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10/02/2018

Niavaran Complex, Tehran’s Cultural Goldmine
Teaching the modern world about true luxurious and prestige, the royal Persian emperors left no stone unturned in their garden of material desires. The Niavaran Palace; the birthplace of the modern-day luxury. https://goo.gl/it6Kbf


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The Persian royalty, leaving no material desire unfulfilled also did not fail to leave little behind; the Niavaran Complex being one of Iran’s top destinations and main pillar of Iranian/Persian culture awaits the attention of visitors from all around!

06/02/2018

The Historical Jahan Nama Garden in Shiraz
A Persian garden, so magnificent the great poet, Hafez, even wrote about it… After its many years of flourishing, its devastation and final resurrection, travelers now have a chance to tread in the footsteps of some of ancient Persia and the world’s greatest humans! https://goo.gl/MJQRU4


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The antiquated Jahan Nama Garden (Bagh-e Jahan Nama), is a beautiful Persian garden that has continued to lure-in visitors through its centuries of history! A Persian garden, so magnificent the great poet, Hafez, even wrote about it… After its many years of flourishing, its devastation and final r...

29/01/2018

The Unforgettable Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Qavam) in Shiraz, Iran
Check out the Qavam House, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Shiraz’s top most frequented destinations in historical Shiraz, Iran! https://goo.gl/X8mGBQ


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As an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s no wonder that the Qavam House, located in Narenjestan-e Qavam Garden is one of Shiraz’s top destinations!

24/01/2018

The Ancient Atigh Jame Mosque of Shiraz
Ironically predating the prevalence of Islam in Iran, the beautiful Atigh Jame Mosque stands tall after over 1,000 years! https://goo.gl/MBf5Sh


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The oldest in Shiraz and one of the oldest in Iran, the Atigh Jame Mosque features many unique characteristics alongside its rich ancient history. the beautiful Atigh Jame Mosque stands tall after over 1,000 years.

13/01/2018

The Lush Delgosha Garden in Shiraz
Dating back to the ancient Sassanid Era, the magnificent Delgosha Garden is one of Iran’s oldest Persian gardens and very popular travel destination in Iran.! https://goo.gl/WKm9h2


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The Delgosha Garden, also known as Bagh-e Delgosha, is an extremily big and widely renowned Persian garden recognized for its many citrus trees and collection of decorative pools and fountains, in Shiraz, Iran.

10/01/2018

Tomb of the Late Khwaju Kermani in Shiraz, Iran.
Walking passed Hafez’s Tomb and through gate mighty Quran Gate in Shiraz, visitors will only come across one multi-centuries-old Persian Poet and Sufi mystic… The world renowned Khwaju Kermani of Iran! https://goo.gl/TAWVRT


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Visit the sanctuary of the late Persian Poet; the Kwaju Kermani Tomb is a popular place for foreign and local tourists in the historical city of Shiraz in Iran | Khwaju Kermani Tomb

09/01/2018

CHAK CHAK FIRE TEMPLE
Filled with mystery and wonder, tourists and pilgrims travel the mountainous desert lands of central Iran in quest of visiting the sacred Chak Chak Fire Temple, also known as Pir-e Sabz (The Green Pir). The most sacred Zoroastrian mountain-shrine sits elegantly right beneath a towering cliff face in the middle of what seems like nowhere. Come along with goingIRAN to learn and discover more about this attraction! Read the full article here: https://goo.gl/HksTN4


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The Sacred Chak Chak Fire TempleFilled with mystery and wonder, tourists and pilgrims travel the mountainous desert lands of central Iran in quest of visiting the sacred Chak Chak Fire Temple, also known as Pir-e Sabz (The Green Pir).

08/01/2018

Where can you find Persian rugs, clothes, antiques, jewelry, traditional Persian food, handicrafts and just about anything else you’d ever want to buy? Indeed, it is the Grand Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz! Check out what this beautifully rustic bazaar looks like today! https://goo.gl/DNEs6R


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Shiraz’s oldest center of commerce, the Vakil Bazaar is another monument of the ancient and modern Persian culture that should be visited by every tourist!

