Beauties of Iran

By: Afshin Majlesi

Susa, a top destination for history buffs

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Apart from what our goals for traveling could be, it lets us experience diverse wonders, cultures, history, foods and beauties from around the world. There’s history everywhere, but history buffs doe love specific destinations.
2020-04-07 21:00
VIDEO: A tour through Qajar Museum of Tabriz

TABRIZ, Apr. 04 (MNA) – While the new coronavirus pandemic has hampered tourist visits to historical sites, this video tries to give a tour of Amir Nezam House, or the Qajar Museum of Tabriz, to the history lovers.
2020-04-04 23:00
VIDEO: Wildlife in Iran's Mahvelat

MAHVELAT, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Mahvelat wildlife looks more beautiful in the spring season. Due to its special ecological status, it is the main habitat of the two species of deer and bustard. Fox, wild cat, wolf, hyena, wild rabbit, and all kinds of aquatic birds also can be seen in this area located in Khorasan Razavi province.
2020-03-30 21:18
VIDEO: Breathtaking scenery of Gahar Lake in W Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Gahar Lake, one of the most beautiful highland lakes of Iran, is located in the Oshtorankuh protected zone, Lorestan province. The lake is filled by Oshtorankuh springs, waterfalls and spring wells and its water volume is constant during the summer and winter and most of the lake surface freezes in winter.
2020-03-29 19:07
By: Morteza Rahmani

Mesr Village: A shining diamond in heart of Iran’s deserts

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Mesr is a small rural area surrounded by an ocean of sand at the heart of Iran’s Great Salt Desert (Dasht-e Kavir), Isfahan Province, which attracts thousands of the aficionados every year to its endless dunes.
2020-03-29 12:10
Roseate spoonbill birds

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Roseate spoonbill birds find their food in shallow fresh or coastal waters by moving their spoon-shaped bill from side to side as they walk through the water.
2020-03-23 02:02
By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Meet the most peculiar Iranian garden in desert

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Originally, it was a way to protest against the government policies but the genius plan led to the construction of something wonderful that invites thousands of visitors every year.
2020-03-22 10:22
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Yazd, largest mud brick city in world

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Yazd is the first mud-brick city in the world with distinctive wind-catchers, historical houses, and a number of monuments where hosts thousands of tourists annually.
2020-03-21 15:08
By: Majid Dehghanizadeh

Yazd rejuvenated by spring rain

YAZD, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The rainfall in the last days of winter has refreshed the central city of Yazd, which is preparing itself for the New Iranian Year in few days.
2020-03-16 08:27
By: Majid Asgaripour

Spring blossoms in Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – New blossoms sprouting in the gardens of Tehran are harbingers of hope for a good spring after the cold winter.
2020-03-15 08:20
Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a historical castle located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khorramabad. It is one of the world's architectural masterpieces which has always hosted domestic and foreign tourists every year.
2020-02-18 20:28
By: Maryam Davarnia

Heavy snow blankets Bojnourd's nature

BOJNOURD, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The unprecedented wave of cold weather, which has been sweeping across Iran, has reached Bojnourd, in North Khorasan province, blanketing its nature with heavy snow.
2020-02-12 10:00
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Golestan Palace, glorious palace in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Golestan Palace is one of the most beautiful and historic monuments left in the city of Tehran that shines like a gleaming gem on 15 Khordad Square.
2020-02-08 15:45
By: Asghar Besharati

Beauties of Naaz Islands

QESHM, Feb. 02 (MNA) –The Naaz islands are two tidal islands in the Persian Gulf, on the shore of Qeshm Island. At low tide, the intertidal zone of Qeshm connects the islands to the shore and at high tide, the littoral zone is submerged and two hills become islands. Naaz Islands are a tourist attraction of Qeshm Island and the south of Iran.
2020-02-02 14:16
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Soltaniyeh Dome, largest brick dome in world

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Dome of Soltaniyeh is Iran's magnificent turquoise-brick dome which is considered as a key monument in the history of Islamic architecture and the oldest double-shell dome in the world.
2020-01-26 10:09
VIDEO: Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, stunning whirling colors

