Abyaneh

One of the most charming and ancient towns in the country is located in the province of Isfahan, 40 km from Natanz. This village, considered one of the highest on the outskirts of Dasht-e Kavir (Great Salt Desert), is built at different levels on the slope of the Karkas Mountains.

In the past, the town used to be called Viuna or Vianeh whose meanings are willow and willow zone, respectively.

The historical monuments of the town of Abyaneh consist of 11 ancient mosques, Zoroastrian temples, three castles and a spectacular cemetery. Among the mosques, the oldest belongs to the Seljuk era, year 477 in the lunar calendar, whose altar has been carved with Kufic script.

Regarding the language, the locals speak Persian with a dialect of its own originating from the Pahlavi language, the language of the Sassanid empire.

The town is characterized by the reddish hue of the houses in a tiered structure and the traditional clothing with colorful patterns of its inhabitants.

Masouleh

A mountain village on the rocky slopes in the southwest of Guilan province, 60 km from the town of Rasht. The peculiar style of this village, belonging to the Zandie era, makes the roof of the lower house the courtyard of the upper house and the front areas of the houses and roofs are used as sidewalks. The mild and pleasant climate, the pristine nature and wonderful panoramic views, as well as its unique architecture attract thousands of tourists annually. The highlights of this village are its yellow houses falling down the hillside, a not very high waterfall, the narrow streets and stone steps and a green mosque. This ancient town has an area of ​​10,000 square meters and is 1,050 meters above sea level. Here, some ceramic works and other metal tools belonging to the 5th-8th centuries AD have been discovered. C, which attest that there was an iron furnace at Masuleh that used to be the center of metallurgy. There are many souvenir shops and locals that rent traditional clothes to take pictures. Masuleh is the place where you can discover postcard images in every corner.