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Common Persian Words and Phrases

Learning at least the essential words and sentences in a new language is a part of your trip to a new country. When you interact with a new language, it means that you are interacting with the culture that speaks the language. Persian, in particular, opens the door to one of the most distinctive Middle Eastern cultures. Knowing basics in Persian, for example how to greet someone, will help you in different situations while you are on your trip in Iran. You can socialize more easily with the locals in Iran. Additionally, Iranians love to hear you say a few words in their language! So that’s a good idea to know a little bit of Persian before traveling to Iran. In Iran, you will find many people speaking English. However, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with some useful phrases

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Traveling to Iran as a Vegetarian or Vegan

Kashk-e Bademjan Eggplant is one of the main ingredients, Iranians use in different foods. It is also the main ingredient used in Eggplant is one of the main ingredients, Iranians use in different foods. It is also the main ingredient used in Kashk-e Bademjan, along with Kashk which is a type of yogurt whey. The main ingredients are eggplant, ground walnut, onion, garlic and Kashk. They should be mashed and blended to make a dish of different flavors. This eggplant dip which is usually served as an appetizer, is originally an Iranian, Azerbaijani and Turkish dish and looks like eggplant caviar., along with Kashk which is a type of yogurt whey. The main ingredients are eggplant, ground walnut, onion, garlic and Kashk. They should be mashed and blended to make a dish of different flavors.

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Top Places to Visit in Tehran

There are many tourists from across the world who skip visiting Tehran, the capital of Iran, or spend at least a little time in this city, during their journey to Iran. One reason why they don’t put visiting Tehran in their plan while visiting Iran, might be the hustle and bustle of the city. Although Tehran is a huge city with lots of traffic, it is a city with lots of charm and beauty, too. Actually, Tehran has plenty of tourist attractions to offer, from historical palaces to its traditional Grand Bazaar, a variety of amazing museums, numerous parks, mountains, etc. Iranviva has provided a variety of Tehran Tours that you can take on your trip to Iran. You can also read different articles about tourist attractions of Iran, to get more acquainted with this wonderful city. Foll

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The Best Souvenirs from Iran

Whether you have a shopping addiction or not, it can be difficult to resist the temptation to buy authentic and beautiful souvenirs on your trip to Iran. In other words, a trip to Iran wouldn't be complete without its fair share of souvenirs and eye-catching handicrafts. Everywhere you go in Iran, you will find souvenirs on display in colorful stalls in its traditional bazaars, as well as in specialized shops and workshops and even in modern shopping centers. There is an astonishing variety of dazzling souvenirs from Iran, including spices, handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, copper, furnishings, art and much more small and exotic products for most travelers to take home. Iranviva Group has provided a traveler's guide to Iran on what souvenirs to buy in different cities, focusing on the

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Is Iran Safe for Tourists?

One of the questions that are frequently asked by the travelers from Iranviva group is about safety on their visit to Iran. That's why we will talk about it here. There might be different important factors for you to choose your travel destination, each of which influence your decisions according to their priority and importance in your mind. Factors like the cost of travel, historical attractions, cultural attractions, beautiful and extraordinary nature, etc. But one of the factors that has always been really important for the travelers is the safety of the trip. The importance of safety is so much that you may forget all about the other interests and change your travel destination because of it. To get started, you may want to surf the web and browse different websites to use ot

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Best Places to Visit in Isfahan

Isfahan known as "Half of the World", is the glorious capital city of Iran in the Safavid era. Now, as the third biggest city in Iran, with a peaceful atmosphere, Isfahan welcomes tourists from the five continents who love to explore the beauty and wonder that it has to offer. It draws many tourists to Iran notably for visiting its splendid attractions and enjoying the extraordinary experiences like walking by Zayandeh-Rud River along the wonderful historic bridges. Considered as the cultural capital of Iran, Isfahan has been recognized by the UNESCO for its outstanding universal value. Furthermore, as a hub for crafts and folk art, Isfahan displays the extraordinary beauty and glory of the best architectural pieces of the Islamic world in its iconic mosques and delicate palaces. Her

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Best Places to visit in Shiraz

