The Pasargadae historical complex in Shiraz includes the Tomb of Cyrus the Great, Achaemenid palaces, surrounding gardens, and Islamic-era relics. It's one of the most significant tourist attractions in Shiraz. Each year, many tourists, both from within Iran and abroad, visit this vast historical site and it is considered as a prominent sign of Persian culture and traditions worldwide.   Where is Pasargadae? Pasargadae in Shiraz is one of the...

Each year, the city of Kashan in Iran hosts the Rose Water Festival. It's a time when locals celebrate the rose harvest. Visitors enjoy the sweet smell of roses and learn how rose water is made; a tradition important to Kashan. When is the Kashan Rose Water Festival Held? The best time to experience the Rose Water Festival in Kashan is in May. From mid-spring, the fields of Kashan bloom...

Naqsh-e Jahan Square, also known as Imam Square, is one of the most beautiful destinations in Isfahan tours. In fact, many of the city's ancient structures are concentrated around this square. Throughout its history under various governments, this beautiful square has seen many ups and downs, sometimes neglected by rulers, but today, it enjoys immense popularity worldwide.   Its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List underscores the significance of...

Golshan or Afif Abad Garden in Shiraz The Golshan or Afif Abad Garden of Shiraz is considered as one of famous Iranian gardens and Shiraz attractions, representing a complete example of Iranian floriculture. This garden, a legacy of the Safavid era, was built in 1284 AH in one of the noble neighborhoods of Shiraz. During the Qajar era, the Golshan Garden was purchased by Mirza Ali Mohammad Khan Qavam al-Mulk...

Eram Garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shiraz, known for its beautiful garden-palace setup. The garden is widely loved for its citrus trees and a long street flanked by magnificent cypress trees. Besides the main Qajar-era palace at its heart, the garden is further beautified by tall, ancient cypress trees. Eram Garden, spanning over 110,380 square meters, was nationally registered on November 5, 1974. Join us...

Shahzadeh Mahan Historical Garden in Kerman is one of the most stunning and beautiful attractions in Kerman, Iran. This amazing and picturesque garden, like a paradise nestled in the heart of the desert city of Kerman, has significantly boosted the tourism industry in Iran and Kerman. It is a historic site and a national heritage, not only registered by UNESCO but also introduced in 35 living languages worldwide. Kerman is...

Takht-e Soleyman, regarded as the birthplace of Zoroaster, has witnessed five eras of human history and civilization. This unique and extraordinary site, dating back 3000 years and listed in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, is one of the attractions of West Azerbaijan province of Iran and is located in the city of Takab. Takht-e Soleyman was the largest educational, religious, and worship center before Islam and is considered the most important...

Chaharshanbe Suri is a lively, joyful, and delightful celebration held on the last Wednesday night of the year, marking the prelude to the Persian New Year.   Chaharshanbe Suri is a traditional Iranian festival held at dusk on the last Tuesday of the solar year, just before Nowruz (Persian New Year). It involves various customs like fire-jumping, fireworks, and eating special mixed nuts. Family gatherings, spoon-banging, and other rituals are...

Shab-e Yalda or Yalda Night, also known as Chelleh Night, is one of the oldest Iranian celebrations, held with great enthusiasm on the longest night of the year, the last night of autumn.   Similar to Chaharshanbe Suri and Nowruz, Yalda Night is an ancient Iranian festival that starts at sunset on the last day of autumn and ends at sunrise on the first day of winter. Yalda has always...

The fire temples of Iran served as places of worship for Zoroastrians in ancient Iran and symbolized the profound significance of fire in their lives. These temples were dedicated spaces where Zoroastrians would house fire and perform their religious rituals before it. Many fire temples were constructed in ancient Iran, but sadly, a significant number of them were destroyed when the Arab forces invaded Iran. Some of these ruins were...