About Iran

History Due to the very old civilization, rich culture and geographical location, Iran plays an important role in the world of arts and crafts. Iranians were among the first nations who use geometry, astronomy and mathematics in architecture and have wonderful skills in making massive domes; the whole of which are manifested in the structure...Read More

All around the world it has been shown that cultural attractions and events are particularly strong magnets for tourism. The term cultural tourism is used for journeys that include visits to cultural resources, regardless of whether it is tangible or intangible. Cultural tourism concerns a traveler’s engagement with a country or region’s culture, specifically the...Read More

Internet Roles Over Daily Lives The Internet has turned our existence upside down. It has revolutionized communications, to the extent that it is now our preferred medium of everyday communication. In almost everything we do; we use the Internet. Ordering a pizza, buying a television, sharing a moment with a friend, sending a picture over...Read More

What is travel visa? A visa is a conditional authorization granted by a country to a foreigner, allowing them to enter and temporarily remain within, or to travel without that country. Visas typically include limits on the duration of the foreigner’s stay, territory within the country they may enter, the dates they may enter, the...Read More

The Annual Event Founded in 1982, Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) is Iran’s largest annual film festival held in Tehran. It is an event that celebrates cultural exchange, displays creative achievements of highly acclaimed cineastes and pays tribute to qualified local and international films. The festival, started in 1982, is under the supervision of the...Read More

History Persians have a deep culture containing great feasts; all of which, rooted in natural occasions and intertwined with delight, and joy. Sepandar Mazgan, too, as one of these beautiful feasts, was a rich occasion; within which, mother earth was worshiped and all women revered. As a symbol of modesty, it means humbleness toward the...Read More

History Actually, archaeological evidence shows that Iranians used musical instruments even during the Elamite era, i.e. 800 BCE. Traditional music of Iran is an expression of love, joy, sorrow, struggle and effort during the victories and defeats experienced over time. The interesting point is that although Iran has been invaded by foreigners during the history,...Read More

The music of Iran encompassing music produced by Iranian artists, influenced other cultures in West Asia, and built up much of the musical terminology of the neighboring Turkic and Arabic cultures; next it reached India through the 16th-century Persianate Mughal Empire, whose court promoted new musical forms by bringing Iranian musicians. Classical Music Iranian classical/...Read More

Persian in general Persian is a language almost as beautiful as its region of origin. Unique, poetic and influential, Persian opens the door to one of the most distinctive Middle Eastern cultures.Persian refers, logically, to the language of Persia. But Persia hasn’t officially existed since about 80 years ago, when the King of Persia, Reza...Read More

Dating back to 1759, this building was a part of the interior residence of Karim Khan of Zand. The basic structure of the Karim Khani Nook is similar to the Marble Throne. Like the latter, it is a terrace. There is a small marble throne inside the terrace. The structure is much smaller than the...Read More

Located in the south-west of Iran, in the lower Zagros Mountains, the property encompasses a group of archaeological mounds rising on the eastern side of the Shavur River, as well as Ardeshir’s palace, on the opposite bank of the river. This was once among the greatest cities of ancient Persia. It is filled with amazing...Read More

Throughout the arid regions of Iran, agricultural and permanent settlements are supported by the ancient qanat system of tapping alluvial aquifers at the heads of valleys and conducting the water along underground tunnels by gravity, often over distances. The eleven qanats representing this system include rest areas for workers, water reservoirs and watermills. The traditional...Read More