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Ten Reasons to Travel to Iran

Angela Corrias writes in eTN News that you’ve been pondering, mulling over, thinking about it, even planning, yet you still haven’t booked your ticket to Iran.

Welcome to Yazd maze of historic lanes

With its winding lanes, forest of badgirs, mud-brick houses and delightful places to stay, Yazd is a 'don't miss' destination.

Western tourists see Iran as new ‘bright star’

Iran saw the number of Westerners visiting the ancient country with a treasure trove of historic artifacts grow more than five percent last year, data provided by leading travel intelligence analyst ForwardKeys show.

Semnan Caravanserais - Iran

Caravanserais or inns have been around forever. In the city of Semnan, there are several old stone inns. The inns were a place where caravans traveling from China to Europe, would use a resting place. What is also unique about the inns is that they are located in and between the Silk Road. The Silk Route is an old road used by travelers that would go back and forth from Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Sad al-Saltaneh Caravanserai - Iran

In this clip, we visit a historical caravanserai named Saad-al-Saltaneh which is located in the ancient city of Qazvin.

Tehrans Golestan Palace - Iran

A report on Golestan Palace, a historical complex at the heart of the capital, Tehran.

Tehran's Khaanaat Caravanserai - Iran

In this feature, we learn more about caravanserai, their history, origin and function. We get to learn a few things about their architecture and also pay a visit to Tehran's Khaanaat Caravanserai.

The Burnt City - Iran

Do you know where the world’s first brain surgery was performed? How about where the first ever prosthetic eye was made? Such triumphs in human history have taken thousands of years to reach the point they’re at today. And this is where some of mankind’s greatest achievements originated from.

The Tehraniha House in Yazd - Iran

Tehraniha house is an ancient house in the city of Yazd. Now it has been changed to a museum HOTEL NAMED Fahadan, attracting many tourists yearly. The structure is over 150 years old and belongs to the Qajar era.

Meydan Mosque: One of the Most Important Historical Buildings in Kashan

TEHRAN - The Meydan Mosque, counting among the most famous of Kashan's monuments, was built in 1461 during the reign of Jahan Shah Qara-Quyunlu. It was created to commemorate his return from hajj.

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