RECREATIONAL PLACES & OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF IRAN (category)

More information about Milad Tower
Milad Tower
in Tehran City
city: Tehran
Dominating the skyline of Tehran’s western suburbs, Milad Tower is 435m high, including 120m of antenna, making it, in 2017, the world’s sixth-tallest free-standing tower. Bearing ... MORE
Milad Tower is an iconic landmark and one of the tallest towers in the world, located in Tehran. The tower stands at an impressive height of 435 meters, making it the sixth-tallest tower in the world and the tallest in Iran.
More information about Sa'd Abad Palace Museum
Sa'd Abad Palace Museum
in Tehran City
city: Tehran
Opening Time: every day (9:00 - 18:45) Last entry: 17:30 The complex contains 18 palaces belonged to the royal families of Qajar and Pahlavi, in a unique and beautiful garden.   The ... MORE
Saadabad is a cultural and historical complex that covers an area of 110 hectares and is located at the northernmost part of Tehran.
More information about Kariz Underground City
Kariz Underground City
in Kish Island City
The aqueducts of Kish Island in the Persian Gulf date back to 2,500 years ago. It once provided the islanders’ drinking water. Today, it is transformed into an amazing underground ... MORE
Kariz has opened up a new exceptional chapter for all nature lovers who are able to visit the largest coral collection directly
More information about Valley Of The Statues (Tandis-Ha)
Valley Of The Statues (Tandis-Ha)
in Qeshm Island City
The Valley of the Statues is located in the northern part of Qeshm Island and was named the Valley of the Statues due to its numerous natural shapes and volumes. What can be seen in ... MORE
Tandis-ha valley, meaning the valley of statues, and its surrounding located at Salakh rural district along the northern coastline of Qeshm Island in Persian Gulf, Hormozgan Province.
More information about Ocean Water Park
Ocean Water Park
in Kish Island City
Ocean Water Park is a 5.6 hectare outdoor water park located in Kish Island, Iran. It is the first Iranian themed water park and outdoor water park, themed based on story of the Mystery ... MORE
Adrenaline rushes are guaranteed at this water park, which opened in early 2017 on Kish's southern coast.
More information about Holy Defense Museum
Holy Defense Museum
in Tehran City
city: Tehran
Opening Time: Saturday-Thursday (9:00 - 17:00), Friday (11:00 - 17:00) For many in the west, the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war is just a footnote in history. But in Iran the bloody episode ... MORE
Tehran's Holy Defense Museum is a 21-hectare complex focused on the Iran-Iraq War of 1980 to 1988 -- the conflict known in Iran as the "Holy Defense." remembers the eight-year Iran–Iraq War through maps, photos, weapons, letters and intelligence documents from the war.
More information about Tehran's Book Garden
Tehran's Book Garden
in Tehran City
city: Tehran
Book Garden is a Book Mega Mall which hosts, Exhibition spaces focusing on exhibiting books and other sorts of media, Children Science Park, Art Galleries, a Drama Theater, Cinemas ... MORE
World’s Largest Bookstore, Book Garden is a Book Mega Mall which hosts, Exhibition spaces focusing on exhibiting books and other sorts of media, Children Science Park, Art Galleries, a Drama Theater, Cinemas and more
city: Tabas
Tabas, a fertile plain and a major producer of cereals in South Khorasan, has a large number of windmills. The six windmills (Also known as Asbads) are mounted on mudbrick platforms ... MORE
Tabas, a fertile plain and a major producer of cereals in South Khorasan, has a large number of windmills. The six windmills (Also known as Asbads) are mounted on mudbrick platforms in Kheirabad neighborhood of Tabas-e Masina and they date back to Qajar era (1789-1925). Windmills are structures used ...
city: Tehran
Iran's Ghazali Cinema Town (currently renamed to Iran Cinema and Television Town) was constructed in the year 1979 covering an area of 10 hectares for the purpose of renovation ... MORE
Iran's Ghazali Cinema Town (currently renamed to Iran Cinema and Television Town) was constructed in the year 1979 covering an area of 10 hectares for the purpose of renovation of scenes from old city of Tehran. Designing the facade of buildings, shops, localities and alleys have taken place by ...
