Iran moves to tax its frequent travelers
Al Monitor | Saeid Jafari: A threefold increase in the departure tax proposed by the government has prompted outrage among many Iranians.…
Tag Archives: Travelling
Dutch adventurer after visiting Iran: I can’t even remember my preconceptions
Berghout, an adventurer and also a blogger and writer, published a report in the Huffington Post about her 31-day travel to Iran,…
Photos: Classic cars, motorcycles exhibition opens in Tehran
The first exhibition of classic cars and motorcycles dating back to 1930s and 1940s was opened in Qasr Museum Garden on Wednesday.…
Photos: Iran unveils historical objects at Zanjan museum
The historical objects are part of the 204 objects belonged to ancient Iran era which have been recently unveiled at a Zanjan…
Photos: After the Wall of Kindness: The Green Wall
After the success of the Wall of Kindness in Iran, the Green Wall has been initiated in northern city of Talesh, Gilan…
Iran aims to attract 1-2mln Russian tourists by removing visa requirements
Iran wants to attract 1-2 million visitors by removing tourist visas for Russian nationals, Iranian Vice President and Cultural Heritage and Tourism…
Photos: Daffodil festival in Iran’s Fars province
People celebrate a traditional festival in Iran’s southwestern province of Fars, a hub producing daffodil flowers. By IRNA
Photos: Laft Village, the port of windcatcher
Laft is a small, beautiful village on Qeshm Island. This coastal village, which is located in the northwest of Qeshm and east…
Photos: Wooden village in Northeastern city of Neyshabour
The wooden village is located 15 km off Mohammad Abad village in Neyshabour and is constructed by contemporary architect Hamid Mojtahedi. The…
Photos: ‘Tarik Darreh’ ski resort, Hamedan
Tarik Darreh ski resort of Hamedan hosts many skiers during winter days. By Tasnim News Agency
Photos: 60 man-made caves in Western Iran belonging to the iron age
The caves were found in northwestern city of Maraqeh by Iranian archeologists.
Photos: Iced Waterfall, Nowdeh village, Ardebil
The picturesque waterfall cascades down 30-meter rocks in the northwestern province of Ardabil, Iran. By Jamejam Online
Photos: Iran marks National Animal Day
In ancient Persia, people celebrated a day named “Bahmanagan” in which they did not eat any type of meat. Environment and animal…
Photos: Nasir ol Molk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran
The Nasir ol Molk Mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran. It is named in popular culture…
Photos: Mid-East’s second largest shopping mall shines in Isfahan
On the outskirts of Iran’s historic city of Isfahan, one of the largest shopping malls in the Middle East, the Isfahan City Center, has taken shape. …
Photos: ‘Saat’ Tower in Tabriz, Iran
Sa’at (Clock) Tower also known as Tabriz Municipality Palace is the city hall and main office of the municipal government of Tabriz, East…
Photos: Double-sided Persian rug
A double-sided silk rug woven by Turkmen weavers [who are based in North Khorasan Province] is a unique artistic work when it…
Photos: Golestan Palace in the course of time
Golestan Palace in Tehran is a unique historical complex in Iran. The 440-year-old palace was the seat of government in Qajar era. The…
Photos: Daroughe house in Mashhad
Daroughe House, a historical house in Mashhad was built by Russian architects in the late years of Qajar era. The house, which…
Photos: Inauguration of Iran’s largest five-star hotel
Iran’s largest five-star hotel ‘Spinas Palace’ was inaugurated Monday night in northwestern Tehran. The first vice-president and the director of the tourism organization…