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Termeh: Iran Elegant Textile With Paisley Design

The following pictures feature Termeh, the hand-woven Iranian fabric.

Birjand; City of Castles - Iran

There are over 20 castles, citadels and fortresses in South Khorasan province. The main reason is because it has always been a strategic region for the central government. Soldiers were trained and prepared to fight invaders. This is the reason why there are also many “Zour-khaneh” or traditional gymnasiums in the region. The sport itself called “Varzesh-e Bastani” (which means ancient sport) is still quite popular. We went to one of them to take look and learn more.

Ahvaz City - Iran

This part of the show features some of the tourist destinations in the city of Ahvaz located in southwestern Iran.

Chehel Sotoun

Chehel Sotoun is a pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool, in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas II to be used for his entertainment and receptions. In this palace, Shah Abbas II and his successors would receive dignitaries and ambassadors, either on the terrace or in one of the stately reception halls.

Chalus Road

Road 59, also known as the Chalous Road (Persian: جاده چالوس‎) or Kandovan Road (جاده کندوان), is an important road for people of Tehran, a large number of whom drive to popular tourist attractions in the north of Iran on weekends and for holidays.

Jameh Mosque

The Jameh Mosque can be seen as a fine example of the evolution of Mosque architecture over twelve centuries dating all the way back to 841 AD.

Naqsh-e-Jahan

Nashqsh-e-Jahan square is situated in the centre of the city of Isfahan.

Ahvaz

Ahvaz has earned the nickname ‘the city of bridges’ thanks to the many crossing over the Karun River which runs through it.

Qeshm Island

The largest of the Persian Gulf islands, Qeshm is a free-trade zone and requires no visa to enter.

Tehran

Don’t be put off by the traffic, smog, or wild confusion because Tehran deserves a chunk of your time.

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