In the heart of Iran’s historical and cultural legacy lies a distinctive calendar system that has withstood the test of time—the Jalali calendar. As a nation deeply rooted in ancient traditions and marked by a rich historical tapestry, Iran boasts…
Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda, is one of the most ancient Persian festivals that is celebrated on the longest night of the year, which falls on the eve of the Winter Solstice. This celebration has been observed for…
Niavaran Palace, located in the heart of Tehran, is one of the most exquisite and opulent palaces in Iran. Built during the Qajar dynasty in the 19th century, it served as a summer residence for the royal family. Today, the…
Golestan Palace is a complex of historical buildings in Tehran, Iran that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace complex consists of several buildings and gardens, all of which are beautifully decorated and intricately designed. The…
Yazd is located in a vast and arid valley surrounded by Shirkuh and Kharanegh mountain range on the margin of the Lut desert plains with the height of 1230m above the sea level. Yazd enjoys a highly cold and partly humid…
Mashhad is located in Kashafrud River catchment basin and at the end of the Mashhad sedimentary plain, between Hezar masjid and Binalood mountains range, at the height of 1050m above the sea level with a mountainous and semi mountainous area which presents a…
Isfahan is a metropolis surrounded by desert and semi-desert districts from east and Zagros Mountains from the west. The distance between the south of the capital of Iran and this city is about 414km and it is located at the height…
Shiraz is one of the biggest cities in Iran and most significant city at the center of Fars province at the height of 1486 m above the sea level, located in the Zagros mountainous area, a highly important protection for the…
Tehran, the Capital of Iran, is located on the south hillside of the Alborz mountain range with the height of 900 to 1800 m above the sea level. Tehran’s climate is greatly defined by its geographical location surrounded by mountains in…
