Masjed-e Imam: A historical jewel in heart of Tehran

TEHRAN - Amid the historic and bustling streets of downtown Tehran, where the Grand Bazaar thrives with merchants and shoppers, stands the majestic Masjed-e Imam (formerly Masjed-e Shah). This architectural marvel serves as a testament to Iran’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual devotion.

By Afshin Majlesi

Lar: a journey through time and culture

Lar is a city where history whispers through its traditional bazaars, centuries-old caravanserais, mosques, ancient ramparts, bizarre-shaped cisterns, and above all, the warm hospitality of its residents. The city’s amalgam of new and old constructions creates a unique rhythm that makes every corner worth discovering.

By Afshin Majlesi

Tourism minister inaugurates multi-storey bazaar of handicrafts in Shiraz

SHIRAZ- In a grand ceremony on Thursday evening, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, officially inaugurated the Art Bazaar of Shiraz, amid hopes to promote traditional handicrafts and visual arts in the ancient city.

Naqsh-e Jahan: a journey through Isfahan’s architectural marvel

TEHRAN – Located in the heart of Isfahan, the ancient city that graces the crossroads of Iran’s north-south and east-west routes, Naqsh-e Jahan is jewel of the Safavid era (1501-1736).

Isfahan’s renowned bazaar of Persian carpets

TEHRAN - Nestled near the UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan’s carpet bazaar stands as a testament to centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.

Kashan: desert city of rose-water and atmospheric places

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan, which sits where Iran’s vast desert, Dasht-e Kavir, begins, has long been famed for its traditional rose-water destinations, atmospheric places, and hospitable people.