Larestan

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  • $100,000 miniature rams, Lar’s ecotourism attraction 2025-04-18 17:21

    $100,000 miniature rams, Lar’s ecotourism attraction

    TEHRAN -- For the first time, a Russian zoologist Nikolai Viktorovich Nasonov understood the uniqueness of the miniature rams in 1906 and introduced them to the world of science. It weighs between 35 and 40 kg, while the female one weighs between 25 and 30 kg.

  • 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.

  • Mashhad-Lar flights re-established after 14-year hiatus 2024-06-14 18:27

    Mashhad-Lar flights re-established after 14-year hiatus

    TEHRAN - After a 14-year hiatus, the Mashhad-Lar flight service has been re-established, fulfilling a long-standing demand for pilgrims traveling to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS).

  • Air Arabia to launch flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Lar 2023-08-25 18:25

    Air Arabia to launch flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Lar

    TEHRAN - Air Arabia, an Emirati low-cost airline, is set to launch new direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Lar, southern Iran.