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...
Emad-Ol-Dowleh Mosque is the name of a 150-year-old mosque in the city of Kermanshah, which is one of the monuments of the Qajar period. The building of the first mosque was built by Imam Qoli Mirza Emad-Ol-Dowleh (Governor of the West) in Kermanshah bazaar. Emad-Ol-Dowleh mosque The architecture of Emad-Ol-Dowleh Mosque The nave is columnar and has many cells. The...
“I`m in Iran!” That`s what I wanted to post during my vacations but could not decide which photos to share with the world. And the reason is the ultimate beauty of the country. My emotions were over the edge, too much feelings… too much photos to share… Olga in Iran So no posts during my trip. Only sightseeing, breathing this magic air, catching smiles of people...
By visiting the gardens in Shiraz, you can have a glance at the cultural history of Iran, at the same time they are a testimony of the unique nature of this civilized city. Iranian gardens have three unique features: First, they are located in the path of water. Secondly, they are surrounded by high walls and finally, they have summer mansions and swimming pools...
Visits the tombs of Hafez and Sa’adi and discovers the power of Sufi poetry over the centuries BY: Wahyuni KamahPrinted in The Jakarta Globe July 4, 2014 Don’t forget to visit Sa’adi’s tomb. His poems are truly humanist and his works are highly respected around the world,” said the passenger sitting next to me on my flight to Shiraz, Iran.I could not forget — the...
BY: WAHYUNI KAMAHPrinted in The Jakarta Globe on June 28, 2014The sky above my head was cloudless and the sun was intense, however, the high humidity reduced me to sweat. It was the end of springtime in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. And my afternoon trip to Shemiran, an area in the north of Tehran, soothed me. Shemiran is situated on the slope...
Natural Attractions in Shiraz are at the forefront of the beauty and splendor of Iran’s natural lands. Enchanting green nature, colorful and fragrant flowers, and breathtaking refreshing rain in spring are the signs of unique attractions that you will encounter while touring around the city of Shiraz. Shiraz has plenty of historical and tourist attractions, for...
Parks in Shiraz are places that simultaneously attract peace, joy, and excitement, they include recreation centers and playgrounds along with artificial green landscapes and flower arrangements. Besides visiting the ancient civilization, art, and culture that are the main attractions of Shiraz, Parks, with the facilities they provide for travelers, are the best...
It is the largest stone building in Iran after Persepolis, which is located in the city of Kangavar in Kermanshah province, on the historic Hegmataneh-Biston-Ctesiphon road. Anahita Temple in Kangavar is the most famous temple of Anahita in Iran. Anahita Temple History of Anahita Temple To the ancient Iranians, Anahita was considered the guardian of water, an angel...
Most of the people of Kermanshah are Shia and like the other cities in Iran, there are one or two synagogues, three or four churches, and a mosque that is for Sunnis. The mosque that belongs to the Sunnis is called “Shafeiie’ Mosque”. This Mosque is one of the most beautiful and magnificent mosques in Iran, which has become a historical masterpiece...