Titi Stony Caravansary in Siahkal: A Tourist Attraction of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - On the way from the city of Lahijan to Dailaman, north of Iran, is a small and ancient caravansary constructed of brick, stone and gypsum. Titi Caravansary dates back to the Safavid era.
Basslogh: A Popular Persian Delight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Basslogh is a traditional sweet which is very popular in Iran. It can be served both as a desert or a sweet with tea.
Alvand Peak: Mountain Range in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - With an elevation of more than three thousand meters, Alvand is the highest mountain summit in Alvand subrange and one of the important peaks in Zagros Mountains, West of Iran.
‘Reopen California’ Protests Urge End to Pandemic Restrictions (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Protesters marched in several cities across California on Friday demanding the easing of restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak and denouncing Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to shut down some beaches.
Hanam Village in Iran's Lorestan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Hanam is a beautiful village located 25 kilometers south-east of Aleshtar in Lorestan province, western Iran.
Kebar Dam: World’s Oldest Arch Dam
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Kebar dam, the world’s oldest arch dam, has been built on a river with the same name in southwest of the central city of Qom.
Shushtar Hydraulic System: The Oldest Engineering Masterpiece in World
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System dates back to the 3rd century CE and includes parts that are datable to the 5th century BC.
Abu Musa: A Small Island in The Eastern Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Abu Musa Island is the southernmost Iranian island in the Persian Gulf waters and is one of the most pleasant and humid regions of the body of water.
German Doctor Visits Iran to Travel Ancient Route on Horseback
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – While the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has canceled tours and flights in nearly all countries across the world, a German doctor has packed up and visited Iran to travel an ancient route near the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran on horseback.
EU, UNDP to Help Revive Iran’s Hamoun Wetland: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The deputy head of Iran’s Department of Environment (DOE) said the European Union and the United Nations Development Program will allocate funds to help rehabilitate the country’s Hamoun international wetlands.
Matlab Khan; Largest Open-Air Mosque in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Located in the city of Khoy in West Azarbaijan Province, northwest of Iran, Matlab Khan mosque is known as the largest open-air mosque across Iran with unique architectural features.
Kal Namak River; Gorgeous Landscape in Tabas Desert
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Kal Namak or the Salt River of Tabas is a beautiful river in South Khorasan province, eastern Iran.
Tall-E Takht: Historical Landmark in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Tall-e Takht Citadel is an enormous unfinished platform built to one side of a natural hillock in Iran's southern province of Fars.
Tarik Dareh Ski in Iran's Hamedan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - After Shemshak and Dizin, The Tarik Dareh Ski Resort is the third noteworthy ski resorts in Iran. It stands on the hillside of Alvand mountain.
Shafi Abad Caravanserai in Kerman: A Tourist Attraction of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In the past, travelers needed a place to relieve fatigue because of the length of the trip. For this reason, many inns were built on the main Iranian roads.
Nasir Al-Molk Mosque of Shiraz: A Masterpieces of Islamic Architecture in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The atmospheric Nasir al-Molk Mosque, situated in Shiraz, southern Iran, has long been a prime destination for international and domestic travelers.
Vank Cathedral: A Gorgeous Fusion of Islamic, Armenian Architecture
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The centuries-old Vank Cathedral (locally called Kelisa-ye Vank) is widely referred to as an everlasting masterpiece of architecture.
Rudkhan Castle: A Brick, Stone Medieval Castle in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Rudkhan (also Roudkhan or Roodkhan) Castle is a Sassanid (226-651 CE) structure that was rebuilt in the Seljuq era (1038-1118) and later became an Ismaili stronghold.
