Historical Architecture

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
Clay jug from Seljuk period discovered in Zanjan Prov.

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Some Seljuk clay potteries have been discovered in Abhar, Zanjan Province, according to an official.
2020-01-22 18:20
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
Tabriz heritage en route to UNESCO inscription

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iran and Germany are expanding archeological collaboration in line with the plans to inscribe the ruins of Rab’-e Rashidi, an educational complex dating back to the 14th century, in the northwestern East Azarbaijan province, on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
2019-10-20 11:51
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Chehel Sotoun; a blend of prominent Persian garden, glorious palace

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Located next to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Chahar Bagh, Chehel Sotoun Palace is considered as one of the tourist attractions of Isfahan, Iran.
2019-09-15 17:46
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (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.
2019-08-24 15:38
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Difficult but worthwhile ascent

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – One of the mysterious places in Iran which its location made it impossible army of thousands men to pass, is Babak Fort. It sits attractively on a steep-sided mountain in north-western Iran.
2019-08-11 16:21
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Kandovan breathtaking rocky village

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Kandovan is a historical village in Iran's East Azarbaijan province, near the city of Tabriz. It is one of the three rocky villages in the world and the beauties of this village have made it one of the strangest villages in Iran.
2019-06-24 15:14
Abyaneh, an astonishing historical village

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Abyaneh, an exceptional village 40 km northwest of Natanz in central Iran in the foothills of Karkas Mount is a tourist attraction famous for its ancient architecture and its many historical sites.
2019-05-25 16:34
By: Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Unmissable sites to visit in Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Considered as the best manifestation of Iranian art and architecture from the Qajar era (19th and 20th centuries), the incredibly lavish Golestan Palace is an intangible cultural heritage of the Iranian capital.
2019-03-31 12:20
By: Pouya Bazargard

Snowfall in historic village of Masuleh during Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Historic village of Masuleh is one of the must-see sites in Gilan province with breathtaking views which attracts many domestic and foreign travelers every year. Masuleh is a stair village in the Sardar-e Jangal District, in Fuman County, Gilan Province.
2019-03-27 18:57
By: Asghar Khamseh

An exhibition of 4 decades of Iran archaeological discoveries

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – A collection of four decades of Iran's archaeological discoveries is on display at the National Museum of Iran from 5 March to 9 April 2019.
2019-03-11 15:52
Iran to introduce ancient history, civilization to Spain

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Vice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (CHHTO) Ali Asghar Mounesan said on Sat. that his organization will introduce Iran’s ancient history and civilization to Spain.
2019-01-26 11:09
By Ramin Saffari

Tourist attractions in Khaf

KHAF, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Khaf is a city in the northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan. The historical places in Nashtifan Windmills, Zoroastrian graveyard, and Malek Mosque are some of the tourist attractions in the county.
2018-12-15 21:48
Top 10 traits of Iranian realtors

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – A good Iranian realtor is similar in nature to a conductor of a symphony, coordinating the different players to make a successful transaction a reality. At different points in the process, the Iranian realtor is a salesperson, a buyer’s advocate, an analyst, a business manager, a consultant, a negotiator, and a marketer, just to name a few.
2018-08-12 14:22
By: Lachin Rezaian

Yazd, land of brown memories

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The well-preserved mud brick old architecture, distinctive wind-catchers, qanats, numerous historical sites in the central city of Iran, Yazd, make it a necessary destination for any tourist visiting Iran.
2018-08-06 13:48
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Historical hotel in Ahvaz on brink of destruction

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) –‘Ghoo’ or ‘Swan’ hotel is a valuable historical building in the southern city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province. It was built in Qajar Dynasty era. It could have played host to tourists from inside and outside the country, but unfortunately the building is on the brink of total destruction.
2018-07-28 16:05
Historical house of ‘Eftekhar al-Islam’ in Boroujerd

