Sound and Music in Naghsh-e Jahan Square!
Ali Qapu: Ali Qapu Palace is located on the western side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square. This palace is mentioned by tourists because of its special architecture containing six floors. It is said that Safavid Kings sat on the balcony of the palace and watched the games of Polo playing in the square. However, a great […]
Attending Ceremonies and be among the Locals
To experience the diversity in cultures of Iran, you can attend the ceremonies and be in direct contact with the people. The festival of rosewater is performed annually in Qamsar, Kashan.The rosewater ceremony of Qamsar is performed each year in May. People attend this ceremony to see the method of distilling rosewater closely. Rosewater is […]
The Famous Houses of Kashan; The Tabatabai Family
Visiting the traditional houses of Iran leads you to the depth of the lifestyle of the past. Tabatabaei House in Kashan is one of them. Close to the Borujerdi House in Kashan is an old house which is known as Tabatabaei. This magnificent house was the residence of the Tabatabai family. Every detail of the […]
Borujerdi House
Do not miss visiting the historical houses while getting around Kashan.Borujerdi House of Kashan is now the Tourism Management Office of Kashan. This historical house was appointed by UNESCO Convention as the most beautiful historical house of an Asian Country in 2015. It was built late in Qajar period in 1875 AD. The most significant […]
Local People of Abyaneh Village
Abyaneh Historical Village has long been a study site for anthropologists. Because of its remoteness and isolation from the main roads, this village has still kept its old architecture, and culture including language, customs, and clothes. The architecture of the houses in the village is fascinating, they are terraced and all covered with a lump […]
Naghsh-e Jahan Square
One of the best and different experiences of traveling to Iran is visiting the Armenian region of Jolfa. Armenian people living in Isfahan have been sent from Jolfa area in the northwest Iran, near Azerbaijan border, by Shah Abbas’s command in order to be protected. This happened around 1600 AD and in 1604 Armenians inhabited […]
Chehel Sotoun Palace
The main structure of the Chehel Sotoun Palace was established during the reign of Shah Abbas the First and Shah Abbas the second completed it and added some details. This building first was a kiosk that formed the primary core of the building which was surrounded by the middle hall and square pavilions. In Shah […]
Armenian Lifestyle in Jolfa
One of the best and different experiences of traveling to Iran is visiting the Armenian region of Jolfa. Armenian people living in Isfahan have been sent from Jolfa area in the northwest Iran, near Azerbaijan border, by Shah Abbas’s command in order to be protected. This happened around 1600 AD and in 1604 Armenians inhabited […]
Let’s Know Brass better
What is Brass? The combination of Copper and Zinc result in a practical alloy called Brass, known for its yellowish warm tones that can flicker like Gold. The proportions of the copper and zinc make many different kinds of Brass with various attributes. Basic modern Brass is 67% Copper and 33% Zinc. The usage range […]
Pottery in Iran; The Evolution and the Centers of Production
Art instead of Industry Although in the past, Pottery has been known as an industry, now in modern society it is known as art. And although, there is considerable information in relation to Iranian ancient pottery, there are very few documents and written information of ceramics from the Qajar era until contemporary time. At the […]