The Most Gorgeous Ceilings in the World According to BBC News, some of the world’s most glorious sights can only be experienced if you crane your neck. Imam Mosque in Isfahan, Iran; Castello di Sammezzano in Florence Italy; Ely Cathedral in Cambridgeshire, England; San Pantalon in Dorsoduro, Venice, Italy; Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests,...Read More

Developing Rural Tourism Today tourism is one of the most important industry in the world which can protect ecosystems, increase cultural sensitivity and create social awareness as well as improving economy. In recent years, developing rural tourism attracts a lot of attention to invite those interested in visiting the rural areas and understanding the lifestyle...Read More

Hotu Cave, the Gold Mine of Anthropologists Hotu Cave is located in Toroujen near Behshahr, Mazandaran Province, Iran. Hotu Cave is a historic cave, in which some important ancient antiquities were found. Hotu Cave is on the slopes of Mount Alborz, near Kamarband Caves. The Hotu has two entries at two different heights and a...Read More

Kandovan, the Extraordinary Ancient Rocky Village Kandovan extraordinary ancient rocky village is located in Osku County, Tabriz, Iran. Kandovan (a plural form of Kando meaning a bee’s hive) is a good symbol for manmade art. The cliff dwellings, still inhabited, excavated inside rocks. They formed by volcanic remains from strong eruptions. The ash and debris...Read More

Shushtar and its Historical Hydraulic System Shushtar is located in Khuzestan Province, Iran. It was the summer capital during the Sassanian era. This island city is near Karun River and in fact, this river was channeled to form a moat around the city. The fortress walls, unfortunately, were destroyed in the Safavid era. However, it...Read More

Alamut Castle and its Glory at Night Alamut, a mountain fortress located near Rudbar, Iran, developed as a tourist destination due to its historical significance. It traced back to the Justanid ruler. Alamut Castle was built into the rock in the 9th century. Alamut Castle is still under excavation. The following picture is a fictional...Read More