Shiraz, the city of poets, wine, gardens, and the center of Persian culture, is another highlight during your first visit to Iran. It is impossible not to love Shiraz. Here you find a complete guide suggested by me and my friend, Ramin, a local guide about the best places to visit and things to do […]
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Clergymen stroll in an “aba” (loose cloak) while most women cover their bodies from head to toe in a black chador. Qom is the second holiest city after Mashhad and is said to be the most conservative in Iran. That is the main reason why many tourists avoid making a stop here. But I think you
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Varzesh-e bastani is an Iranian sport, which at first served to train Iranian warriors. The ancient Persian wrestling was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site as the world’s oldest form of training. It combines pre-Islamic Persian culture with the spirit of Shiite Islam and Sufism. They practice the sport in a special complex, called Zurkaneh
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The city of Yazd is one of the biggest cities built out of mudbrick, which remained almost entirely intact. Thanks to its remote location in the desert, it escaped all wars and attacks. Besides, Yazd has plenty of monuments related to the Zoroastrian religion. The cozy bazaars of Yazd, restaurants with terraces, cafés overlooking the
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This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see my disclaimer here. Kashan, the quiet oasis city close to the Dasht-e-Kavir desert, is located along the highway to Isfahan. The architecture of the old town adjusts to the desert climate. Arches span over the winding streets, while high brick or clay walls provide
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The Iranian Rial became the most invaluable currency since President Trump revoked the nuclear deal with Iran in 2019. The severe economic sanctions made life hard for Iranians. Prices tripled, unemployment increased, and the national revenues from oil shrank. The Iranian Rial is unstable, and people do not know how much things will cost from
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Atom program, Islamic Republic, Ayatollah, US sanctions, hijab, alcohol ban, women cannot even watch football. It is all true, but we often have no more information about Iran. Although the ancient ruins still remind us of the former greatness of the Empire, from the fabulous blue-tiled mosques in Isfahan to the Persian gardens in Shiraz,
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There is no other place in India where you can learn so much about Indian culture and tradition as in the most divine city, Varanasi. Its ancient name is Kashi, the city of lights, but it is also called Banaras, the city of life. Kashi has welcomed pilgrims for over 2500 years. Those make a
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Located on the banks of the River Ganges, Banaras has been the holiest and most spiritual city of India since ancient times. Besides, Varanasi is known for its fine silk and sarees (traditional Indian dress). Varanasi is different from any other town in India. It affects all your senses. You may hate it because you
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The temples in Khajuraho are mainly famous for their erotic sculptures, although these make up only 10% of all the carvings. Even in the 20th century, many Indians insisted on destroying the temples due to their shameful decoration. Gandhi was also among the supporters. Tagore, a Nobel laureate in literature, disclosed in a letter to
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