After centuries, Isfahan bathhouse is still a hot spot

TEHRAN - Isfahan, a stunning ancient city, is home to the Ali Quli Aqa Hammam, a traditional bath that also doubles as an anthropology museum.

By Afshin Majlesi

2023: ten top places to visit in Iran

TEHRAN - A new year means a fresh perspective. When planning trips across Iran in 2023, you may consider this formula liberally.

By Afshin Majlesi

Rig-e Jenn: the bizarre land of elves!

TEHRAN – Whoever named it Rig-e Jenn, may have been deeply troubled by ghosts and the devil there in the heart of the Iranian plateau.

Ghalamzani: Persian expertise for engraving metal objects

TEHRAN – Ghalamzani is the splendid art of engraving superb designs on various kinds of metals such as copper, brass, silver, and gold by the means of carving chisels.

Seven fall destinations offering more than just pretty leaves

TEHRAN - When the heart-shaped leaves turn brilliant red, orange, and yellow in the autumn, color enthusiasts will find autumn gold, which is very rewarding.

10 of the best Persian souvenirs to take home

TEHRAN – Heading to Iran and don’t know what to get? Some say a trip to the ancient land would be incomplete without some nice souvenirs to bring home for yourself, family, and friends.

Magnificent ruins and clues about Persian script evolution

TEHRAN– Apart from matchless royal arts and architecture, the UNESCO-designated Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550– 330 BC), holds treasured clues to the Persian writing and script as well.

Naqsh-e Rajab, reminiscent of a glorious past

TEHRAN - Adjacent to the old Shiraz–Isfahan Road and some three kilometers from Persepolis in a northward direction, you may find Naqsh-e Rajab that embraces magnificent Sassanian bas-relief carvings.

 Azarbaijan Museum: intimate but intricate slices of Iranian history

TEHRAN –Azarbaijan Museum, which is located in the ancient city of Tabriz, may seem quite modest at the first glance, but it is chock-full of Iran’s rich history.

Moayedi ice house: a reminiscent of ancient expertise

TEHRAN - Now a tourist destination for modern trippers, the Moayedi ice house was once an adobe pit surmounted by an adobe dome to store ice for the summertime in Kerman.

By Afshin Majlesi

Eight awe-inspiring natural wonders for your bucket list

Apart from symmetrical mosques, eye-catching mansions, and magnificent ruins, Iran’s diverse and dramatic landscape reveals a wealth of unspoiled scenery that will surprise nature lovers.

Istakhr: a royal residence of Sassanid kings

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Istakhr, which embraces many magnificent palaces, fortifications, and temples, was once a royal residence of the Sassanid kings of Persia and is located near Persepolis, southern Iran.

Tehran after dark: how to have fun at night like the locals

TEHRAN - When the clock strikes and the lights go out, and in the absence of stop-and-go traffic, it may be a good time to visit another face of the Iranian capital.

By Afshin Majlesi

12 travel destinations for nature lovers

TEHRAN— Reconnecting with nature has been shown to offer many mental and physical benefits, not to mention the pleasure of being surrounded by beautiful scenery. The majority of potential travelers to Iran usually think of big cities like Tehran, Isfahan, Yazd, and Shiraz, or ancient monuments like Persepolis or the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan.

Imam Mosque restoration: veteran experts recommend structural monitoring

TEHRAN–On Tuesday, a panel of veteran experts inspected Isfahan’s Imam Mosque, whose floral dome has undergone extensive restorations. They advised the cultural heritage body to launch structural monitoring for the 17th-century monument.

Puzzling minarets worth visiting once!

For centuries Menar Jonban (“shaking minarets”), which stand tall in the ancient city of Isfahan, have been a source of charm for Iranians and even foreign visitors as they are really prone to vibrate!