Iran
Reading too much of the newspaper and hesitating to step into Iran for a holiday? Iran, also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia and has always been subjected to controversial news, but take it from us tour planners and every tourist who has been to the culturally rich country; it is a mesmerizing place not to be missed at all! Stunning architecture and sublime gardens will take your breath away as you experience different surroundings in every city.
History and Culture:
Iran’s culture is deeply entwined with its long and rich history, especially from the Persian Empire. Art, architecture, literature, and music all have deep roots which are still visible today. In fact, Persian artifacts are kept in many leading museums around the world, such as the British Museum and the Louvre. An example is that of the age old concept of andaruni vs biruni. The inside, or andaruni , is the most private, intimate area of any architectural space. It is the place where family members are most relaxed and able to behave in the most unguarded manner. The outside, or biruni , is by contrast a public space where social niceties must be observed. Every family creates both kinds of spaces, even if living in a single room. These concepts are clear in their architecture as well as furniture.
The Culture of Iran – also known as Culture of Persia – is one of the most significant cultures in the world. Iran is deemed as one of the cradles of civilization, and due to its principal geo-political position and culture in the world, Iran has deeply impacted cultures and peoples as far away as Italy, Macedonia, and Greece to the West, Russia and Eastern Europe to the North, the Arabian Peninsula to the South, and the Indian subcontinent and East Asia to the East.
Top Sports:
Be prepared to pleasantly surprised as you are given a list of activities to indulge in apart from sightseeing. You can swim in the Persian gulf or ski in the lofty northern mountains. From ancient cities and beach resorts, to its modern capital and skiing destinations these are a few top spots in Iran. Also expect to be blown away by luscious green forests in the north, golden sand beaches in the Gulf, canyons, yardangs, mangrove forests and a huge diversity in wildlife.
Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid), the capital of the Achaemid empire and one of the world’s most magnificient ancient sites, was declared a world heritage site in 1979 by Unesco.
Amir Chakhmaq Square, built in the ninth century in Yazd. The desert city, famous for its wind catchers [ventilators], is located in the middle of Iran and is the centre of Zoroastrian culture.
The Eram garden (Garden of Paradise) in Shiraz is a typical stunning Persian garden. This waterway leads towards the historic Qavam house. Shiraz is the city of love and Persian poetry, and home to many touristic sites including the tome of Hafez, a well-known Persian poet from the 14th century. Saadi, another celebrated poet of the 13th century, is also buried in Shiraz.
Shemshak and Dizin, situated in the Alborz mountain range close to the capital, are favourite getaways during winter and spring months.
High/Best Season:
Generally, the best time to visit Iran is during the spring and autumn. There are ideal temperatures across most of Iran from March until May and then again from late September to early November. Meanwhile, winter is best avoided because temperatures can become very cold.
Success stories of women from Iran
Roza Montazemi
The unparalleled cooking teacher
Roza Montazemi is one of the best examples of an Iranian woman shooting to success. She was a cooking teacher, and later penned down her own cooking book becoming the author and publisher of the most famous cookbook in Iran. Her inclusive work, Art of Cooking, has been in publication since 1964 which is saying something! It was even sold as a wartime essential during the Iran-Iraq war, in spite of the paper scarcity and publishing issues!
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