Places, nature & heritage
Beauty of Iran
Ancient cities, desert stars, green forests and timeless craftsmanship — the beauty of Iran, one story at a time.
Tourism
The Hyrcanian forests: an ancient green world on the Caspian
Stretching along the Caspian Sea, Iran’s Hyrcanian forests are remnants of woodland that has survived for millions of years.
5 October 20261 min read
Tourism
Dasht-e Lut: inside one of the hottest places on Earth
Wind-carved ridges, vast dune fields and record surface temperatures make the Lut Desert one of Iran’s natural wonders.
5 October 20261 min read
Tourism
Naqsh-e Jahan: the square that was “half the world”
Isfahan’s great Safavid square brings together royal mosques, a palace and a bazaar in one of the world’s grandest urban spaces.
5 October 20261 min read