Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is a construction with a marvelous architecture in the city of Shiraz in Fars province, which takes every viewer’ breath away with its play of light. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is one of the architectural buildings of the Qajar period (1789-1925). It was built by the order of Mirza Hassan Ali Khan Nasir al-Mulk, the son of the rulers of Persia in the Qajar period. Photo By Amir Masoud Khiabani The...
Bisotun Mountain
Bisotun is a famous complex based in Bisotun city of Kermanshah, containing many historical placese like statue of Hercules, Bisotun bridge, Safavid caravanserai, statue of Mithridates II, Farhad Tarash and etc. therefor it`s an important archaeological place of Iran. Inscription and mountain carving of Darius is one of the relics in the complex which is a world heritage site and also there are many caves...
Shah Mosque
The Shah Mosque or Abbasi Great Mosque is located in Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan. This mosque was built during the Safavid dynasty in the 11th century. This huge building was stuctured by the order of Shah Abbas I in 1611, but he never saw the result of the work. The Shah Mosque was completed during the reign of Shah Abbas II in 1629. Shah Abbas built this mosque for Shah Tahmasap's memorial. The...
RudKhan Castle
RudKhan Castle is one of the most important historical fortresses in Iran, which is located 30 km away from Fuman city, in the middle of forest. This strong and impregnable castle has gone through many ups and downs during its life. It is now considered as one of the most important sights of Fuman, which attracts many tourists. RudKhan castle was first constructed during Sasanian era. It is interesting that...
Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid)
he complex is raised high on a walled platform, with five "palaces" or halls of varying size, and grand entrances. The function of Persepolis remains quite unclear. It was not one of the largest cities in Persia, let alone the rest of the empire, but appears to have been a grand ceremonial complex that was only occupied seasonally; it is still not entirely clear where the king's private quarters actually were. Until recent...
