Kandovan Village Kandovan is a village in Sahand Rural District, East Azerbaijan Province. This village exemplifies manmade cliff dwellings which are still inhabited. The troglodyte homes, excavated inside volcanic rocks and tuffs similar to dwellings in the Turkish region of Cappadocia, are locally called “Karaan”.Read More
El Golu Park El Gölü, also known as Shah Gölü is the name of a large historic park containing an artificial lake in south east of Tabriz. In the middle of lake, a building representing the traditional architecture of Tabriz is located. It seems that the lake was originally was used as a water resource for agricultural purposes....Read More
Azarbaijan Museum Azarbaijan Museum is the major archaeological and historical museum in Tabriz. It was established in April 1958. Apart from National Museum of Iran in Tehran, Azarbaijan Museum has the largest collection belonging to different periods of Iran’s history.This museum’s entrance is a great brick portal with big wooden doors guarded by two stone...Read More
Blue mosque The Blue mosque is a famous historic mosque in Tabriz. Constructed upon the order of Jahan Shah, the ruler of Kara Koyunlu. Based on an inscription on the mosque’s portal, the construction ended in 1465. The main feature of this great monument is its unique architecture and amazing tile works and it was...Read More
Shahdad Shahdad is located at the edge of the Lut desert, which is one of the hottest and driest places in the world. The Summers are long and extremely hot, while the winters are short and mild.Read More
Rayen Citadel The medieval mud-brick city of Rayen is similar to Arg-e Bam which was destroyed in an earthquake in December 2003. Rayen displays all the architectural elements of a deserted citadel. It is extremely well preserved, despite numerous natural disasters that have destroyed similar structures nearby, and it is one of the most interesting...Read More
Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine is a historical complex which contains the mausoleum of a renowned Iranian mystic and poet named shah Nematollah Vali. The shrine complex comprises of 4 courtyards a reflecting pool and a mosque with 2 minarets.Read More
Shazde Mahan Garden Shazde garden is a green oasis lying in the heart of the desert located in Mahan, in the Kerman province. Shazde garden (prince garden) is a fine example of how Persian gardens take advantage of natural climates. Its construction was in the late 1900s during the Qajar dynasty and is now on...Read More
Kerman Bazar Kerman Bazar dates back to 600 years ago. Kerman Bazar has remind as a beautiful memorial from ancient time. Stretching from 1200m, the architecture characteristics astonishes the eyes of every visitor and is one of the oldest trading centers in Iran.Read More
Kerman Jame mosque Kerman mosque comprises a rectangular court surrounded by a one-story arcade with four Iwans placed at the center of each one. Because the mosque dates from the 14th century, its tile and mosaic are limited to certain areas. Read More
