The peak of the caravanserai period in Iran was the Safavid period when Shah Abbas Safavid decided to build 999 caravanserais in Iran. An exact document as to whether or not 999 caravanserais were built is not available, but what is clear is that 54 of these caravanserais remain in Iran today and of these 54, 3 of them have become the share of Kermanshah province...
Nightlife in Isfahan can be very lovely, and memorable experience for any tourist, provided you know where to go and know the sights of this historic and great city of Iran. Isfahan has many historic sights that every one of them has an enchanting gravity for any viewer, and it is safe to say that many of these attractions are more glorious at night. For this reason...
When it comes to souvenirs from Isfahan, a long and endless list of the most delicious sweets and wonderful handicrafts comes to mind. Buying souvenirs from the city you have traveled to is one of the most attractive parts of your trip and in Isfahan. You have many choices because this is a city with unique and fantastic souvenirs in Iran. Shopping in Isfahan is...
As a passionate and history-loving tourist, you should expect plenty of wonderful things to do in Isfahan that awaits you impatiently. Iran a country with rich and unknown ancient history, is one of the most attractive places in the world for visitors who are interested in historical monuments and remnants, and Isfahan is undoubtedly one of its most fascinating...
BY: Wahyuni KamahPrinted in The Jakarta Globe on March 17, 2015 Arrived at the main bus terminal in Yazd, the capital of the eponymous province in Iran, at night, and immediately I had the impression of a city that was wide sprawling. There were no high-rise buildings visible, and the city stretched out flat and low. I couldn’t wait until day broke to see and...
Printed in The Jakarta Globe on December 24, 2014 Having spent a few days in Iran, a republic that implements shariah law, I began to wonder if the country had any churches. My curiosity was answered when I stayed in Isfahan, 340 kilometers south of Tehran. Although the cities that I visited in Iran are all uniquely stunning, I must say that Isfahan is the most...
BY: Wahyuni KamahPrinted in The Jakarta Globe on July 13, 2015 I traveled to by car to Neyshabur, 115 kilometers west of Mashhad, the capital of Iran’s Razavi Khorasan province. On the way, I passed a mountain range. Neyshabur is famous for its fertile land and pleasant climate. It borders the high mountains of Bilanud to the north, from where the chilly...
Kashan: A Gem of Traditional Persian Architecture BY: Wahyuni KamahPrinted in The Jakarta Globe on July 1, 2015 Here I am in Kashan, a city in Isfahan Province, about a three-hour drive to the south of Iran’s capital Tehran. The city of around 280,000 people was the capital of the Persian Empire during the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid II (1642-1666) of the...
The holy city of Mashhad welcomes visitors and pilgrims alike to experience the spiritual wonders and colorful bazaars the city has to offer. BY: Wahyuni KamahPrinted in The Jakarta Globe on October 24, 2014 Traffic … traffic,” my driver Reza said desperately as we neared my hotel in the busiest area of Mashhad on a sunny day. Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city and...
Meighan Pond, listening to the birds Meighan desert Pond is located in Markazi province, 12 km northeast of Arak, at the lowest point of the plain of Arak region, near the tourist villages of Rahzan, Deh Namak, and Tarmzad. The word of Meighan means believing or what anyone who hears believes. History of the Pond Archaeologically, it dates back to the Paleocene, in...