The 21st century’s longest total lunar eclipse was observed in Iran’s Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid in Persian), the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC), located 60 km northeast of the southern city of Shiraz. Persepolis (Takhte Jamshid) Persepolis (Old Persian: ‘Parseh’, New Persian:Takht-e Jamshid’) was an ancient ceremonial capital of the Persian…
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, famous for its stained glass windows, is one of the tourists attractions of Iran’s historic city of Shiraz which is frequently visited by domestic and foreigner visitors. Masjed-e Nasir Al Molk One of the most elegant and most photographed pieces of architecture in southern Iran, the Pink Mosque was…
Two Qashqai couples, comprising two brothers and two sisters, held their traditional wedding ceremony on the sidelines of the ninth edition of Pars Tourism Exhibition underway in Shiraz. Nomads Tour in Iran There are about one and a half million nomads in Iran, extending from the border of Turkmanistan to the warm waters of the…
The 5th Middle East Rally Championship wrapped up on Frida with 34 domestic and foreign drivers from Iran, Czech, Oman and Qatar, competing in Shiraz, Fars province. Qatari rally driver Attiyah crowned champion of Shiraz International Rally Qatari rally driver Nasser Salih Nasser Abdullah al-Attiyah has showed his class and gumption in Iran International Rally,…
Tributes will be paid to the great Persian poet Sa’di Shirazi in a ceremony at his tomb in Shiraz, Fars Province on April 21 which is observed as National Sa’di Day. There are several programs to commemorate the world-famous Persian poet Sa’di. President Hassan Rouhani will attend the ceremony in Shiraz on April 20 and…
The Iranians come to Shiraz for celebrating Nowrouz. Some people say that it’s the 5,774th time that Iranians across the world are celebrating the ancient Persian New Year festival, Nowruz. However, some history experts believe that Nowruz has been enshrined and observed for more than 15,000 years, well before the official establishment of the Persian…
Figures show Fars province in general and Shiraz in particular were destinations of about 350,000 foreign tourists in the first 9 months of the fiscal year beginning March 21 2016. Fars province is a gem in the constellation of historical monuments of Iran with over 3,500 registered sites; having been settled in different historical periods,…
The 20 destinations that will be especially hot this year—and the data you need to plan your trip. Today’s fast-changing, hyper-globalized world has no shortage of incredible travel opportunities. This year, we’ve done all the legwork for you in rooting out the best, pinpointing the biggest hotel openings and cultural events of the year—along with…
On Monday night 15 November 2016, the moon was 30,000km closer to the Earth, offering an impressive spectacle to skygazers. Persepolis (Takhte Jamshid) Persepolis (Old Persian: ‘Parseh’, New Persian:Takht-e Jamshid’) was an ancient ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire. The largest and most complex building in Persepolis was the audience hall, or Apadana with 72…
Iran will be the final destination for Russia’s luxurious train dubbed “Golden Eagle”. The train leaves Moscow for Tehran with 40 tourists from Britain, US, Australia, Spain, Canada and South Africa. Golden Eagle will pass Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan in 18 days to get to Tehran. Iran will be a destination for 40 tourists from…