More information about Maragheh Observatory
Maragheh Observatory
in Maraqeh (Maragheh) City
Maragheh Observatory was one of the largest and most famous Islamic observatory in the world with great observational instruments of high precision, related to the period before the ... MORE
Maragheh Observatory in East Azerbaijan Province was one of the largest and most famous Islamic observatory in the world with great observational instruments of high precision, related to the period before the telescope was invented.
city: Shiraz
At a distance of 18 km from Arjan, situated on the old Shiraz - Kazeroon Road, the northern slopes of this promenade overlooks the habitat of the rare, unique and the globally known ... MORE
At a distance of 18 km from Arjan, situated on the old Shiraz - Kazeroon Road, the northern slopes of this promenade overlooks the habitat of the rare, unique and the globally known Follow Deer. Oak forests used to dominate this region in the past. In the southern sections a beautiful landscape of the ...
city: Shiraz
This promenade is located14 km north of Shiraz. The Baram Delak Wetland is four km away from the Abunasr Palace. Its antiquity dates back to the Sassanian period. A mountain overlooks ... MORE
This promenade is located14 km north of Shiraz. The Baram Delak Wetland is four km away from the Abunasr Palace. Its antiquity dates back to the Sassanian period. A mountain overlooks the wetland and the stone carvings that can be found on this mountain date back to the Sassanian period.
city: Hamedan
This recreational area situated on the skirts of the Alvand Mountains, comprises of a little zoo. In addition to the famous 'Abbas Abad Waterfall', 'Ganj Nameh Inscriptions' (of the ... MORE
This recreational area situated on the skirts of the Alvand Mountains, comprises of a little zoo. In addition to the famous 'Abbas Abad Waterfall', 'Ganj Nameh Inscriptions' (of the Achaemenian period), and the beautiful valleys around are beautiful and interesting places to visit.. Lower down is the ...
city: Ilam
This promenade, as one of the most famous recreational areas of the province, is 5 kilometers from Ilam close to the Qalaqiran Mountain. Due to its being close to Ilam it annually ... MORE
This promenade, as one of the most famous recreational areas of the province, is 5 kilometers from Ilam close to the Qalaqiran Mountain. Due to its being close to Ilam it annually receives many tourists specially in spring and autumn. Springs and beautiful gardens of Soltan Abad also surround it.
Kurdish music, at first was epic and heroic. Verse-readers who were the most ancient Kurdestan composers were often illiterate. But since earlier centuries till today heroic stories ... MORE
Kurdish music, at first was epic and heroic. Verse-readers who were the most ancient Kurdestan composers were often illiterate. But since earlier centuries till today heroic stories have been converted to poem and composition accompanied with the melodies of the kettle drum and trumpet. Later on, melodies, ...
Ilam province is one the important wildlife habitats of western Iran. There live different species of wildlife like partridge, dull-yellow partridge, bustard, pigeon, heron, goose, ... MORE
Ilam province is one the important wildlife habitats of western Iran. There live different species of wildlife like partridge, dull-yellow partridge, bustard, pigeon, heron, goose, crane, duck, owl, eagle, falcon, starling. Migratory birds come to this habitats of the province for spending their winter, ...
Music in Boyer Ahmad tribes as well as other Iranian tribes benefit a nobility and particularities of their own. People of Boyer Ahmad according to the current songs, have special ... MORE
Music in Boyer Ahmad tribes as well as other Iranian tribes benefit a nobility and particularities of their own. People of Boyer Ahmad according to the current songs, have special melodies which they call it Qass. The most important of which are Qass Khoshgeleh, Qass Bernou, Yaryar Qass, etc. The musical ...
More information about Other Skiing Slopes
Other Skiing Slopes
in Tehran City
city: Tehran
Other skiing resorts are as follows: Darbandsar Slope (north-east of Tehran), Khor Slope (Karaj - Chaloos Road), and the turf skiing course of Dizin in Chaloos Road. MORE
Other skiing resorts are as follows: Darbandsar Slope (north-east of Tehran), Khor Slope (Karaj - Chaloos Road), and the turf skiing course of Dizin in Chaloos Road.
More information about Local Music and Dances
Local Music and Dances
in Tehran City
city: Tehran
The province of Tehran is the center of origination and manifestation of various Iranian nation's culture. Therefore in addition to the current music of National Orchestra, the music ... MORE
The province of Tehran is the center of origination and manifestation of various Iranian nation's culture. Therefore in addition to the current music of National Orchestra, the music of other regions of Iran such as "Azarbayjanian", "Kurdish", "Lur", "Mazandaranian" and "Gilani" musics besides the music ...
city: Shiraz
Located 55 km west of Shiraz, more specifically 12 km away from Shiraz - Kazeroon Road. This promenade has beautiful landscapes. In winter it is cold and dry and in summer mild and ... MORE
Located 55 km west of Shiraz, more specifically 12 km away from Shiraz - Kazeroon Road. This promenade has beautiful landscapes. In winter it is cold and dry and in summer mild and pleasant.
More information about Local Music and Dances
Local Music and Dances
in Ardebil City
city: Ardebil
This province is very famous for it's "Ashiks", who are musicians playing traditional instruments (Saz or tar, etc.) and singing love songs that express both sadness and joy. These ... MORE
This province is very famous for it's "Ashiks", who are musicians playing traditional instruments (Saz or tar, etc.) and singing love songs that express both sadness and joy. These artists mostly appear in wedding ceremonies and get together and that is how they earn their livelihood.