If you plan to visit Iran as your next destination, be with Iranviva Group that has provided numerous comprehensive articles about different tours to Iran offered by Iranviva and different cities of Iran you can visit. Here in this article Iranviva Group has brought the best places you can visit in Shiraz. Words cannot express the beauty and elegance of the city of Shiraz, one of the cultural centers of Iran with its spectacular architecture. It is known as the city of nightingales and roses, the city of gardens and flowers, and the city of poetry. Shiraz with its peaceful and pleasant atmosphere, is the original land of Persia and the cradle of the greatest Persian Empires. Let’s have a brief look at the tourist spots in the city of Shiraz that are definitely worth visiting at le

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Top Places to Visit in Yazd

Yazd is one of the destinations in Iran that is highly recommended to visit. It is a city that has preserved its historical spaces through the centuries and offers exceptional sceneries to the visitors. Yazd is one of the oldest human settlements on Earth, which is described as "a very fine and splendid city" by the world most famous explorer, Marco Polo. It is also home to many Zoroastrians, concentrated in Persia in the past. Yazd, the city of wind-catchers, with its hidden beauties and wonders, is now listed among the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Iranviva Group has provided a variety of articles about the city of Yazd, as well as various tour packages around Iran, including the city of Yazd. Yazd, a city full of places of interest, draws many tourists from around the worl

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Taarof, Iranian Art of Etiquette

As a tourist who is traveling to Iran, you need to be aware of Iranian culture and codes of etiquette. Iranviva Group has provided plenty of articles about different things you need to know, before traveling to Iran. One of the most challenging cultural phenomenon in Iran that you will sure encounter on your stay in Iran, is Taarof. Taarof is an Iranian art of etiquette, a strong expression of respect that emphasizes both deference and social rank. Taarof is a key part of the Iranian culture. For tourists in Iran who are unfamiliar with Iranian culture and taarof, in particular, it could be explained as an extreme courtesy that they need to be more acquainted with, before traveling to Iran. However, since it’s so complicated, it needs a lot of practice and experience to master it.

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Best Amazing and Technical Caves in Kermanshah, Iran

How Are Caves formed? First, we would like to acquaint you with the caves in general. A cave is a natural void in the ground, a hillside or cliff, specifically a natural opening in the earth which is large enough for a human to enter through the cave’s mouth. There is no certain dimension for the mouth of caves; the entrance might be very small, so that one needs to crawl into the cave through the mouth, or it might be an opening of several meters. Caves are formed either naturally or artificially. Artificial caves Artificial caves are created by humans, in the form of holes, ditches or cracks in rocks or in the ground. Artificial caves are created for various purposes including protection of humans against animals, natural disasters, wars and so on. Natural caves The reasons of

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Top 10 tourist caves in Iran Part1

Iran is a country full of diversity and home to numerous amazing tourist attractions, similar to which, one can hardly find any other places. One of the tourist attractions in Iran is its amazing caves. Thanks to the numerous caves in Iran, it is the paradise for caving lovers, and, every year, a large number of nature and adventure lovers travel to Iran to explore deep into the earth at the beautiful caves in this country. In addition to places like Mount Paraw (Parau), which is full of technical deep caves, Iran has some caves that are good destinations for tourists interested in nature.

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Top 10 tourist caves in Iran Part2

Stalactite/ Stalagmite There are numerous cylindrical sediments or cone-shaped rock formations known as stalactite and stalagmite in many caves. These sediments are of two types: some of them hang from the ceiling of the cave, named Stalactite, while the others rise from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings, known as Stalagmite. Sometimes stalactite and stalagmites come together and form an integrated column. Limestone rock is mostly composed of calcium carbonate. When rain penetrates through limestone, it dissolves some of the calcium carbonate. So, the water dripping from the cave ceiling contain a large a Mount of calcium carbonate.

