Faloodeh

Faloodeh

Eating starch-based noodles may seem like a strange dessert to tourists, but until they taste it, they won’t know the pleasure of eating Faloodeh.

Faloodeh is one of the most popular sweets and desserts in Iran, especially in Shiraz, Yazd and Kerman; a type of dessert that is served with crushed ice and is prepared by putting fine strands of starch in a solution of water and sugar and fresh lemon juice. Shiraz Faloodeh is usually mixed with lemon juice or cherry syrup, while Kerman’s is mixed with rose water or mint.

Kashi Haft Rang

Shiraz Kashi Haft Rang (Seven Color Tiles)

The tile industry, most used in the ornamentation of many structures and especially in mosques in Iran, has a very ancient history, as does ceramics. According to the objects found, the beginning of the manufacture of tiles dates back to the Achaemenid dynasty, which was common until the 14th century AD.

The term “Haft Rang”, meaning seven colors, was first used by a royal historian of the Ilkhani dynasty to describe the technique of enamel painting, and continues to be used to this day. The number seven, however, does not refer to the exact number of colors, since in this technique the composition and harmony of the colors are more important. Currently, Haft Rang tiles are manufactured in 15 × 15 cm in seven colors: blue, turquoise, red, yellow, fawn, black and white. This technique prevents the colors from mixing with each other because they are well separated by lines of a special type of ink with oil and magnesium components. Shiraz Haft Rang tiles stand out in terms of quality par excellence.

Another notable difference from the Shiraz tiles is the drawing of “Gol o Morq” (flowers and birds). Colors such as light green, pink, yellow, and white are most common in Shiraz, with pink being the most widely used among them. The Nasir ol-Molk Mosque is the exemplary work in use of the seven-color tiles, better known as the Pink Mosque. Other Shiraz landmarks that have benefited from the seven-color tiles include the Vakil Mosque, the Narenjestan Garden, and the Eram Garden.

Gabbeh

Gabbeh of Shiraz and Bushehr

Typical floor covering from southern Iran

The gabbeh is one of the most popular handicrafts in Iran, especially in cities like Shiraz and Bushehr, very similar to the carpet, but different in pattern, size, color and number of its long and thick fabrics. The patterns on the gabbeh are not the same as those on the carpet and the knotting is less elaborate. The gabbeh may not have an edge or be symmetrical. Many of its patterns resemble simple and primitive children’s paintings, inspired by nature and its environment.

The biggest difference between gabbeh and carpet is the color of the material used to make them. An important part of the gabbeh is woven, using wool in its ecru color. The Bushehr gabbeh has simple backgrounds in white, cream, brown, red, and other similar colors. The weavers are mostly women and girls who have a specific type of pattern in mind. The materials used in the gabbeh weaving process are made from the wool of sheep raised in the area. Some of the most famous motifs are Langar (anchor), Khesht (brick), Chang (harp), geometric figures, birds and animals. Nowadays, the gabbeh in Iran has become a decorative item in the living room and the entrance of the houses, in fact the use of the gabbeh, neglected for a time, is once again appreciated for the casual and sporty decoration of the houses. The gabbeh, despite being a floor covering, is also applied to make other objects such as backpacks, bags, purses, cushions and even pictures to hang on the walls.

Zahedan, The city of wonders has been discovered

Sistan and Baluchistan

One of the provinces located in the southeast of Iran and the third largest in terms of area. The province bordering Afghanistan and Pakistan. The name Baluchistan means land of the Baluchis and the term Sistan comes from the Sakastana which means land of the Sakas, that is, the Scythians. The Scythians had dominated the region since the first millennium BC. In this province, there are forests and deserts, and its climate is hot and dry. Lake Hamun is the largest freshwater lake in Iran, located in Sistan and Baluchistan. The crafts and souvenirs of the province include; carpets, rugs and pottery. The ancient monuments and attractions of Sistan and Baluchistan are ancient castles, natural caves, Martian mountains, rocky shores and pink lakes.

