MustSeeIran

By: Ali Ghanbarloo

Snowy Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The snowfall, which began in Tehran on Thursday morning, whitened some parts of the city for the second time in winter.
2020-01-09 19:00
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
VIDEO: Autumn beauties near Pasargad

SHIRAZ, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The untouched nature of Sa’adat Shahr, close to Pasargad World Heritage, Fars province, is still painted with beautiful autumn yellow leaves as the region enjoys a moderate temperature in Winter.
2019-12-28 17:31
By: Mehdi Hossein Nejad

Astara beaches covered with seashells

ASTARA, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Astara shores have been covered with various and colorful seashells these days, creating an astonishing scenery in the northwestern touristic beaches of the country.
2019-12-25 09:38
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: 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
By: Rahbar Emamdadi

Untouched nature of Homag in Bandar Abbas

HOMAG, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Homag village, in Siyahu Rural District, Hormozgan province, is among the untouched areas in southern Iran that have kept its flora and fauna in the past years. The region is among the tourist attractions of Hormozgan.
2019-11-30 20:13
By: Mehdi Hossein Nezhadi

‘Medlar Paste’ festival in Astara

ASTARA, Nov. 30 (MNA) – ‘Medlar Paste’ festival was held on Friday in Astara, Gilan, the northern province of Iran. Medlar paste is used as a spice for Astara local cuisine.
2019-11-30 12:51
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: Mohammad Dashti

Snow whitens Iran’s Ardebil

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – With the cold weather sweeping across the country, winter snow has now arrived in the northwestern province of Ardebil.
2019-11-18 17:30
By: Iman Hamikhah

Hamedan in Autumn

HAMEDAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Autumn has given special beauty to the nature of Hamedan province in Western Iran.
2019-11-03 10:11
By: Behnam Yousefi

An autumn journey to Mazandaran

RAMSAR, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The mesmerizing sceneries of Mazandaran province, northern Iran, with its numerous lakes, forest sanctuaries, waterfalls, catch the heart of any nature aficionado.
2019-10-24 17:00
By: Iman Hamikhah

Lost memories in ruins

HAMEDAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – With the expansion of urbanization and increasing migration to cities, the old and traditional architecture of the cities has slowly been destroyed and transformed into apartments and tall buildings. Remnants of old and traditional houses are still visible on some of the streets and alleys of Hamadan. The beautiful houses that represent lost memories.
2019-10-23 20:47
By: Mehdi Zavar

Superb autumn landscapes in Arasbaran biosphere

TABRIZ, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The enchanting landscapes of Arasbaran, a UNESCO-registered biosphere in East Azarbaijan province, have added to the beauty of the region, making it one of the most famous tourist sites in the country.
2019-10-21 14:42
Have you ever tried a lifetime Persian ancient spa?

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A humble usually brick alcove entrance with a tiled or miniature designed portal leads to an open hall underground with the roof at ground level centered with a small pool.
2019-10-20 14:12
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Shahr-e Sukhteh, Iran's archaeological gem

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Shahr-e Sukhteh is a lost jewel in Iran which archeologists consider it as the world's first city in terms of urban texture, population and urban planning. It is the remains of an ancient city and archaeological site of a sizable Bronze Age in southwestern Iran.
2019-09-29 15:08
How much does it cost to travel in Iran?

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The answer to this question depends on your schedule, budget, and unstable exchange rates during your travel in Iran as well as the economy of the country. Here you can find a brief report of what the major travel costs are in Iran at the time of publishing this article “9/22/2019”.
2019-09-29 10:54
By: Mohsen Haddadi

Iran’s Golestan National Park

GORGAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Golestan National Park, commonly known as the Golestan Jungle, is located in Golestan Province, northeastern Iran. It has a variety of habitats, such as temperate broad leaf forests, grasslands, shrublands and rocky areas. The fauna is very rich and consists of Persian leopards, Indian wolves, brown bear, Jackal, wild boars, maral deer, roe deer and wild goats.
2019-09-25 12:33
By: Abdollah Firoozi

Shapour river in Fars prov.

KAZERUN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Sahpour River is located in Kazerun, Fars province, southern Iran. The river has an important role in the agriculture and water supply of the Kazerun county.
2019-09-17 11:15
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: Afshin Majlesi

Eye-opening experience: As many Americans as possible should visit Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Judith Bello, a long-time American peace activist, who has visited Iran for two times, believes such a journey “will be an eye-opening experience”.
2019-09-01 14:04
By: Behnam Yousefi

Cham Chit Waterfall in Lorestan province

DORUD, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Cham Chit Waterfall has created one of the many charming sceneries of the western Iranian province of Lorestan. The waterfall flows through the heart of the Zagros Mountains in Dorud County. The height of Cham Chit is about 20 meters and it is supplied by over a hundred springs emanating from the mountains.
2019-08-26 12:17
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
Picturesque 3D illumination at Karim Khan Citadel

SHIRAZ, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Beautiful 3D illuminations around Arg-e Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel) in Shiraz, southern Fars province, have given a picturesque scenery to the city center's nights. Karim Khan Citadel is the most famous historical structure belonging to Zand Dynasty that ruled Iran during the second half of the 18th century.
2019-08-11 10:30
By: Milad Rafa'at

Karim Khan Citadel in Shiraz

SHIRAZ, Aug. 10 (MNA) – One of the tourist attractions in Shiraz is the 'Arg of Karim Khan' or 'Karim Khan' Citadel. It was built in the early Zand dynasty. The design of the citadel combines military and residential architecture, for it was the home of Karim Khan and the military center of the dynasty.
2019-08-10 11:53