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Mount Sabalan, the Third Peak of Persia

Mount Sabalan Another high peak of Alborz mountains is Sabalan. Sabalan or "Savalan" (in Turkish language) is the most important symbol of the Azerbaijan region in Iran. Sabalan has three peaks called Sultan, Heram and Kasra. Sultan Peak is higher than the other two peaks and is the destination of many tourists interested in Trekking and mountaineering. Geographical Location Sabalan is the third most elevated peak in Iran which is located in the northwest of the country, in Ardabil province. Sabalan is one of the volcanic peaks in Iran which has always attracted tourists due to the natural hot springs on the slopes, the beautiful summer nature and the Alvares ski resort. The Cities Nearby Sabalan is the most important mountain in Ardabil province, 35 kilometers from Ardebil and 25

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Everything about Nakhjir cave

This cave located in 11 kilo miters Northeast of Delijan and it’s in the way of Naragh one of city of Markazi state and on the slop of Takht mountain with 1716 meters hight, also this cave is near Kerugan, Veshtegan and Harazijan villages. This cave is one of the Calcareous caves and has several floors and it consider a class caves. The unique features of this cave is livelihood of the cave which it can repair cracks automatically. 95% of cave’s wall covered by Calcareous deposits. According to some experts, this cave belongs to the third period is geology and antiquity of the cave is between 16 till 34 million years.

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Brief description of Sahand Mount

Sahand is the name of a mountain range and a peak in the province of East Azerbaijan in Iran. Sahand is one of the dormant volcanic mountains in Iran. This volcanic mountain is full of beautiful and stunning lush meadows and is known as the bride of the mountains in Iran for its mesmerizing beauty. Basil and fritillary are among the many plants in this area. Sahand rangelands are one of the most beautiful rangelands in Iran and is a summer place for the nomadic peasants of Azerbaijan.

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Description of Mount Alam-Kuh

Mt. Alam-Kuh is located in an extremely cold and snowy region, known as the largest mountainous region of Iran. The area lies between Taleghan Valley and Shahsavar and Abbas Abad forests. Most of the peaks in this area are over 4,000 meters high. Due to these features, the region is known as the Iranian Alps. Alam-Kuh area, a large part of which is a part of central Alborz, has more than 47 peaks above 4000 meters high. Alam-Kuh is adjacent to Kelardasht city and Rudbarak village in Mazandaran province and Taleghan city and Parachan village in Alborz province. This mountain overlooks the city of Kelardasht to the north, and the city of Taleghan to the south.

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Climbing in Damavand mountain

Iran (Ancient Iran) is bordered by the Caspian Sea, Kharazm desert and Kura River to the north, by the Amu Darya basin, western mountains of Indus valley and the slopes of western mountains of Pamir to the east, by the western slopes of the Zagros mountains and the Arvand Rud (river) basin to the west and by the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea to the south. The two main mountain ranges of Iran are Zagros and Alborz. Zagros mountains extend from northwest to Khuzestan Plain, and Alborz mountains extend from west to east along the Caspian Sea (Mazandaran). The Iranviva team aims to attract your attention to Alborz mountains, specifically the highest peak of the range, Mount Damavand. But before that it is better to review the history and background of Alborz mountains and Mount Damavand.

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Mountain climbing in Shemiranat

Shemiranat is a region located at the north and eastern north of Tehran and is accounted as one of regions in Tehran with the most pleasant weathers; for this purpose, it was a place of country side for kings of Iran since longer ago. Considering its not extended area, due to its geographical situation, we can see huge size of tourism attractions in this area. Thus, this paper will introduce the summits of this area followed by introducing other tourism attractions of this area in further papers. Because of locating in the southern range of Alborz Mount, Shemiranat area is one of the regions with most summits in Iran and is considered as one of the targets of tourists who coming from overseas, far or close to Persian land for mountain climbing. We strictly recommend to the tourists

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Iranian History at a Glance

As the oldest civilization in Iran, the Proto-Elamite civilization marks the beginning of the cultural history of Iran. These ancient pre-Iranian civilizations were centered in the west and southwest of the modern-day Iran, known as Elam, and the capital was the Proto-Elamite city of Susa (Shush). The Elamites, under Mesopotamian domination for a long time, was closely tied to Mesopotamia culturally, and gradually adopted their language, the cuneiform writing, as well as their gods and temple. The massive ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil, an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran, is one of the few existing and best preserved ziggurats in the world. This monument was from the Elam Civilization which was disappeared by the Assyrians.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Iran

With its outstanding cultural and natural tourist attractions, Iran, as a cradle of civilization, greatly enriches the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This list includes sites of cultural importance and natural wonders. Since 1979, 24 places in Iran have been recognized by UNESCO as the intangible cultural heritage sites, including the historical and cultural splendor of Persepolis, Chogha Zanbil, or Bam Citadel, to the natural wonders of Hyrcanian Forests and the Lut Desert. These 24 sites, which are scattered in every corner of the country, are considered as only some of the reasons why tourists should visit Iran. Read the following article provided by Iranviva Group to discover the Persian legacy in the history of the world. With Iranviva Group you can either choose any of th

