World Heritage Site by UNESCO

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Opening Hours and Entrance Fees of Historical and Cultural Heritages in Iran for Foreign Tourists

Without a doubt, one of the main concerns for every traveler to a new destination is the cost of the travel. Of course, the costs of traveling to Iran depends on different factors such as time of travel, type of accommodation you choose, whether you choose to use public transportation or not, and so many others. 

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UNESCO world heritage sites in Iran

If you are asking yourself what the World Heritage Site is, the answer is, it’s a place such as a building, city, complex, desert, forest, island, lake, monument, or mountain, which is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as being of special cultural or physical significance.

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Bam Travel Guide, and Tourist Attractions

Iran is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and therefore, there are a number of cities in the country which has more than thousands of years of history. One of these cities is Bam in Kerman Province. The city and its cultural landscape were listed as the World Heritage Site of UNESCO in 2004.

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Persepolis; One of the Most Ancient Civilizations in the History

One of the most visited historical sites in Iran is the Persepolis which is one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. The monument was the center of the great Persian Empire and ceremonial capital of the Achaemenian.

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Golestan Palace; the Combination of Qajar and 18th Century

Most of the capital cities around the Globe are known as a megacity with lots of traffic, however, if you dig in there is always something to see and enjoy.

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Best places to visit in Kashan

Due to numbers of beautiful sights, traditional houses and ancient monuments in Kashan, lots of international tourists consider visiting the city while traveling in Iran. Traditionally, the city has been well-known for its production of silk, carpet, rosewater, and potteries. In this article, we are going to introduce the best places to visit in Kashan.

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History in heaven; Eram Garden

The moment you hear the name of city Shiraz, you can definitely smell the fragrance of citrus, with unparalleled effects in front of you. You can go for hours wandering on its streets and fulfilling your moments with a magnificent flavor, or give your heart to Hafiz and Saadi, and review their poems to learn life lessons.

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Chehel Sotoun Palace; a Persian Garden with Magnificent Mural Paintings

Isfahan is known as a city with numerous beautiful gardens, historical bridges, and palaces. Most of these monuments have a history for at least for a hundred years. 

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Persian Qanat, the traditional water resources in Iran

Since Iran has always been an arid region, inhabitants needed to find a system to preserve water for agricultural and permanent settlements usage, therefore they came up with Qanats which are tunnels underground to conduct the water by gravity.

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Shahr-e Sokhteh; the beginning of civilization 5,200 years ago

Shahr-e Sokhteh, which stands for ‘Burnt City’, is situated at the junction of Bronze Age trade routes crossing the Iranian plateau, in the Sistan and Baluchistan province, in the southeast of Iran.

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Cultural Landscape of Maymand

There are some amazing villages all around Iran, and as a matter of fact, Maymand is one of those. The village is believed to be a primary human residence in the Iranian Plateau, dating back to 12,000 years ago.

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Tabriz Bazaar Complex, the Largest Covered Bazaar in Iran

One of the most important cities in Iran which is known for a cultural exchange since antiquity is Tabriz which is located in the northwest part of Iran. The city is one of the most important commercial centers on the Silk Road and therefore one of the most historical bazaar in the country is located at the heart of Tabriz.

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The ancient city of Susa

With a supreme history, Iran acts as a live museum with numerous valuable objects and museums around the country. In fact, the country has more than 20 properties listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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Gonbad-e Kavus Tower, the remaining evidence of Jorjan

With a great history, Iran represents numbers of historical monuments in the country. 

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Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble

The Shrine and Khanegah of Sheikh Safi al-Din in Ardabil is one of the magnificent monuments in Iran which was built from the beginning of the 16th century till the end of the 18th century. 

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Qara Kelisa, The Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran

When you travel to Iran, one of the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO that you must visit is St. Thaddeus Monastery. 

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Chogan, a horse-riding game originated in Iran

Chogan or as it is said in English “Polo”, is a traditional horse-riding game in Iran with a history of more than 2,000 years. 

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Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan

If you are planning to travel to Iran and visit Isfahan, one of the must-see monuments of the city is Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan. Actually, a travel to Iran and travel to Isfahan is not completed without seeing this amazing place. 

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Bisotun; the ancient complex in western Iran

Iran has a great history and therefore there are many historical monuments in every part of Iran. If you are planning to travel to Iran we must say, Bisotun complex is an archaeological complex containing some items in the western part of Iran in Kermanshah province. 

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Lut Desert

Iran is a vast country with great history, so far 21 cultural and one natural property of the country has inscribed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO (in 2018). 

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Top 9 Persian Gardens

“Iranian love for trees and flowers has gradually turned into an eternal love which has manifested itself in Persian Gardens”.(Arthur Pope)

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Pahlevani and Zoorkhaneh Rituals

Pahlavani and Zoorkhaneh rituals are one of the Iranian traditional sports that has been practiced since ancient time. 

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4 sites added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

In the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee in Bahrain on Saturday,

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Naghsh-e Jahan Square, the Square with Magnificent Architecture

Naghsh -e Jahan Square (Naghsh stands for Image and Jahan for the World), is situated at the center of Isfahan city. 

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Qeshm Island with a unique Geo Park

When planning to travel to Iran, don’t forget about having a visit to the Persian Gulf and the amazing Islands in the area. 

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Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

Shushtar is a city in the southwest part of Iran, about 90 Km from Ahvaz in the province of Khuzestan. 

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Kermanshah travel guide and top tourist attractions

People who travel to Iran for the first time, usually seek for the classic road of Shiraz, Isfahan, and Yazd, however, the ones who travel for the second time, take other routes as an example start from northwestern part of Iran in Tabriz, continue to south to visit Zanjan, Hamadan, Kermanshah, and Shushtar. Kermanshah is a great city for both types of visitors who enjoy cultural trip and ecotourism.

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Top 5 Iranian Handicraft; on the occasion of World Handicrafts Day

June 10th is celebrated as World Handicraft Day worldwide. The World Handicrafts Council was established by the UNESCO with 90 countries as members. 

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Pasargadae, the capital city and the tomb of Cyrus the Great

Pasargadae was the capital city of the Achaemenid Empire under the governance of Cyrus the Great which is also his tomb. 

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Dome of Soltaniyeh; the oldest double-shell dome in Iran

The reason for the importance of Soltaniyeh is the Mausoleum of Il-khan Öljeitü also known as Muhammad Khodabandeh; the eighth Ilkhanid ruler. 

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Takht-e Soleyman, the holy Shrine of Zoroastrianism

The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2003. 

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Tchogha Zanbil, the alive ziggurat

Tchogha Zanbil is an ancient Elamite complex which is located in the southwest of Iran Khuzestan province, 30 Km (19 Mile) to Susa and 80 Km (50 Mile) north of Ahvaz. 

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