Mesr Desert: The Island in the Sea of Sands
Mesr Desert, Travel to Iran, Visit Iran, Desert Trekking , Iran Tour “Mesr; A Desert With The Name Of Egypt” “Mesr” is the the Arabic name of Egypt, a country in north Africa; But you may be surprised to know that there’s another Mesr too, but thousands of kilometers away from current Egypt, and kilometers […]
On the Highest Heights: Mount Damavand
Mount Damavand Climbing Mount Damavand: Iran’s highest peak Mount Damavand may be little known outside its home nation of Iran but, however, Asia’s highest volcano is a delightful challenge for mountaineers. Lets’s take a look into white summit of Damavand. Damavand Peak As you may heard before, mount Damavand is known as the highest mountain in […]
The Lost Churches in Iran
The majority of historical churches in Iran that possess historical and artistic value were built around the eight century A.H. or the 14th century AD, and the period thereafter. However, this does not mean that there were no churches existing in the country before that period. During the reign of Shah Abbas, the Safavid king, […]
5 UNESCO Persian Gardens at a Glance
Iran is home to the ancient ruins of Persepolis and eight amazing UNESCO World Heritage sites. There are many reasons to visit this beautiful country. Persian gardens are considered one of the main spotlight registered in UNESCO World Heritage sites. These gardens, dating back to different periods since the 6th century BC, also feature buildings, […]
The Mysterious Ancient Prison: Takht-e Soleyman
The archaeological site of Takht-e Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic mountain region. Takht-e Soleyman is the holiest shrine of Zoroastrianism and the most important relic of the former Sassanid Empire. Registered in UNESCO, The archaeological site dates from the 6th century. It was partially rebuilt during the […]
The Hottest Spot on the Planet: Lut Desert
The Hottest Spot in the Planet: Lut Desert Let’s see what’s going on the hottest, driest, and most scenic desert on Earth. The Lut Desert, also known as Dasht-e Lut, (registered as World Heritage List) is an extreme landscape in more ways than one. The hyper-arid desert is one of the hottest and driest places […]
The Natural Treasures of Iran
The Natural Treasures of Iran Iran, the mountainous and desert country of Central Asia offers to tourists not only interesting hiking in the Alborz mountains (with the monumental volcano Damavand) or Zagros, but also many interesting towns. But it is a vast country, so the distance between the places is relatively large. In the summer […]
A Mysterious Cave in Iran: The Kingdom of Shapour
A Story of a Mysterious Cave in Iran The Kingdom of Shapour Iran , a country with remarkable varieties, hosts many tourists around the world. However, not all the tourists are familiar with the amazing unknown hot-spots in Iran. In this article, Iran Destination intents to introduce one of the mysterious caves in Iran and […]
4 Spectacular Wildlife Creatures in Iran
4 Spectacular Wildlife Creatures in Iran When someone says the word “Iran,” people immediately seem to think of politics, oil, or burkas. Rarely do they think about wildlife. However, the wild frontiers of Iran are actually home to some incredible animals, some that you may not even have heard of before. Iran has roughly 20 […]
Necropolis: A Journey to the “City of Dead” in Iran
A Journey through Necropolis: The City of Dead Iran undoubtedly is home to one of the oldest ancient civilizations in the world. For centuries, the country is a evidence one of the world’s most powerful empires in the world. However, Iran has survived many wars, conflicts, and confrontations through its history. In following, we take […]