Iran: modern and ancient beauties

Type of journey: historical - cultural

Iran (or if you prefer Persia): a country pretty near in distance, but far away in time from our western world. The decision to visit it may only arise from a great curiosity: to see the ancient witnesses of a great civilization, but in particular to penetrate a world that is certainly filtered here by all the recent news, that painted a country that is a mixture of deep religion and middle-aged obscurity. The travel was very interesting and for me a little bit surprising: there is really a ... (more)

Arg-é Bam: part of the walls (XII c.)
A view of the walls of the ancient fortress of Bam, in the south-east of Iran

Persepoli: Serse's gate
The ruins of the entrance at the summer palace of the Achemenidi kings (512 -...

Naghsh-é Rostam
The tombs of the Achemenidi dynasty near Persepoli: Serse, Dario I, Dario II,...

Shiraz:Bogh'é-yé Shah-é Cheragh
One of the holiest sanctuary of Iran in which is buried Sayyed Mir...

Yazd: the towers of silence
The old guardian of the towers of silence, constructions used until the last...

Yazd: badgir
The typical towers of ventilation, used for capture the air and force...

Yazd: Masjed-é Jamé
A particular of the bautiful facade of the Friday mosque in Yazd (XIV century)

The old carpet maker
The poor laboratory of an old carpet maker in the mountains of the middle of...

The prayer
Women praying in the friday mosque in Isfahan

Isfahan: Masjed-é Emam
A view of the spectacular Emam mosque in Isfahan, completely covered with blu...

Isfahan: Sì o sè
One of the several bridges that cross the river Zayandé in...

Isfahan:madrasé-yé Chahar Bagh
One of the choranic schools of Isfahan: beautiful example of the glorious...

Isfahan: Masjed-é Sheikh Lotfollah
A small and absolutely wonderful mosque in the Khomeini square (XVII century)

Isfahan: sunset in Khomeini Square
The Masjed-é Emam in the pink light of the sunset

Isfahan:Chehel Sotun Museum
The entrance of the museum in the park of Chehel Sotun, built in XVII...

Yazd: the old bazar
The entrance to the old Bazar in the central square

Shiraz: Madrasé-yé Khan
A particular of this choranic school (XVII century): an oasis of tranquillity...

article published 05/05/2002

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I also would like to add that your pix are amazing. I am an Iranian who has been here for many years and I really do appreciate the beauty of your photos.
— Tamara Nakhjavani, May 7, 2006

For those who are interested, the reason for the many "honeycomb" ceilings in mosques, is that Mohammed is supposed to have received his inspirations in a cave! I think they are terrific works of art, and can be seen in many Islamic countries!
— ellie robb, May 20, 2003

THANX 4 UR PICS
— ASHLEY, March 18, 2003

yOUR PHOTOS ARE MARVELOUS!! tHANKS SO MUCH! I have been to Iran twice, but would love to return and see more, if only things would settle down in the Middle East! Yes, I loved the friendly and sweet people, things are changing there....
— ellie robb, March 10, 2003

Your photos were excellent. I felt proud of my country and missed it a lot.
— Sasan, September 15, 2002

The second photo is perfect, and also others are beautiful.
— Yu-Chia Chang, May 7, 2002

Just like your 1st article, the pics here are ABSOLUTELY beautiful too!!! Can really capture the interest of anyone! Makes me want to see the place in the near future. Thanks for share.
— Gentle Lugtu [Eltneg], May 6, 2002

Andrea-
Your photos are very beautiful, and your narrative thoughtful - an informative and impressive article! Judy
— Judy & Paul Wilcox, May 6, 2002

Great pictures and a nice variety too. I can never manage to get such good pictures of cities.
— Steve Axford, May 6, 2002

Good article!
Hi Andrea,

I do really appreciate your article. As well as having very nice pictures, your comments are so meaningful, useful and do motivate my mind to plan a trip to Iran.
— Elio Clemente, May 5, 2002

Nice pics
I have seen many pics of places I'd like to go see. If that ever happens. I hope someday it is possible.
— Sean Donahue, May 5, 2002

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