06/01/2018

Is Cyrus the Great’s Tomb Really in Pasargadae?
Aside from the epic remains of the many stone columns, doorways and carvings, one of the most discussed monuments at Pasargadae is the Tomb of Cyrus II. Although there is no firm evidence that it is, indeed, Cyrus’ tomb, there is a tale in Greek history that sheds light onto the truth behind this matter. Read the full article here: https://goo.gl/RsY7rE


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Perhaps one of the world’s oldest and most revered historical destinations, the ancient capital city of Pasargadae holds many truths and mysteries in its

03/01/2018

FIN GARDEN (BAGH-E FIN)
The oldest standing Persian garden in all of Iran, Bagh-e Fin is a lush botanical oasis surrounded by Kashan’s harsh desert landscape is filled with a plethora of fruit trees, giant 500 year old Cyprus trees and exotic plants and flowers! Read the full article here: http://goingiran.com/fin-garden-bagh-e-fin/


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The oldest standing Persian garden in all of Iran, FIN GARDEN (Bagh-e Fin) is a lush botanical oasis surrounded by Kashan’s harsh desert landscape

31/12/2017

Where can you find Persian rugs, clothes, antiques, jewelry, traditional Persian food, handicrafts and just about anything else you’d ever want to buy? Indeed, it is the Grand Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz! Check out what this beautifully rustic bazaar looks like today! https://goo.gl/Lrtu83


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Solid stone columns spiraling up, solid marble minbar and decked-out in beautiful tile and brickwork. What can be more a part of Persian tradition than the Vakil Mosque in Shiraz?!

29/12/2017

Dubbed as ‘masters of hydraulic engineering’ by many around the world, the ancient Persians created a technology almost 3,000 years ago that’s efficiency is hard to beat, even today! https://goo.gl/iEPuDK


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Dubbed as ‘masters of hydraulic engineering’ by many around the world, the ancient Persians created a technology almost 3,000 years ago that’s efficiency is hard to beat, even today! The Zarch Qanat in Yazd, Roots of the Ancient Persian Culture,

27/12/2017

This is the illustrious ceremonial capital of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, Persepolis. Dating all the way back to the times of antiquity that is 6th century BC, this magnificent Persian palace complex is one of the largest archives of ancient Persian history in all of Iran. Read the full article here: https://goo.gl/8Fuz6z


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The mighty metropolis of Persepolis, an enormous archive of ancient Persian texts, bas-relief carvings, palaces, halls of the antiquated... takht-e jamshid

25/12/2017

It's Christmas again and goingIRAN continues to grow! Wish you all a warm and happy holiday alongside the best company of friends and family. Much love to all of those who've been with us since the beginning and everybody who has joined us along our journey! Safe travels!!


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24/12/2017

JAMEH MOSQUE OF ISFAHAN
Jameh Mosque of Isfahan - the oldest congregational mosque in all of Iran. This 20,000 square meter complex is the footprint of over twelve centuries of Iranian and Islamic architecture. First constructed in 841 AD, it’s been modified numerous times throughout different eras by a multitude of people and dynasties. Adjacent to Isfahan’s Grand Bazaar, this mosque is a truly exceptional architectural marvel that all visitors to ancient land of Iran should see! An official UNESCO registered World Heritage Site. Read the full article here: https://goo.gl/duV3gh


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Of the most antiquated standing mosques in Iran, the magnificent Jameh Mosque of Isfahan or Masjed-e Jāmé Isfahan, is the fruit of over twelve centuries of Iranian Islamic architecture’s evolution.

23/12/2017

NAGHSH-e JAHAN SQUARE
Certainly on the top 10 list of the must see places in Iran, Meidan-e Emam or Naqsh-e Jahan Square, is one of the most beautiful and elegant places that’s truly fit for royalty. Daily, the square would be filled full of tradesmen, shoppers and entertainers of all sorts! Quite the lively environment! An official UNESCO registered world heritage site. Read the full article here: https://goo.gl/6E9qF8


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Built in the heart of beautiful Isfahan early 17th century, Meidan-e Emam, also known as Naqsh-e Jahan Square, was the Royal Square of Isfahan and

21/12/2017

The ancient tradition of Yalda Night has been going on for thousands of years and no one does it better than the Persians! Check out all that’s in store for you at one of the most widely celebrated traditions in Iran, marking the longest night of the year (winter solstice)!


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21/12/2017

A giant room covered in gold, silver and the tiniest of mirrors… This ancient religious sanctuary and mosque is one place you won’t be reaching for a selfie as it has left every one of its spectators in pure awe on their first visit! https://goo.gl/C5qy7f


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A pilgrimage hub of high religious value, Shah Cheragh Mosque in Shiraz, Iran, isn’t only attractive on the outside, but leaves tourists in awe as they step

20/12/2017

Known by tens of millions of people around the globe, the great Hafez now lays peacefully in his tomb in Shiraz, Iran. Over the hundreds of years, his poems have been a guiding and enlightening path in love and spirituality; for those who’ve taken it upon themselves to pick his extremely deep and gravitating literature.
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Also known as Aramgah-e Hafez, the magnificently beautiful and spiritual Tomb of Hafez (poet) located in Shiraz, Iran’s most visited and attraction place,

19/12/2017

One thing sets this giant 1,000 year old funerary tower apart from the rest… Can you guess what it is? https://goo.gl/wpTT8G


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One of the strongest buildings from its time, the millennia old Gonbad-e Aali lays the foundations of the iranian culture in Abarkuh, Yazd, Iran.

