Berlin’s Accessibility, Affordability, and Culinary Delights
Berlin’s Accessibility, Affordability, and Culinary Delights: The Practical Side of Visiting the German Capital Berlin is not only known for its rich history and vibrant culture but also for its practical advantages as a travel destination. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Berlin offers a seamless travel experience thanks […]
The Acropolis of Athens: A Romantic’s Pilgrimage to the Heart of Antiquity
The Acropolis of Athens: A Romantic’s Pilgrimage to the Heart of Antiquity Acropolis Travel Guide to Greece’s Most Iconic Landmark Introduction: Walking in the Footsteps of History As I approach the sacred heights of the Acropolis, my soul is gripped by a profound sense of reverence. This citadel, perched majestically above Athens, is more […]
Wuyutai Tea House in China
Wuyutai Tea House in China and Its Attractive Activities Wuyutai Tea House, one of China’s most iconic and historic tea brands, holds a special place in the country’s tea culture. Established in 1887 during the Qing Dynasty, Wuyutai has become synonymous with high-quality tea and the preservation of China’s rich tea traditions. Located in […]
Kung Fu in China
Kung Fu in China: A Legacy of Strength and Spirit Kung Fu, or Wushu, is more than just a martial art; it’s a deep cultural expression that blends physical discipline with mental focus, philosophy, and spirituality. The origins of Kung Fu in china date back thousands of years, deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Its […]
Rhythms of China: Exploring Dance and Culture
Dance Across China: A Journey into Traditional Movement and Culture China offers a wide variety of institutions and cultural places where tourists can engage in traditional dance workshops, learning the intricacies of Chinese dance styles. These workshops are a great way to immerse oneself in Chinese culture and explore the rich history behind the […]
European Christmas Markets
Best Christmas markets in Europe Christmas markets are one of Europe’s most cherished traditions, offering a magical blend of festive cheer, handcrafted goods, delicious food, and seasonal decorations. They typically run from late November to just before Christmas, transforming town squares into winter wonderlands. These European Christmas Markets originated in the German-speaking regions of […]
Be in Marco’s shoes-Part two
Exploring Marco Polo’s Journey in Iran: A Look at Soltanieh and Mongol Influence 2: Soltanieh The second stop in Marco Polo’s Journey in Iran is Soltanieh. At this time, we are moving towards the east. On the left, we see the Gorigol lake, which is filled with beautiful birds. Centuries later, the Ramsar Convention […]
Be in Marco’s shoes-Part one
Tabriz City: Explore the Historic City Through Marco Polo’s Journey Initiation: This project is written by a fellow traveler who, together with Marco, flips through the pages of culture and history to find surprising issues in the land of Iran. From reality to legend, places to individuals, nature to human inventions. It resembles when Marco […]
The Lamassu Statue: Guardian of Persepolis
The Lamassu Statue at the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis: Symbol of Ancient History and Universal Peace The Lamassu, a majestic winged bull with the head of a human, stands proudly at the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis, Iran. This ancient statue, steeped in myth and history, serves as a […]
Ibn Sina: Philosopher, Scientist, and Renaissance Luminary
Ibn Sina: Philosopher, Scientist, and Renaissance Luminary – Unveiling His Enduring Legacy Abu Ali Hussein bin Abdullah bin Hassan bin Ali bin Sina, known as Abu Ali Sina, is one of the most famous and influential philosophers and scientists in Iran and of course the world. Ibn Sina, Porsina, Sheikh al-Rais and all-knowing are […]
Zoroastrians of Iran
Zoroastrians of Iran:An Ancient Legacy and Cultural Influence Zoroastrians of Iran Zoroastrians are one of the religious minorities living in Iran, which have a very old history in this land, and many Iranian rituals are derived from or influenced by Zoroastrianism. Currently, Zoroastrians live in several cities in Iran, including Yazd, Tehran, Kerman, Shiraz, […]
Famous Iranian poet, Abolqasem Ferdowsi and his masterpiece Shahnameh
Famous Iranian poet, Abolqasem Ferdowsi and his masterpiece Shahnameh Biography of Abolghasem Ferdowsi Abolghasem Ferdowsi Toosi is an Iranian epic poet and the composer of the Shahnameh and the greatest Persian-speaking Iranian literate who has a world fame. His nickname is “Abul Qasim” and his surname is “Ferdowsi”. In Iran, May 25th is named […]
Discovering Wonders of Science and Technology:the Deutsches Museum in Munich
Discovering Wonders of Science and Technology: The Deutsches Museum in Munich The Deutsches Museum in Munich is one of the world’s largest science and technology museums. It is a popular destination for tourists and offers a wide range of exhibits and activities. Here is some useful information for tourists visiting the Deutsches Museum: Location: The […]
An Iranian village in the heart of Zagros
