Iran Travel Guide Qeshm Island, a Diamond in the Persian Gulf Qeshm is a beautiful island located in the Strait of Hormuz. With an area of 1500 km2, Qeshm is the biggest island of the Persian Gulf. Its history dates back to the pre-Islamic era. The remains of Zoroastrian temples and Elamites relics represent the...Read More

Abyaneh, a Diamond in the Heart of a Mountain It is believed that Abyaneh dates back to thousand-and-five hundred years ago. This historical and the oldest village located in Iran attracts numerous native and foreign tourists each year. In this article, Abyaneh will be introduced to you. General Information Abyaneh Village is located in Barzrud Rural...Read More

Heyran Mountain Pass Heyran is a beautiful village located 30 km from Astara County, Gilan Province, Iran. Heyran is a cluster of three villages: Heyran-e Sofla, Heyran-e Vosta, and Heyran-e Olya. The green fantastic Heyran Mountain Pass, with a length of 35 kilometers, displays a unique landscape of nature that is unique in Iran. This...Read More

Iran Tourism FAQs When one decides to travel, some questions may arise in his/her head. Some of the common questions asked about Iran are addressed as follows: Where is Iran located? Located in the Middle East, Asia, Iran is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th largest in the world. It is...Read More

Arg-e Bam, the Beauty of Desert Bam which lies about 1.060 meters above sea level, is situated near Kerman, Iran, in a desert environment. It dates back to the Achaemenid era (6th to 4th centuries BC) and even beyond. However, its heyday was from seventh to eleventh centuries. It was known for the production of...Read More

Nain, the Desert Jewelry Nain is located in Isfahan Province, Iran. In fact, it lies 140 km east of Isfahan. It has an area of a 35.000-kilometer square. It enjoys a desert climate. Due to the ancient monuments of this city, Nain dates back to more than three thousand years ago. Most of the Nain’s...Read More

Kerman, the Gem of Desert Kerman is located in Kerman Province. It is the largest city and also the capital of this province. Kerman became the capital city of Iranian dynasties several times during its history. With a population of about 821.374 (based on the 2011 Census), it is the 10th most populous city of Iran....Read More

Reqez Canyon Introduction Reqez Canyon is among the most beautiful attractions of Fars province, Iran. It is located 30 km from Hassan Abad, Darab County. You can feel the excitement of eco-tours in Reqez Canyon. Reqez means a pristine and slippery path which is completely fit this region out. This canyon enjoys high waterfalls and...Read More

Languages of Iran languages of Iran can be classified as Old Iranian languages such as the language of Achaemanind and Avestan (spoken until 400 BC), Middle Iranian such as the language of Sassanid, Bactrian, and Parthian languages (spoken between 400 BC to 900 AD), and New Iranian which is Persian. Persian also called Farsi is...Read More

Iran Dress Code The Islamic Republic of Iran has a special rule in terms of dressing which is called Hijab. According to this rule, men and women should cover their bodies more than the dress codes used in western countries. The Iranian women are very modest in picking veil or Hijab. They are stylish and...Read More