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – One of the most beautiful and photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, is Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque. It is one of the tourist attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is known for its colorful lights that are formed by stained glass windows.
2020-01-25 17:44
Safe, beautiful Iran ready to host tourists from around world: tourism min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Emphasizing the country enjoys full security to host tourists, Iran’s Tourism Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan, invited tourists across the world to experience a unique journey to the land of history and civilization, especially during the spring.
2020-01-25 17:07
By: Behnam Yousefi

Saadabad Palace Complex in northern Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Initially built during the Qajar era, Saadabad Complex is home to a number of palaces which were summer residence of royal families during Qajar and Pahlavi regimes. Parts of the complex are now turned into various museums and open to the public.
2020-01-22 11:29
VIDEO: Sarein, city of magical springs

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Sarein a city in Ardabil Province, Iran is one of the most beautiful Iranian cities that lies at the foot of the Sabalan Mountains. It is a natural spa region with numerous hot mineral springs well-known for their therapeutic values. It attracts more than five million tourists annually who travel to this region from different parts of Iran and the world because of climate and hot springs.
2020-01-19 17:44
By: Iman Hamikhah

Frozen waterfall climbing in Hamedan

HAMEDAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The frozen Ganjnameh Waterfall, in the Iranian province of Hamedan, has attracted groups of ice-climbers from across the country who are enjoying the dangerous beauty of the ice walls in winter.
2020-01-18 10:14
By: Behnam Yousefi

Qeshm Island warmly welcomes tourists wishing to escape winter’s cold

QESHM, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The biggest Iranian island situated in the Persian Gulf, Qeshm, is a major destination for Iranian and foreign tourists in winters. Its mild weather and picturesque landscapes attract thousands of tourists every year.
2019-12-31 12:12
VIDEO: Masuleh, the most beautiful stairs village in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The stairs village of Masuleh where roofs and streets become one is located in the middle of green mountains of Gilan, northern Iran. Stairway with a specific architecture, the houses of the village are built on each other and the roof of each house is the courtyard of his upper Neighbor. It is one of the most stunning stairs villages in the country.
2019-12-31 11:24
By: Behnam Yousefi

Meet the mysterious Iranian desert: Rig-e Jenn

SEMNAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
2019-12-07 13:03
By: Morteza Jaberian

Migratory birds return to Karun

AHVAZ, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Every year during the cold season, migratory birds stop in the habitats of the southern Khuzestan province. Karun River is now hosting different types of gulls, heron and cormorant that are passing through the north to the south.
2019-12-07 09:00
By: Mahsa Safari

Breathtaking scenery of autumn in Golestan province

GORGAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – As the autumn comes, Hyrcanian forests in Golestan province reveal part of their impressive beauties in a festival of colors.
2019-12-04 13:10
By: Mehdi Hoseinnejadi

Estil Lagoon embracing autumn

ASTARA, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A major tourist site in the northern Iranian Gilan province, Estil Lagoon is now the scene of colorful trees inviting visitors to take memorable photos.
2019-12-03 16:11
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Dowlatabad Garden; architectural jewel in heart of desert

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Among the spectacular attractions of Yazd, there is a lush and beautiful garden which is one of the most famous gardens in Iran. A garden of unique architecture that has created a green jewel in the heart of the desert.
2019-12-01 15:59
By: Majid Asgaripour

Mesmerizing beauty of Iran’s northern forests in autumn

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran's northern forests are a gem of Autumn-tinged colors this time of the year, particularly in Golestan province where the thick canopy of trees has put on display a wide range of beautiful colors to the spectators.
2019-12-01 12:28
Number of tourists visiting Kerman up by 16%

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The number of tourists visiting Kerman Province, south of Iran, has increased by 16% in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 – September 21).
2019-11-24 17:23
By: Mehdi Almasi

Zanjan covered in snow

ZANJAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The first autumn snow in November in Zanjan province has taken the local people by a pleasant surprise.
2019-11-20 12:19