Kermanshah or, as the old name implies, Bakhtaran, has been one of the first centers of human civilization. Kermanshah, dating back to the time of the Median empire,Kermanshah always been of great value in Iranian history. One of the most important reasons for Kermanshah to be worthwhile is to be located on King’s Road and Silk Road. There are numerous archaeological sites from the Achaemenid period, the Medes, the Sassanids and the post-Islamic era, the most famous of which are the Arch of Bostan, the Bistoon Inscription and the Temple of Anahita. Kermanshah also has a beautiful nature and rich culture that excites the traveler. Most of the residents of this province are of Kurdish descent, many of whom are hospitable, Kurds are one of the original Iranian ethnicities whose historical background dates back to formation of Iran. In addition to land trips to Kermanshah International Airport, you can travel to this place. If you are planning a trip to the province, do not forget to eat the traditional food of this province, especially the roast ribs (Dandeh Kabab) that have a delicious and memorable taste. In the province, as in other parts of Iran, there is high-speed Internet access and mobile communication networks. With a budget of one hundred and fifty dollars, you can stay for 10 days and take a break, regardless of the ticket and ticket costs. One of the most important points in Iranian culture is Mount Bistoon. This mountain is near the town of Bistoon. In addition to having Darius III Achaemenid inscriptions, this mountain is also a symbol of love and sacrifice in the way of love. Legend has it that Farhad fell in love with Shirin on a mission, but Khosrow Parviz (King of the Sassanians) made him dig Mount Bistoon, on the condition that if he succeeded, he would leave Shirin with him, but hoping that he would survive It will lose. Farhad did this with great enthusiasm and ability to cut the heavy parts of the mountain that ten men were unable to remove. Reportedly, at the instigation of Khosrow Parviz, an old woman falsely reported the death of Shirin and Farhad heard the news and banged his head and died. Farhad Trash is a reminder of the love story of Shirin and Farhad, one of the most valuable works of this magnificent collection, 200 meters long and 30 meters wide in the slant that is carved out. At Persia Tours, we bring you a beautiful and memorable trip to this pristine place.
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Dolat Abad Garden is one of the best examples of a Persian garden, located in ancient Yazd city.
Yazd city is famous for great wind towers and this garden has tallest old wind towers in the world, with a height of about 33 meters. wind towers used for conditioner air.
So far, in Iran, 9 gardens are registered in the UNESCO world heritage site, and this beautiful garden is one of them. in this magnificent garden, there is monument pavilion was built about 1750. the interior of this place is a very interesting latticework and beautiful stained_glass window.
In during time, the different king used here as residential and governmental purposes.
Eram botanical garden, one of the UNESCO garden, include a magnificent mansion and a large and beautiful garden.
The garden dates back to about 900 years. during the history, this garden was given to local rulers, for 75 years the chiefs of Ghashghaei trib used the garden as their private residence, and one of the heads of the tribe built an edifice in the garden.
During the rule of Naseredin Shah Qajar(1845-1894 AC), The garden belonged to the family of Nasir ol Molk, they built a magnificent mansion in this garden that remains, and now this garden is under the control of shiraz university.
There is more than 450 category plant in this garden. the 200 –year- old trees of this garden, especially the cypress trees are world-famous.
The mansion of this garden has 2 columns in Ivan. In the lower part of this building, the poems carved on the stone belong to famous Shiraz poets. (hafiz-Saadi and chloride).
The garden panoramic views, the aroma of flowers, the splendid statues of old cypress trees and grandeur of ancient building attract visitors from all over the world
There are several ancient and beautiful village in Iran, like Kandovan, Masuleh, and Abyaneh village. Abyaneh is one of the oldest villages in Iran. It is known to have existed 2,500 years ago and located between Kashan and Esfahan city.
The old buildings of the village on the slopes of the mountain range covered with red soil, and this village mud houses built by this red soil and they have beautiful red architecture.
