Active vacation in Iran - things to do, entertainment and nightlife
Fans of active recreation will not feel bored in Iran. The country offers different types of active recreation, and alpine skiing is, perhaps, the most popular choice. Local ski resorts are open from November to April. Two provinces of Iran – Kelardasht and Mazandaran – are the biggest centers of skiing in the country. Local alpine ski resorts also offer a range of other winter sports, starting from simple cross country skiing for beginners to slalom skiing on advanced trails for professionals.
Sadly, Iran doesn’t have a well-developed infrastructure when it comes to activities for families with small children. Family holidays are generally …
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Absolutely all tourists spend at least some time shopping when traveling. Naturally, they may need souvenirs that will remind of the vacation, gifts …
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Fans of fishing will feel like they are in paradise. Here, on the coast of the Caspian Sea, as well as in many rivers and lakes of the country, it is possible to fish and enjoy a nice catch. Local waters are rich in delicious fish, so tourists can expect to catch salmon, sturgeon, mullet, and bream. In Iran, tourists can try both active and lazy fishing that depends on fishing skills. Visitors get everything needed for fishing, so they can sit in a lounge chair leisurely and look at rods or keep the rod in hands and try to catch as much fish as possible.
Event tourism has become more popular in the country in recent years. Nowadays, numerous tourists visit other countries to not only enjoy excursions, …
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When it comes to nighttime entertainment, Iran cannot really offer anything. There is literally no nightlife in this country because nightclubs and public dancing areas are banned in the country. That is why, tourists, who consider holidays and nightlife synonyms, will be disappointed in Iran in this regard.
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Unique attractions in Iran
Kandovan
From the series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”
An amazing scenery, resembling illustrations of a Persian fairy tale, can be seen in the ancient village of Kandovan. The place is situated in Iran among the barren landscapes of stone. The town is notable for its unique architecture. Since ancient times, locals cut down their homes right in the stony rocks. Today, the village looks like a huge anthill.
The unique landscape in this area was formed after an eruption of Sahand volcano. Currently, about 1 000 people live in the unique stone houses. The old village has long attracted an attention of tourists. Several hotels and restaurants have been built here. That would be an ideal place for exploring the Iranian cuisine. In addition, Kandovan is also famous for its healing mineral springs. Fans of active tourism are attracted to these … Read all
The unique landscape in this area was formed after an eruption of Sahand volcano. Currently, about 1 000 people live in the unique stone houses. The old village has long attracted an attention of tourists. Several hotels and restaurants have been built here. That would be an ideal place for exploring the Iranian cuisine. In addition, Kandovan is also famous for its healing mineral springs. Fans of active tourism are attracted to these … Read all
Flower Clock in Tehran
From the series “Enchanting Flower Clocks Built by Humans”
Currently, the biggest flower clock in the world is located in Tehran. It can be seen close to the intersection of two major highways, Modarres and Hemmat. The clock is set on the 70-ton pedestal made of concrete. Flowers are planted straight into there. The diameter of this unique dial is 15 meters and the length of a minute hand is 7.5 meters. The total weight of the flower clock in Tehran is 750 kg.
Experts spent more than two years to create design of this amazing clock. They faced a difficult task that was to develop a mechanism that would be resistant to all weather conditions. After two years of the continuous development, the project was implemented. The city government spent about 600 million rials to create the world's largest flower clock. The landmark is situated in the busy … Read all
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Experts spent more than two years to create design of this amazing clock. They faced a difficult task that was to develop a mechanism that would be resistant to all weather conditions. After two years of the continuous development, the project was implemented. The city government spent about 600 million rials to create the world's largest flower clock. The landmark is situated in the busy … Read all
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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