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September 27th, World Tourism Day

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In the opinion of the United Nations, a tourist is someone who visits a country other than the country where he or she lives, provided that the visit is not intended to be occupied and profitable, and at least 24 hours and a maximum of three months in the host country .

Top 10 places you must see in Shiraz

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Vakil Bazaar The wonderfully photogenic Vakil Bazaar is Shiraz ’s main market place and home to hundreds of shops and stalls. Satisfyingly labyrinthine, the bazaar is the place for buying rugs, spices, jewellery, and household goods. Stumbling across teahouses, courtyards, caravanserais, and the traditional bathhouse, you may need more than one afternoon to explore the entirety of the Vakil Bazaa r . The vaulted arched ceilings are a fine example of 18th century Zand architecture, and make for a pleasantly cool atmosphere through which to meander.

Top 10 places you must see in Isfahan

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1:Naqsh-e Jahan square Naqsh-e Jahan Square (also known as Imam Square) is the overwhelmingly impressive central attraction of Isfahan , which features a number of architectural wonders. At the southern edge of the square, which stretches over half a kilometre in length, is the Imam Mosque (or Shah Mosque). Completed in 1629, the UNESCO world heritage site is arguably the premier example of Iran’s Islamic architecture.

Iran is the cheapest tourist destination in the world

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The World Economic Forum, in its six-month report, said Iran was considered the cheapest tourist destination in terms of tourist spending and visited other countries such as Egypt, Malaysia, Russia, Turkey, according to the  International  Press Club   . , Greece, Spain, the United States, France and Italy are more expensive than Iran. At the end of the list, the names of 10 countries, including Peru, Australia, Denmark, Senegal, Norway, Iceland, Barbados, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, are considered to be the most expensive tourist destinations.

7 Wonders of Iran

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1-Persepolis Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire The magnificent palace complex at Persepolis was founded by Darius the Great around 518 B.C., although more than a century passed before it was finally completed. Conceived to be the seat of government for the Achaemenian kings and a center for receptions and ceremonial festivities, the wealth of the Persian empire was evident in all aspects of its construction. The splendor of Persepolis, however, was short-lived; the palaces were looted and burned by Alexander the Great in 331-330 B.C. The ruins were not excavated until the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago sponsored an archaeological expedition to Persepolis and its environs under the supervision of Professor Ernst Herzfeld from 1931 to 1934, and Erich F. Schmidt from 1934 to 1939. 2-Shah Mosque(Imam Mosque) Imam Mosque is a mosque in Isfahan standing in south side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square. The mosque is also known as Shah Mos...

7 EXPERIENCES YOU SHOULDN’T LEAVE IRAN WITHOUT!

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Most travelers see Iran as a once in a life opportunity that’s probably not going to be happening anytime soon. They take as many days off as they can and squeeze in as many cities possible in a 10-day voyage. No wonder why by the end of the trip they are shattered and actually in need of another holiday to recover. A trip to Iran is jam-packed with sightseeing. Just one square in Isfahan takes up almost a day for you to explore. every four attractions situated on each side and if you decide to ditch any, you are very likely to regret it later. I’m not here to blame you for wanting to tick off too many places from your list. I always advice on quality rather than quantity, but there are certain places you just have to see with your own eyes. And you shouldn’t feel guilty about it. But Iran’s not only about shimmering palaces, dazzling mosques and bustling bazaars. There’s a whole new lifestyle emerging in this very complicated region. Let’s pretend you’re short on time, you’re n...

Iranian Food

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Iranian cuisine, also widely referred to as  Persian cuisine , includes the foods,  cooking  methods, and food traditions of  Iran . Iranian culinary styles have shared historical interactions with the cuisines of the neighboring regions, including  Caucasian cuisine , abroad  Kurdish cuisine ,  Turkish cuisine ,  Levantine cuisine ,  Greek cuisine ,  Central Asian cuisine , and  Russian cuisine . Through the  Persianized  Central Asian  Mughal dynasty , aspects of Iranian cuisine were adopted into  North Indian cuisine . Typical Iranian main dishes are combinations of  rice  with  meat  (such as  lamb ,  chicken , or  fish ),  vegetables  (such as  onions  and various  herbs ), and  nuts . Fresh green herbs are frequently used, along with fruits such as  plums ,  pomegranate ,  quince ,  prunes ,  apricots , and...