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Tehran

Azadi Tower

Tehran

The capital of Iran and also the most dynamic and prosperous city in the country with a population of over 9 million. Tehran presents the bustling atmosphere of any great capital in the world, while revealing itself as the cornerstone of Iran’s contemporary history and offers an extraordinary cultural offer to the traveler, among them, the spectacular National Museum of Jewels stands out which exhibits the most important collection of precious jewels in the world. This young capital with an area of ​​680 square kilometers is located in an ancient land in which modern architecture coexists perfectly with palaces that take us into other times. Being one of the most important cities in the Islamic world located in a privileged enclave among the spectacular mountains of Alborz, the ancient city of Rey was located here, an important settlement that was the capital of the Seljuks for years and was razed by the Mongols in the thirteenth century. The symbol of the city is constituted by the Azadi Tower, the Milad Tower and the Bridge of Nature (Pol-e Tabiat).

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Jahrom

Jahrom

Jahrom is one of the cities of Fars province in southern Iran, located 170 kilometers southeast of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province. Many tropical and subtropical plants are grown in Jahrom including citrus, date, palm and wheat. The name Jahrom can be literally translated as “hot place”, expressing the climate of the area, but etymologically it is interpreted as “green place”. The history of Jahrom dates back to about 2,500 years ago, when the Achaemenids founded the Persian Empire.

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Bushehr

Bushehr

The capital of the Bushehr province, also known as Bandar-e Bushehr. The city is situated on an extensive plain along the Persian Gulf coastal region in southwestern Iran. The city is located near the ancient Sassanid port city, Rishahr. It was the main maritime port of the country and the administrative center of its province. It is about 1,218 kilometers south of Tehran. Bushehr has been the main commercial center of Iran for centuries.

The structures of the city are traditional in style, modest and adapted to the hot climate of the city. Despite tradition, today most Iranian cities are modernizing and adapting to the market. Just consider the high rate of urbanization, over 70%, that has emerged in Iran since the country’s development years after the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988).

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Neyriz

Neyriz

The city of Neyriz is one of the oldest in the province of Fars, with an altitude of 1795 meters above sea level, and is located at a distance of about 230 kilometers east of Shiraz, the name of Neyriz has been mentioned on the Persepolis tablets. Its agricultural products are almond, walnut and pomegranate. Neyriz pomegranate is famous for its special flavor and freshness. In fact, in this city there are more than 10 types of pomegranate that differ from each other by their taste, color and size.

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Abarkuh 

Abarkuh 

Abarkuh is one of the oldest cities in Iran, located in the center of the country and in the Yazd province. The presence of numerous archaeological sites testifies to an ancient civilization. As this city was first built at the foot of the mountain, kuh in Persian, it was called “Berkuh” (next to the mountain), which later became “Abarkuh” in popular language. With the passage of time, the city was officially named “Abarkuh.” In various ancient and recent sources “Abarqu”, “Abarkuyeh”, “Abarquyeh” have been mentioned. In addition to the archaeological sites, Abarkuh, due to its geological position and the characteristics of its land, produces one of the best apricots in Iran. Between the months of June and July, farmers sell this sweet and tasty fruit in trucks on the sides of urban roads, or it can also be enjoyed as a dried fruit.

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Bam Extension and Desert Enchantment

Kerman Extension and Desert Enchantment 7 days/ 6 nights  Landscapes and routes are part of the trip. The dominant colors of each site give a clue to the traveler about the locals. Passing through the pistachio fields in Kerman, we can see the farmers pampering the trees. Summer is the ideal time to walk among the treasures of the zone that produce one of the best agricultural products in the whole country. The pistachio tree can reach up to 5m with leaves composed of three leaflets, violets, dioecious flowers, gathered in panicles and yellowish or reddish fruits, similar to those
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