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Best Places to Visit in Isfahan

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A visit to one of the Zoroastrian places in Yazd

The city of Yazd, the Bride of Iran deserts, Darolmomenin (House of Faithful People)... People from this desert city are famous in Iran for their good deeds, honesty, civility, and dignity. The city of Yazd is located on a plain, in the central plateau of Iran. This city, which is located between the mountains of Shirkooh and Kharaneq, is bordered by the cities of Meybod and Ardakan to the north, the cities of Taft and Abarkuh to the south, the city of Isfahan to the west, and the cities of Ardakan and Bafq to the east. The city of Yazd has been the center of attention for a lot of tourists across the world for many reasons, including the historical textures, the spectacular desert, its delectable sweets, its authentic architecture, adobe structures, Zoroastrian sacred places, etc. In t

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Top 20 museums of Sa'dabad complex in Tehran, Part 1

About two hundred years ago, the name of Sa'dabad was not known by the Iranians and the people who traveled to Tehran, but this name is now very popular and this global reputation is due to what has happened in this region in the last two centuries. The name of this region became popular for the first time when Nasereddin Shah chose to build his royal palace in this village. Sa'dabad is located in north of Tehran, on the slopes of the Alborz mountains and in the foothills of Tochal. This area is surrounded by the Alborz mountains, Golabdareh region, Tajrish and Velenjak.

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Top 20 museums of Sa'dabad complex in Tehran, Part 2

The Sa'dabad area has been known differently in different historical periods of Qajar, Pahlavi, and Islamic Republic. In the Qajar period, the area was very much appreciated for its beautiful gardens and its pleasant weather. By the end of the Qajar period and the beginning of the reign of the Pahlavi dynasty, this region was well known for its enormous and numerous palaces. It is now a place with various museums. The names Sa'dabad and Museum in Tehran are ingrained in the minds. We recommend you to visit this museum complex on your trip to Tehran.

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Best 6 tourist attractions in Tehran Grand Bazaar

Tehran is one of the most popular cities and destinations for tourists from around the world who choose this land to spend their holidays. It is actually one of the most wanted five destinations for tourists to travel to Iran. Tehran is the fourth most populous city in the world, dating back to 7,000 years ago. One of the historical and ancient areas in Tehran with a large number of historical monuments, museums and tourist attractions is the Bazaar area. Tehran Bazaar is a familiar name for all the Iranians, associated with various memories. Tehran Bazaar is one of the most attractive parts of the city of Tehran, the capital city of Persia. When walking and exploring the Tehran bazaar, we can see many tourists from all over the world visiting this traditional and beautiful bazaar. Al

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Top 12 attractions you shouldn't miss during your travel to Isfahan

The city was known as Apadana, Asfahan, Asbahan in the past. Isfahan, the third most populous city in Iran, is a memorial from the brilliant era of the Sassanid architecture.The Sassanids established the first religious government in which the Zoroastrian priests played a prominent role. For this reason, many fire temples were constructed throughout Iran, including the city of Isfahan. Nowadays one of the reasons for traveling to Isfahan is visiting these fire temples.One of the tour programs that brings tourists from around the world to the city of Isfahan is visiting the original Iranian architecture, glittering in every corner of the city; the architecture known in the world as the art of Isfahan.We invite you to a different trip to this city, a journey with the one you love!Travel with

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Best 5 historical places in Isfahan you should visit

Vank Cathedral is one of the most gorgeous places in Isfahan, with Iranian and European architecture. This church, located in the Jolfa Armenian quarter of Isfahan, is a popular tourist attraction in Isfahan. This building is built with raw clay; the exterior walls are built with brick and the interior ones with plaster with some beautiful paintings on them. These paintings, in the dome and corners of the building, refer to the stories of the bible, about the birth of Jesus and his ascension.There is a section in this church to preserve books and ancient precious objects and is used as a museum of this church.Never miss visiting these objects and the history of them. The secret behind these objects and the sensation that comes from thinking about the users, make this visit more amusing to

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