Sar Agha Seyed History of the village There are evidences around this iranian village of Sar Agha Seyed, based on which experts consider the age of this Iranian village to be related to the Paleolithic period. According to archaeologists, the village of Sir Agha Seyed, like many villages carved in the heart of the mountain, […]
Discovering Paris: A Journey into the Heart of European Culture
Discovering Paris: A Journey into the Heart of European Culture The French capital Paris is one of the most important cities in Europe and one of the leading centers for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture worldwide. The cityscape is characterized by 19th-century architecture, wide boulevards and the Seine. In addition to landmarks like the Eiffel […]
The Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum: A Timeless Masterpiece of Art and History The Louvre, officially the Louvre Museum, is an art museum in the 1st arrondissement of Paris . It is located in the historic Louvre Palace, the former residence of the French kings, on the right bank of the Seine. The Louvre Museum is not […]
The story of classical music of Iran
Original Iranian music, also known as Iranian traditional music and Iranian classical music, includes a variety of instruments and different types of melodies. This type of music, which existed before Christianity and has reached our time mostly orally and by heart, is one of the prominent manifestations of Iranian culture.Iranian music has had a wide […]
Ancient Harps
Shokri’s Workshop “Seifullah Shokri” was born in 1975 in Qazvin. He began his excessive studies of instrument-making at the age of 17 to make contemporary instruments. With this in mind, in 1999 he started his research for the construction of ancient instruments. To speed up this work, he established the first workshop for making musical […]
The Ancient Ceremony of Sadeh
Fire in Avesta*1 has a special role because it is the symbol of life and love. The ancient Iranians burned a fire at all their festivities, and they worshiped Ahuramazda*2 on this pretext. However, the most important ceremony in which they paid homage to their God used to be “Sadeh”. They believed that at this […]
Carpet Museum of Iran
To research on and preserve the ancient carpets of Iran, the Carpet Museum of Iran was established. This museum started functioning before the Revolution in 1979 and is now a very precious collection of old and artistic carpets…The Carpet Museum of Iran was built and established in 1978 and under Farah Pahlavi’s command who was […]
Getting around Bazaars in Tehran. Local Food, Local People, Architecture
If you would like to get more familiar with people’s daily life on your trip to Iran, the best way is to go to shopping centers and bazaars in Tehran. Bazaar of Tajrish one of Traditional Bazaars in Tehran There are traditional and modern bazaars in Tajrish Square. The traditional part with a traditional and […]
Qashoq-zani
Qashoq-zani ,Iranian Celebration The fire has been sacred in Iranian culture. By the ancient Zoroastrian belief, fire is purifying and has the most veneration. On this pretext, before Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Iranians have some fire celebration rituals that one of them is Chaharshanbe-Suri, last Tuesday on the year: The fire jumping festival. People […]
The Ancient Ceremony of Sadeh
Fire in Avesta*1 has a special role because it is the symbol of life and love. The ancient Iranians burned a fire at all their festivities, and they worshiped Ahuramazda*2 on this pretext. However, the most important ceremony in which they paid homage to their God used to be “Sadeh”. They believed that at this […]
Zoroastrians’ Shrine in the Heart of a Mountain “Pir-e Chak Chak”
The Shrine of the cave of Pir-e Chak Chak or Pir-e Chak Chakoo is 40 kilometers away from the village of Kharanaq in Yazd province. It is one of the most important pilgrimage locations of Zoroastrians of Iran and Yazd. After passing a rather short stair, you’ll get to the middle of the mountain that […]
A Magnificent Cooling Structure Called Wind Catcher
Yazd is known as the city of wind towers. If you look up in any part of the city, you can definitely see how they are scattered in the city. If you have been to the southern provinces of Iran before traveling to Yazd, you are familiar with these ventilating towers, but in Yazd and […]
Reading and being Exposed to the poems of Hafez
Come to the tomb of Hafez in Shiraz and ask someone there to read and translate some verses from this great Iranian poet. Shiraz and Hafez are tied together in the pathway of history and in Iran when talked about Shiraz, Hafez is reminded too. The majority of his poems are Ghazal, mostly composed […]
Persian Garden or Paradise
In Shiraz, you can experience walking in many samples of what is known as Persian Garden, or Paradise: Eram Garden, Narenjestan Qavam Garden. Iranian garden is known as Pardis (Paradise) or Ferdows in Persian literature. These gardens have certain characteristics: 1- Being on the pathway of a brook, Qanat, or small fluent river. 2- Being […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nowruz
March 15th Finally, I arrive at Tehran. It took me several hours to get to my place from the airport, for the city was filled with people out there in the streets. Some with shopping bags in hands, some hand in hand and some pointing to things with their hands. “It is near Nowruz. People […]