Lar

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  • Lar 2025-08-24 16:43

    Only 10 historical houses in Lar registered nationally, official says

    TEHRAN – Around 50 historical houses have been identified in the old quarters of Lar, in the southern province of Fars, but only 10 have been inscribed on the national heritage list, the provincial cultural heritage director said on Saturday.

  • ََAn aerial view of the ancient Bazaar of Qeysarieh in Lar, Fars province, southern Iran. 2025-07-28 17:37

    Expert calls for four-year plan to restore historic bazaar in Lar

    TEHRAN - A senior regional development planning expert has proposed the development of a four-year restoration plan for the Qeysarieh Bazaar in Lar, southern Iran, involving private sector participation and non-governmental organizations.

  • A taste of tradition: Masghati festival returns to Lar 2025-04-07 14:46

    A taste of tradition: Masghati festival returns to Lar

    TEHRAN - The ancient city of Lar in southern Iran is set to host its fourth Masghati festival as part of its culinary heritage.

  • A view of the Sassanid-era Qal’eh-ye Azhdaha Peykar (“Dragon’s Body Fortress”), situated beside a domed structure that according to narratives was constructed centuries ago in commemoration of Nader Shah Afshar’s mother. 2025-01-04 17:31

    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.

  • Culinary heritage of Lar explored at conference in southern Iran 2024-12-01 18:28

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Culinary heritage of Lar explored at conference in southern Iran

    TEHRAN - Lar, a historic city in southern Iran, hosted a culinary conference at the Larestan Science and Technology Tower to examine the region’s rich gastronomic heritage and its potential for food tourism.

  • Masghati: a culinary jewel of Lar 2024-12-01 18:14

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Masghati: a culinary jewel of Lar

    LAR, Fars Province - A translucent dessert, with its gentle floral aroma and silky texture, the Masghati of Lar is a jewel of regional cuisine in the ancient city, situated in southern Iran.

  • Qajar-era cistern joins national heritage list 2024-08-16 17:27

    Qajar-era cistern joins national heritage list

    TEHRAN – Ab-Anbar-e Hasht-Pakh, a Qajar-era cistern recognized for its bizarre architectural design in Lar, has been officially registered on Iran’s national heritage list.