More information about Ab Band Recreation Site
Ab Band Recreation Site
in Darab City
city: Darab
Located in the Ab Band region, on the bank of the river and in the foot hills of the Darab Mount, this promenade annually attracts many people due to its natural beauty and eye-catching ... MORE
Located in the Ab Band region, on the bank of the river and in the foot hills of the Darab Mount, this promenade annually attracts many people due to its natural beauty and eye-catching landscapes.
city: Estahban
This park is located on the outskirts of Todaj Mount, to the south of Estahban. There is a spring that ultimately creates a wonderful waterfall. MORE
This park is located on the outskirts of Todaj Mount, to the south of Estahban. There is a spring that ultimately creates a wonderful waterfall.
city: Fasa
It is located on the outskirts of the Kharman Kooh. There is a spring and a beautiful pond that is used for aquaculture purposes. MORE
It is located on the outskirts of the Kharman Kooh. There is a spring and a beautiful pond that is used for aquaculture purposes.
city: Ilam
This winter promenade enjoys a suitable climate and receives many tourists during December and April. It is located 60 kilometers from Ilam in the vicinity of Dashtelag a beautiful ... MORE
This winter promenade enjoys a suitable climate and receives many tourists during December and April. It is located 60 kilometers from Ilam in the vicinity of Dashtelag a beautiful plain.
city: Ilam
This verdant valley with plenty of water resources is located 30 kilometers from Ilam and extends to the Toolab Heights. Walnut trees, orchards, springs and being close to the Gawez ... MORE
This verdant valley with plenty of water resources is located 30 kilometers from Ilam and extends to the Toolab Heights. Walnut trees, orchards, springs and being close to the Gawez Forest Park and other promenades have doubled its recreational importance.
More information about Local Music and Dances
Local Music and Dances
in Isfahan City
city: Isfahan
Esfahan music teaching is one of the most famous Iranian schools of music, which has been blossomed in Safavid period, being the capital of monarch then. Due to the same fact one of ... MORE
Esfahan music teaching is one of the most famous Iranian schools of music, which has been blossomed in Safavid period, being the capital of monarch then. Due to the same fact one of the most famous Iranian musical divisions is known as "Bayat of Esfahan". In addition to the same, in Christian locality ...
city: Ilam
This park is at a distance of 25 kilometers from Ilam on the way to Islam Abad with a natural environment. It is very vast and close to the game fields of the region and is mostly ... MORE
This park is at a distance of 25 kilometers from Ilam on the way to Islam Abad with a natural environment. It is very vast and close to the game fields of the region and is mostly used by the people in spring and summer.
More information about Other Receation Sites
Other Receation Sites
in Ilam City
city: Ilam
Other forest promenades of the province are: Melle Panjaw, Haji Bakhtiar and Abza, Manjel, Tang Arqavan, Kelambadreh and Tajrian around Ilam. Kenar Semehran and Konjan Cham in Mehran. ... MORE
Other forest promenades of the province are: Melle Panjaw, Haji Bakhtiar and Abza, Manjel, Tang Arqavan, Kelambadreh and Tajrian around Ilam. Kenar Semehran and Konjan Cham in Mehran. beautiful lanscapes of Tang Qir in Shirvan Va Chardavol. Natural landscapes of Kabir Kooh and the banks of the Seimareh ...
The local music and dancing of this area is very similar to that of the Africans. The local anthems are traditional the most important of which are known as Sebalo, Shirveh and Yazleh. MORE
The local music and dancing of this area is very similar to that of the Africans. The local anthems are traditional the most important of which are known as Sebalo, Shirveh and Yazleh.
More information about World's largest soil carpet
World's largest soil carpet
in Hormoz Island City
Hormoz Island is famous for its colorful soil and this lead to the idea of making the world largest soil carpet under the title of "Persian Gulf". The soil carpet covering an area ... MORE
Hormoz Island is famous for its colorful soil and this lead to the idea of making the world largest soil carpet under the title of "Persian Gulf". The soil carpet covering an area of 1300 square meters is made of 90 different colors of soil. Before this project, the world's largest soil carpet ...
More information about Tehran Zoological Garden
Tehran Zoological Garden
in Tehran City
city: Tehran
The Tehran Zoological Garden (Eram Zoo) is located 4 km. on the Tehran - Karaj Expressway near the Eram Park. This zoo covers an area of 4.5 hectares and was inaugurated in the year ... MORE
The Tehran Zoological Garden, also known as Eram Zoo, is located 4 kilometer on the Tehran - Karaj Expressway in the Eram amusement Park. This zoo covers an area of 5 hectares and was inaugurated in 1992, housing over more than 290 species
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