Meshginshahr Bridge, tallest suspension bridge in Middle East
The 365-meter long Meshginshahr Bridge is one of the world's largest sidewalks and the largest suspension bridge in the Middle East. This bridge is located at a height of 80 meters above the Sabalan slope, crosses the Khiav River and above the Khyavachai Valley. The surface of part of this suspension bridge, which is among the top ten structures of Iranian architecture in the field of tourism, is made of glass (polycarbonate and Sécurité) and…
Rudkhan Castle, Fuman, Iran
Rudkhan Castle is a brick and stone medieval castle in Iran. Located 25 km southwest of Fuman city of Iran in Gilan province, it is a military complex which had been constructed during the Sasanian era, and later rebuilt during the Seljuq era. The castle is built on two tips of a mount, with an area of 2.6 hectares. Its architects have benefited from natural mountainous features in the construction of the fort. The Rudkhan…
Rose-Water (Gulãb) Festival
Springtime provides an extraordinary picture of Iran for those who are interested in visiting this four season country. Thanks to nature reborn, a spectacular traditional festival also takes place during early May to late June in few provinces of Iran, called Rose-Water (Gulãb) Festival. These annual festivals of Rose water are being held since 2500 years ago in spring season. Rose water is made from a very sweet smelling kind…
Top Iran’s Historical-Cultural Sites as UNESCO World Heritages
To be inscribed on the World Heritage List, places should have outstanding universal value and meet at least one of the ten criteria explained in the Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention. What follows is a list of top cultural sites in Iran registered by UNESCO as World Heritages: Emam Square, Esfahan (1979) Formerly known as Naghsh-e Jahan (“Image of the World”), and later as Meidan-e Shah, Emam Square is…
10 of Iran’s Natural Wonders vs. Natural Wonders of The World
With 1,648,195 km² territory, Iran is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th largest country in the world. The vast land of Iran covers a very diverse natural topography, ranging from magnificent beaches stretching for miles to mysterious arid deserts. Comparing these natural attractions with similar wonders in other countries, proves that Iran is truly a hidden gem in Western Asia. Desert Meeting the Ocean Darak beach is an amazing natural…
