Discover Iran

Discover Iran: Tafresh, a historic town of scientists, poets and artists, whose legacy lives on

Tafresh, an ancient Iranian town in Markazi province, blends Zoroastrian heritage with scientific achievement and cultural distinction, producing influential figures in physics, cartography, microbiology, cinema, poetry and traditional music.

Economy

Discover Iran: Arak, a former military fortress that evolved into a major Iranian industrial center

Founded in 1808 as a planned military fortress, the city of Arak has evolved into a major Iranian industrial center, combining a historic bazaar, distinctive Qajar architecture, natural landmarks, and diverse strategic industries.

Culture

Discover Iran: Tabriz’s Armenian heritage of churches, commerce and art woven into social fabric

Tabriz’s Armenian Christian heritage extends beyond commerce, encompassing churches, schools, neighborhoods and theatre, revealing centuries of cultural exchange and Armenian participation in the city’s urban life.

Culture

Discover Iran: Tabriz’s extraordinary architectural legacy through royal palaces, merchant mansions

Tabriz preserves a remarkable network of historic houses and palaces, revealing its royal, commercial, political, and cultural history through courtyards, decorative arts, and adaptive reuse.