Art & Culture
Museums
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Niavaran Palace
Niavaran Historical Garden Endowed with a fantastic natural and historical beauty, the Cultural-Historic Complex of Niavaran with an area...
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Ebrat Museum
One of the most political and dreadful museums in Tehran is the Ebrat Museum (Persian: موزه عبرت) in the National Garden of Tehran. The contemporary history of Iran has been full of ups and downs, but the events that took place in prisons have marked the darkest page in Iranian history.
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Bandar Abbas Museum of Water
Bandar Abbas Museum of Water is located in 22 Bahman Street of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province. The building...
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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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Ali Qoli Aqa Historical Bath-Museum
Ali Qoli Aqa Historical Bath was built in Bidabad neighborhood in Isfahan by Ali Qoli Aqa, who was one of the courtiers of two Safavid Kings, Shah Suleyman and Shah Sultan Hossain. He constructed the building in 1713 inside one of his complexes.
Handicrafts
The Fame & Myth
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Jaleh Amouzgar (West Azerbaijan)
Jaleh Amouzgar was born in Azar 1318 SH in Khoy. After spending a part of her high school,...
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Ferdowsi (Razavi Khorasan)
Abul-Qâsem Ferdowsi Tousi was born in 329 AH (319 SH), but there is no certainty about the exact...
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Saib Tabrizi (East Azerbaijan)
Mīrzā Muḥammad ʿalī, son of Mirzā ʿAbd-al-Raḥim, known as Saib was born in 999 AH in Tabriz. His...
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Majid Samii (Gilan)
Majid Samii, a physician and neurosurgeon, was born on Khordad 29, 1316 SH (19 June 1937) in Tehran. ...
Dance & Local Games
Persian Foods
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Ash-e Reshteh (Noodle and Bean Soup)
Aash-e Reshteh (Aash: pottage and Reshteh: noodles) is a richly textured soup. Since it has at least three...
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Zereshk Polow ba Morgh (Barberry Rice with Saffron & Chicken)
Zereshk (Barberries) is an ancient berry which grows in Europe and the Middle East. Iran is one of...
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Kale Pache (Head and Legs of Sheep)
Kale Pache is one of the Iranian traditional food not only served in some special restaurants called "Kale...
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Caviar
Caspian Sea caviar is the most aristocratic and expensive food in the world. Caviar is the roe of certain species of fish, which are called sturgeon. It is very time-consuming and difficult process to catch and harvest caviar.
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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.