BOROUJERD, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iftikhar al-Islam Tabatabaei’s historical house is one of the most outstanding and scenery residential homes in Boroujerd which consists of three main parts: inner, outer and secluded. This historical house dates back to Qajar dynasty which is located on Aqa Ahmadi Alley, Helal Ahmar St., Safa Ave., Boroujerd.
2018-07-20 17:05
By: Yasser Nazifi Gilavan

Nasir ol-Molk a mosque of whirling colors in southern Iran

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The Nasir ol-Molk Mosque is located in Gowd e Araban quarter, near Shah Cheragh Mosque in Iranian southern city of Shiraz. It was built between 1876 and 1888 in the Qajar era, by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali (Nasir ol-Molk).
2018-05-11 17:19
By: Milad Rafat

Yazd Grand Mosque

YAZD, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The fascinating Grand Mosque of Yazd is in the southern Iranian province of Yazd and it is depicted on the Iranian 200 rials banknote as a manifestation of Iranian-Islamic architecture. It was built in 12th century at the time of Timurid Empire also known as Gurkani.
2018-04-21 17:29
3000-year-old object found in Khash

KHASH, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Police chief of Sistan and Baluchistan province announced the discovery of a 3000-year-old object in Khash, during thief search operations.
2018-01-17 10:34
By: Mahdi Almasi

Great Mosque of Samarra

SAMARRA, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Great Mosque of Samarra is a ninth-century mosque located in Samarra, Iraq, commissioned and completed by the Abbasid caliphate. Its minaret, the Malwiya Tower, is a spiraling cone which is 52 meters high.
2017-12-28 14:46
Sassanid-era pottery unearthed in Mashhad’s Bazeh Hoor

MASHHAD, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Archealogists have unearthed a number of potterywares in Bazeh Hoor site in Mashhad which belongs to the Sassanid and early Islamic eras (224 to 651 AD).
2017-07-09 13:16
By: Amin Berenjkar

Tourists at Shiraz's Vakil Bazaar during Nowruz

SHIRAZ, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Shiraz's main bazaar 'Vakil' is a popular spot for tourists from all around the country and abroad. Established in 11th century AD, this historical bazaar includes a beautiful courtyards, caravansarais, bath houses, and old shops selling all kinds of Persian rugs, spices, copper handicrafts and antiques.
2017-04-01 19:03
By: Babak Barzouyeh

Tourists visit historical venues of Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Nowruz holidays provide a good opportunity to the tourists willing to see historic monuments of Tehran.
2017-03-30 17:36
By: Abbas Poustindouz

Khaju Bridge illumination attracts Nowruz visitors

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – On the occasion of Nowruz holidays, beautiful lighting of Khaju Bridge in Isfahan Province has attracted locals and tourists to the historical site which was built by the Persian Safavid king Shah Abbas II around 1650 and has 23 arches and is 133 meters long and 12 meters wide.
2017-03-28 12:20
By: Meysam Moniei

Tourists visit Taq Bostan during Nowruz holidays

KERMANSHAH, Mar. 26 (MNA) – A historic monument of Sassanid Era, Taq Bostan, has been drawing attention from visitors for 1700 years. The carvings on the stone of the mountain are of the best examples of Iranian art of pre-Islamic age with amazing dimensions of 4.07 meter width and 3.9 meter height.
2017-03-26 18:01
By: Jafar Rahimi

A rainy day in Kabul

KABUL, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Kabul, the Afghan capital, was under rain on Tuesday.
2017-01-04 17:10
By: Mehran Khaki

Mehrastan Castle

MEHRASTAN, Jan. 01, (MNA) – Mehrastan Historic Castle located in Sistan and Baluchistan province dates back to more than 400 years ago. The castle is on the verge of destruction and needs special attention of officials to allocate budget for repair.
2017-01-01 21:04
By: Amin Norouzi

Historical minarets of Herat

HERAT, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Historic minarets of Herat have been 12 in the past and now only five minarets remain and are being rebuilt with funding from UNESCO.
2016-11-27 21:18