful photos of Tehran museums,
palaces, etc. The pictures in this gallery indicate part of this
variety in Tehran.
Yazd Photo Gallery, Iran Photo Gallery, Yazd Photos
Yazd is a major city at the edge of desert in central Iran. The
monuments in Yazd are implying how the architecture of the buildings
in desert areas are. Yazd Photo Gallery tries to make you familiar
with the visual charm of this beautiful city via pictures.
Photos of Life in Iran, Iran Photo Gallery, Iran Photos
Iran Photo Gallery presents the photos of life in Iran among the
people in the tribes, rural areas, urban areas and various living
atmospheres. The photos showing the life of people in Iran could be
categorized into different groups.
Photos of City Life in Iran, Iran Photo Gallery, Iran Photos
Iran Photo Gallery presents city life as part of Iran Photos.
Various aspects of today's life can be seen in Iran. City Life Photo
Gallery is an effort to present the a general picture of life of
Iranians via pictures.
Rural Life in Iran, Iran Photos of Rural Life
Iran Photo Gallery is an effort to make you familiar with various
aspects of Iranian life through pictures. Naturally, rural life is a
face of life less touched by city influence. Rural Life Photo
Gallery takes you to different villages of Iran to see life via its
photo collection.
Tribal Life in Iran, Iran Photo Gallery, Tribal Life in Photos
Iran Photo Gallery presents tribal life in photos. Various tribes
are living in different parts of Iran. Tribal Life Photo Gallery is
an effort to present the tribal life of the Iranians via pictures.
Photos of Nature of Iran, Iran Photo Gallery, Iran Photos
Iran Photo Gallery presents the photos of nature in Iran in
different categories. The photos showing the various aspects of
natural life and landscapes of Iran could be categorized into
different groups via the pictures in this photo collection.
Photos of Flowers in Iran, Iranian Flowers, Iran Photo Gallery, Iran
Photos
Iran Photo Gallery presents the beauty of flowers in Iran. At this
photo gallery, you're going to see wild flowers growing in Iran as
well as the flowers growing on particular Iranian trees. Iran Photo
Gallery presents Iranian flowers via beautiful pictures.
Photos of Mountains in Iran, Mountains in Iran
Iran Photo Gallery presents the beauty of the Iranian mountains.
There are a large number of mountains in Iran that have created very
picturesque landscapes. The picture collection here presents several
photos to show you to various mountains of Iran.
Photos of Trees in Iran, Trees in Iran, Iran Photo Gallery, Iran
Photos
Iran Photo Gallery presents the beauty of trees in various natural
settings and Iranian gardens. The pictures of this photo gallery
show the trees in Iran. Iran Photo Gallery presents the beauty of
Iranian trees via pictures in this photo collection.
Iran Travel, Iran Travel Information, Iran Tour, Iran Tourism
Services
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Iran, Iran Travel Information, Iran travel advice, Iran Photo
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