The Sacred Chak Chak Fire Temple Filled with mystery and wonder, tourists and pilgrims travel the mountainous desert lands of central Iran in quest of visiting the sacred Chak Chak Fire Temple, also known as Pir-e Sabz (The Green Pir). The most sacred Zoroastrian mountain-shrine sits elegantly right beneath a towering cliff face in the...
Ever wondered if it would be possible to ski in the middle east? Or Better yet, on one of the forty highest ski resorts in the world, at 3,600 meters (11,800ft) above sea level? Dizin Ski Resort, located approximately 70 kilometers (45 miles) from Tehran, is the first internationally recognized winter sports resort by the...
A white snowy haven for skiers and snowboarders, the Shemshak Resort is Iran’s second largest ski resort after Dizin. Located north-east of Tehran, it rests 2,550 to 3,050 meters high in the Alborz mountain range, less than an hour’s drive away from Tehran. In comparison with the Dizin Resort, which welcomes all skill levels, Shemshak...
The Milad Tower, established in the heart of Tehran in 2009, stands tall as a modern staple of this metropolis. Measuring at 435 meters, it is recognized as the 6th tallest tower in the world. Created by the Tehran Milad Tower Company, it was built as a multipurpose building consisting of 63 trade units on...