Abyaneh is a multi-story rural village, where all the village houses are located on a sloping slope north of the river, where the roofs of the lower houses, the courtyards of the upper houses have been created, and no walls are enclosed.
only a few people living there around 300 people for the last few years. They wear traditional dresses, women’s colorful clothes and scarves are also beautiful .this red house and old narrow streets and alleys create a very great atmosphere…..
Citadel of Karimkhan
In the center of shiraz, there is the royal palace of Karim khan. He was the founder of the Zandiyeh dynasty( about 260 years ago). He chose Shiraz as his capital.
This palace has 3 residential part. In the north and west and south.at that time no electricity was invented yet, and they built the building according to do sunshine. They used the northernmost in the winter, in the spring of the western part and the summer more than the southern part.
In this citadel, there is a private bathhouse and outside of this citadel is a public bathhouse
During Qajar dynasty, the citadel was used as a prison for about 40 years, and all of the rooms change to cells. the citadel has now been rebuilt and somethings of the prison time have gone away and have returned the same to Zandiyeh time.
There are several wax sculptures in one of the citadel’s rooms, these have been rebuilt according to paintings that have to remind from that time.
There are 6 large rooms and one Ivan in each part.
Tomb of Saadi
Saadi Shirazi is one of the greatest Iranian poets, he is not only famous in persian_ speaking countries, but he is also known all over the world.
Saadi was a world traveler in his time, he visited a lot of countries when he returns to shiraz he wrote his memories and experiences in the form of poetry and prose in 2 books.his book’s name is Bustan ( the orchard) and Golestan ( The Rosegarden) which contain spiritual and instructive poems.
this place has a beautiful garden and Saadi poems wrote on a blue inscription on the wall around his tomb. there is also a beautiful small fish pool in the underground floor which people make a wish and throw a coin in the pool.
This place is a combination of Iranian architecture and culture in a simple tomb.
One of his beautiful poems is printed on the back of Iranian money
This is a translation of this poem
Human being are members of the whole
In the creation of one essence and soul
Persepolis
Visiting Persepolis is truely a trip to past!
Pessepolis is ceremonial capital of the Achaemenians empire. This Global value cause refer to a very great civilization. Persepolis is a historical site in Fars province, and located about 60 km northeast of Shiraz, region of southwestern Iran. Iranian call it Takht-e Jamshid( Throne of Jamshid).
This palace constraction began in 518 BC under the rule of king Darius the great.
Amazing Persepolis was built in terraces of over 125000 square feet.
They cut the mountain ( the mountain of mercy) to creat the level terrace
Persepolis contains various buildings like:
The Masterpiece of symmetry staircase with 111 stair
Gate of all nations
Tachar palace
Unfinished Gate
Apadana palace
Treasury
The tomb of Artaxerxes and another part…
At those time 23 nation who were coming from all over the world to attend NOWRUZ celebration and bring gifts to the great emperor of Iran.
UNESCO declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage site in 1979.
Deh Sheikh Cave is one of the caves of Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad province, This cave is one of the most amazing caves known in the country. The wonder of the cave is ,its warmth in winter and the cool air in summer. The cave is located at a height of 2 meters above sea level, You can reach this cave easily and by car.The rock was made of limestone, Over the centuries, stalagmites and stalactites have emerged. The pillars of this cave are one to two meters high.The cave dates back to about 135 million years ago, At the bottom of the cave are traces of human life that indicate human use in the cave.
Maharloo lake
Maharloo lake also known as Pink lake is a seasonal salt lake, located in southeast of Shiraz city.
In the starting autumn and during winter , this lake will start to be full of water, at the pring and summer days the water will decrease little and little and because the concenyration of the salt and espically bacteria will be higher ,the waters colour will be change to pink. In the end of summer the lake water evaporates and exposes the white lake bed.
We suggest you visit Maharloo lake early in the morning or shortly before sunset, the pink colour is then more pronounced.
This lake close to the mountains ,so you can also enjoy of the scene.
