Art & Culture
Museums
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Mofakham Edifice
Mofakham edifice, the biggest and the most prominent architectural monument of Qajar era was built by Yar Muhammad...
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Tehran Contemporary Art Museum
If you are interested in modern art and you can not afford to travel to the famous museums around the world, here is a special offer for you in Tehran. Tehran Contemporary Art Museum is one of the richest art museums of Iran which had been, in its original form and period of collecting, an exemplary across the world and it still has a lot to say.
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Historical Bath of Qaleh (Ethnography Museum of Hamedan)
Hamedan is one of the ancient cities of Iran and the capital of the first imperial dynasty of Iran, the Medes (c. 678 BC – c. 549 BC). In 2006, Hamedan became the capital of Iranian history and civilization. This city has a mountainous climate in the western part of Iran.
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Education Museum
Education Museum in Isfahan was established in 1381 SH. This museum is placed inside an old house belonged...
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Zourkhaneh and Water Tower of Bank Melli
A long time ago, a zourkhaneh was a place for the traditional system of Iranian athletics. Doing exercises...
Handicrafts
The Fame & Myth
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Suhrawardi (Zanjan)
Shahab ad-Din Suhrawardi, titled as the Illumination Sheikh, and Sheikh-e Shahid is the most important philosopher of the...
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Abu Sahl al-Quhi
Abu Sahl Bijan ibn Rostam al-Quhi, an Iranian mathematician astronomer, was born in Tabarestan (now Mazandaran), lived in...
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Omar Khayyam (Razavi Khorasan)
Hojjat-ol-Hagh, Omar ibn Ibrahim Khayyami Nisaburi, known as Khayyam, is one of the Persian prominent scientists and cultural...
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Shahriar
Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Behjat Tabrizi, known by his pen name Shahriar, was born in 1283 AH in Tabriz....
Dance & Local Games
Persian Foods
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Ghalieh Mahi
The local and traditional foods of southern regions have a crucial position in Iranian food culture and many...
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Traditional Breads in Qazvin
Baking different kinds of bread is common in Qazvin all of which are extremely famous; however, what has made Qazvin breads popular is Lavash that is a round large flatbread traditionally baked in tandoor with a pleasant flavor and quality.
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Qazvin Home-Made Cookies
Art of making cookies is very popular among Qazvin women. Until recently, all sweets common for celebrating Norouz were made at homes. Therefore, women in this province are more occupied with this art on the eve of Norouz.
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Havari Meygoo
Havari Meygoo (Persian: هواری میگو, [havāri-e meygū]) is one of the traditional, delicious and nourishing Iranian foods. One of the provinces where Havari Meygoo cooked is Hormozgan province
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Albaloo Polo
Albaloo Polo (Persian: آلبالوپلو, [Ālbālū Polo]) is delicious and colorful food. This food is often served as ceremonial food at parties and celebrations, thanks to its beautiful appearance. However, it is easier to prepare than most of the superb dishes.