Questions About Iran Odyssey Traveller specialises in crafting unforgettable experiences for mature-aged travellers, providing adventure and educational programs to small groups since 1983. Odyssey has built up a reasonable knowledge bank to answer questions about Iran …
Eight Amazing Rail Journeys
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Asia and the Orient, Blog, China, Europe, History, Iran, Italy, Middle East, Spain
Eight Amazing Rail Journeys This article details eight amazing rail journeys that you may wish to consider when planning your journeys. Humans have been travelling by sea since ancient times, but on land, humans were …
Tehran Through Time Tehran, Iran at the foot of the snow-capped Alborz Mountains. Following the 1979 Iranian Revolution that toppled its monarchy and paved the way for an Islamic Republic under its supreme leader, Ayatollah …
The Legacy of the Safavids in Persia Modern-day Iran is a mass of tiled architectural gems and of immense artistry, textiles and culture. But this is all thanks to its to the legacy of its …
History of Persian Carpets: From the Nomadic Tribes of Iran to Europe’s Richest In addition to its gardens and mosaic tiles, Iran (formerly Persia) is famous the world over for the country’s intricate and striking …
Beauty and Artistry in Iran: The Persian Garden and Persian Mosaic Tiles
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Architecture, Art, Blog, History, Iran, Lists, Middle East
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran Beauty and artistry can be seen everywhere in Iran, and its philosophy and religious beliefs are reflected in the country’s public and private spaces. In this article …
A list of Ten books for people thinking about visiting Iran
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Blog, Iran, Middle East, Reading lists for Travellers, Travel tips
From Odyssey Travellers this is a list of ten suggested books to read about on Iran. 1.The Persians: Ancient, Mediaeval and Modern Iran by Homa Katouzian In recent years, IranRead more
A list of 30 must-see places in Iran Holidays in Iran are regarded by many travellers as an unforgettable experience. Not only is it the ancient history, but also aRead more
The History & monuments of ancient Iran Throughout history, Iran’s position astride the famous Silk Road has seen it crisscrossed by travellers, traders and armies. In more recent times, itsRead more
Travel to Iran, Visit Persepolis Throughout history, Iran’s position on the fabled Silk Road has seen it crisscrossed by travellers, traders and armies. Odyssey now offers the opportunity to exploreRead more