BY Sohrab Introduction Recognizing the importance of tourism for cultural exchange and economic development, Iran has introduced visa-free travel for citizens of select countries. TAP Persia is here to guide you through this new opportunity, making your trip to Iran hassle-free and more enjoyable. Iran, a country steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty, has long been […]
BY TAP Editorial Team What is the Concept Behind Persian gardens? Since ancient times, Iranians have been drawn to creating gardens and orchards. Around 3,000 years ago, Persian garden homes known as “Pere Dese,” which means “around the citadel,” were mentioned in Greek sources. The Persian garden is renowned for serving as a bridge between the realms of matter […]
BY TAP Editorial Team The Monar Jonban is an amazing construction in the western side of Isfahan, close to the Atashgah fire temple and its one of the well-known historical monuments of the city. Monar Jonban was constructed about 700 years ago. This building was completed by famous scientist and architect Bahāʾ al‐Dīn Muḥammad ibn Ḥusayn al‐ʿĀmilī (also known […]
BY TAP Editorial Team The story of a soldier bear in the Polish army can’t be told without a brief introduction. When Poland was simultaneously invaded from both sides by Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia in the first weeks of World War II, both sides started the mass exile of Polish citizens, sending soldiers away first. Approximately 200,000 of […]
BY Vahidreza Barati Locally known as Masjed-e Jame or Masjed-e Jome, the Jame Mosque or Friday Mosque is Iran’s oldest mosque. Some features of the mosque have persisted through 1200 years, from the Abbasid era through to the Safavid dynasty. These remains show that this masterpiece of a building has been retouched or rebuilt a few times through […]
BY Negar Amanipour As you know, Marco Polo was a famous Italian merchant, adventurer, and writer. He is known for the book “The Travels of Marco Polo”. In this book, he describes his experiences and his adventurous journey in Asia. Mongol Invasions After the Mongol Invasions on Iran (1219-1221), the Mongols went to Europe because they were interested […]
BY Mahsa Derakhshani Known as the largest island in the Persian Gulf, Qeshm Island lies close to the strait of Hormuz with amazing rocky coastlines and natural wonders. The island also has some fantastic historical attractions, including a wondrous Portuguese castle. The castle is located on the northern side of Qeshm Island. It was constructed by Portuguese occupying-forces […]
BY Negar Amanipour Qeshm City Center Complex is the most modern shopping center in the Qeshm Island. It is located in Vali Asr Boulevard, exactly in the heart of the town. This complex is made of two buildings known as City Center One and Two which are connected by a bridge. City Center One was built in 2011 […]
BY Negar Amanipour Inscribed as a UNESCO Global Geopark, Harra Sea Forest, also known as Mangrove Forest, is located on the Southern coast of Iran, near Hormuz Island. It covers an area of approximately 20 km.This forest is one of the most amazing natural forests in Iran. The interesting fact about this forest is that the roots of […]
BY Ali Vaseghnia Reshteh Khoshkar is one of the many traditional sweets of Gilan. The cookies are famously used for breaking the fast during the month of Ramadan. So if you travel to Gilan province during this month, there is a good chance that you will see many places offering these sweet cookies. (The month of Ramadan moves […]
BY TAP Editorial Team One of Shiraz’s oldest mosques, Nasir-ol Molk Mosque is unquestionably one of Iran’s most picturesque locations(shiraz top attractions). The Nasir-ol Mulk Mosque, often referred to as the Rainbow Mosque or Pink Mosque, first appears to be a typical Islamic mosque, but when the sun rises, the architectural design transforms the mosque into a massive kaleidoscope. […]
BY TAP Editorial Team One of Isfahan’s man-made green areas is the Flower Garden of Isfahan. There are several colorful blossoms gathered in this garden for exploration and admiration by guests. Due to this garden’s adaptability, a wide range of individuals has been able to use and appreciate it. This garden’s stunning structures were designed in the classic Persian […]
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