17/12/2017

Where is the world’s more beautiful and extraordinary badgir (wind-catcher)? Yes, in Abarkuh, Yazd of course! Check out the beauty that won this mansion its spot on the 20,000IRR bill! https://goo.gl/unusF1


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The lavish Aghazadeh Mansion is not only a masterpiece of Persian culture, but is also home to the world’s most beautiful and unique badgir (wind-catcher)!

13/12/2017

KHAJU BRIDGE (POL-e KHAJU)
Built in the peak of the Safavid Dynasty in 16th century Iran, in order of Shah Abbas II, the illustrious Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) is a very unique gem in Iranian and global architecture. Since it was built, travellers and visitors from all across the nation and globe came to value its beauty. This masterpiece served as a public meeting place, leisure spot for the Shah, a dam and a bridge. The 133 meter bridge is comprised of two stories. Read the full article here: https://goo.gl/e8no9K


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Built in the peak of the Safavid Dynasty in 16th century Iran, in order of Shah Abbas II, the illustrious Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) is a very unique gem in Iranian and global architecture.

13/12/2017

Although there wasn’t any electricity 200 years ago, the desert-dwelling Persians were still sipping on some cool lemonade… Find out how here! https://goo.gl/Sioquz


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Ab Anbar Haft Badgir water reservoir in Yazd, Iran has become an even hotter rural destination for travels to Iran, since its desertion around 50 years ago!

13/12/2017

Although there wasn’t any electricity 200 years ago, the desert-dwelling Persians were still sipping on some cool lemonade… Find out how here! https://goo.gl/Sioquz


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Ab Anbar Haft Badgir water reservoir in Yazd, Iran has become an even hotter rural destination for travels to Iran, since its desertion around 50 years ago!

11/12/2017

So it’s 500 years ago and you’re travelling along the Silk Route to trade some sugar for some hand-woven rugs in Yazd. Where do you tie up your camels at night? Yes, the Shah Abbasi Caravanserai is where you and your crew slept at! https://goo.gl/9BqJ2g


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The ancient version of an inn, the Shah Abbasi Caravanserai provided all of the foreigners with shelter, water and company during their travel to Iran!

09/12/2017

What’s made entirely of adobe and bricks, is over a thousand years old and dances all by itself? Of course, Yazd’s very own Monar Jonban of Kharanegh! https://goo.gl/hsu2BK


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Even older than the one in Isfahan, Monar Jonban of Kharanegh still stands, swaying away after a thousand years, baffling visitors and researchers!

08/12/2017

Hit two birds, or better yet Phoenixes, with one stone. The Magnificent Solat House in Abarkuh, Yazd now doubles as a historical house and anthropology museum! https://goo.gl/Tr5RMh


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The historical Solat House and anthropology museum in Abarkuh, Yazd, Iran is one of the richest sources of Persian Culture, architecture and history in Yazd

07/12/2017

If you thought those beautiful and cozy arcaded alleyways and brick arched-roofs were in Aladdin, you’ll have to see this for yourself! https://goo.gl/yXkHCd


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Making every dreamy Middle Eastern fantasy a reality, the cozy neighborhoods of Old Town Yazd possess a structure unique to only this corner of the world!

06/12/2017

Venture deep into the hidden Nabati Cave in, Yazd, Iran, where the trickles of water tediously build the beautiful crystals and stalactite formations inside the mountain! See what it’s all about at: https://goo.gl/PfRR8k


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Nabati Cave in Yazd, Iran is a beautiful eco-tourism spot for travelers who want a small change of pace from seeing all the cultural and historical sites.

04/12/2017

Built in honor of the mighty Sumerian god, Inshushinak, the ziggurat at Chogha Zanbil is the greatest of a vast number of temples, in the ancient city that dates back to circa 1250 BC. The square building dedicated to Inshushinak was initially by itself, until the four floors were added onto it. Read and see more at: https://goo.gl/mT9Peu


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The Gem of Mesopotamia: Chogha ZanbilBuilt in honor of the mighty Sumerian god, Inshushinak, the ziggurat at Chogha Zanbil is the greatest of a vast number of temples, in the ancient city that dates back to circa 1250 BC.The Gem of Mesopotamia: Chogha Zanbil Built in honor of the mighty Sumerian god...