Iran - More To Explore In more to explore part 1 we listed 8 locations of Iran's tourists attraction, from north to south. This article is part 1 and the rest of 2 more parts come in a few days. Iranian Handicrafts Store - Vipemo :) The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran Abgineh Museum is The Glassware & Ceramic Museum with a rare collection of clay and glass works from different eras. The building itself is very remarkable with its brick [...]
Gilan & Mazandaran Northern Iran consists of the Southern border of the Caspian Sea and the Alborz mountains. It includes Gilan, Mazandaran and Golestan provinces the northern province of Iran. The major provinces, Gilan and Mazandaran, are covered with dense forests, snow-covered mountains and impressive sea shores. Brief Introduction Located in the Southern Caspian regions, Northern Iran has a pleasant and green atmosphere most of the year. The dense beautiful forests alongside with nice and vast sea shores and high mountains are [...]
Kish & Qeshm Kish and Qeshm are the most important islands in the south part of the country, in the Hormozgān Province, southern coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf. Qeshm is the largest island in Iran. In this article we look at a few tourist attractions of these 2 islands. Kish Brief Introduction Kish is a beautiful island in the Persian Gulf where thousands of tourists (Iranians and foreigners) go there on vacation every year. Mesmerizing coasts, Bazaars, shopping malls, dolphin and [...]
MASHHAD Mashhad is the capital city of Khorasan-e Razavi Province, Iran and located in the northeast of the Iran near the borders of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. The shrine of Imam Reza, 8th Shia Imam situated in Iran. Brief Introduction Mashhad is the second most populous and also, the first holy city in Iran. It was the capital of Iran in the reign of the Afsharid kings (1736–1796). Literally, the word “Mashhad” means “the place of martyrdom” and it gained this name because [...]
TABRIZ Tabriz city is capital of East Azerbaijan Province, Iran located in northwestern of Iran. It's the 6th largest city of Iran with 1.6 million inhabitants. Kandovan is a rock village near Tabriz (60 km) is one of the Iranian top tourist attraction. Brief Introduction Tabriz is one of the important cities in Iran. In 2015, Tabriz was named the World Carpet Weaving City by the World Crafts Council. Many major heavy industries can be found in Tabriz such as automobile [...]
KERMANSHAH Kermanshah city is the capital of Kermanshah province, in west of Iran. it's located 525 km (327 mi) from Tehran the capital of Iran. The major part of people speaks Kurdish. Kermanshah has a moderate and mountainous climate. In this article we listed 3 of the top tourist attractions of Kermanshah and Iran. Brief Introduction Kermanshah is the capital of Kermanshah Province in western Iran. The attractive landscapes, rich culture with unique villages and many element of antiquity in Kermanshah makes [...]
HAMADAN Hamadan is the capital city of Hamadan province, Iran. Hamdan locateted in 320 km (200 mi) from Tehran the capital of Iran. Brief Introduction Hamadan is known as the city of scientists, ancient history and civilization. One of the most ancient capital cities of Iran, called “Hegmataneh” or “Ecbatana” is placed in this city. Located in the foothills of Zagros Mountains, Hamadan is a green mountainous city. It is home to many poets and Iranian scientists and philosophers. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS “HEGMATANEH” OR “ECBATANA” “Place [...]
YAZD Yazd is the capital of Yazd Province, Iran and located in 270 km (170 mi) southeast of Isfahan. Yazd is 15th largest city in Iran. Yazd is a city in central of Iran and located in the middle of Iran plateau. Brief Introduction The city of Yazd is named after a Sassanid ruler of Persia, Yazdegerd I. It was the center of Zoroastrians in Sasanian Empire and still, there are quite unique structures proving this fact such as the fire [...]
KERMAN Kerman city is capital of Kerman province, Iran and It is 10th populous city of Iran. Kerman's located on a large, flat plain, 800km (500 mi) from Tehran the capital of Iran. In this post Vipemo look at the 3 of the most interesting tourist attractions of Kerman. Brief Introduction Kerman was founded in the Sasanian era, in the 3rd century AD, and became the capital city of Iranian dynasties for several times. It is margine with the fabulous Lut Desert [...]
AHVAZ Ahvaz is capital of Khuzestan province and located in southwest of Iran, Ahvaz is home of Persian, Lurs, Arabs, etc. The river of Karun passes by the middle of city. In this article Vipemo take a look at the 3 of the best tourist attractions of ahvaz (more…)
