Persian gardens

2025-07-21 17:17

Lighting upgrade begins at majestic Chehel Sotoun Palace

TEHRAN – Authorities have started modern lighting installation at the Chehel Sotoun Palace complex in Isfahan, provincial cultural officials announced on Sunday.

2025-06-24 17:57

Tourism site inspired by UNESCO-listed Persian Garden design inaugurated

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, a new tourism attraction modeled on the core principles of the UNESCO-recognized Persian Garden was officially inaugurated in the city of Shahrekord, the capital of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, western Iran.

2025-04-08 18:05

Patterns of Persian, European and Chinese gardens discussed in Tehran

TEHRAN - A gathering themed “From Spring to Persian Garden” was held at the Niavaran Historical-Cultural Complex on Monday, participated by Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti, a senior cultural heritage expert.

2024-07-12 16:36

Fathabad Garden: Kerman’s overlooked Qajar masterpiece

TEHRAN - Nestled in the arid expanse of Kerman province, Fathabad Garden, also known as Bag-e Biglarbeigi, stands as a stunning testament to the grandeur of Persian garden design.

2024-04-17 14:14

Russian consul marvels at beauty of Shazdeh Garden during visit

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Russian Consul in Isfahan Andrey Zhiltsov paid a visit to the UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden

Discover mesmerizing tale behind stone-adorned trees!

2024-02-19 17:41

By Afshin Majlesi

Discover mesmerizing tale behind stone-adorned trees!

TEHRAN - If you find yourself venturing into the deserts of Kerman, southern Iran, don’t miss the opportunity to take a 30-mile detour to witness the extraordinary Bagh-e Sangi (“The Garden of Stones”).

2023-11-26 17:51

UNESCO-listed Fin Garden’s restoration complete

TEHRAN – A recent restoration project has come to an end on the centuries-old Fin Garden, which is a UNESCO-designated property in central Iran.

2023-11-11 17:28

Sadi mausoleum restoration is 70 percent complete

TEHRAN – A restoration project to reinforce the Sadi mausoleum, where the 13th-century illustrious Persian poet is laid to rest, is about 70 percent complete.

2023-09-09 18:34

Work starts to reinforce Sadi mausoleum

TEHRAN—A team of architects and cultural heritage experts has commenced work to restore and reinforce the Sadi mausoleum, where the 13th-century Persian poet and prose writer is laid to rest.

Sarv-e Abarkuh (Cypress tree of Abarkuh), one of the most intriguing living things in the world, is estimated to date 4000 years.

2023-08-05 19:42

By Afshin Majlesi

Living legends: discover Iran’s fascinating trees

TEHRAN—Iran has a diverse range of long-lived trees that have endured the test of time for hundreds and even thousands of years, in addition to a rich natural heritage.

2023-07-28 18:12

Step into tranquility: discover Afif-Abad Garden while visiting Shiraz

TEHRAN - With its delicate Persian architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, the Afif-Abad Garden in Shiraz has enchanted visitors for centuries.

2023-07-23 09:44

Five long-lived trees in Kashan made national heritage

TEHRAN – A selection of five centuries-old plane trees standing in the Kashan county of Isfahan province has recently gained national status.

2023-06-06 23:06

Visit Eram Garden, one of the most beautiful Persian gardens in Iran

TEHRAN – Among the stunning Persian gardens in Iran, Eram Garden situated in the southern city of Shiraz, Fars province is renowned for its breathtaking beauty. The garden inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage Sites is absolutely stunning and one of a kind.

2023-05-08 21:00

50,000 sightseers visit UNESCO-designated garden in two days

TEHRAN – On May 4 and 5, over 50,000 sightseers paid visits to the UNESCO-registered Fin Garden situated near the oasis city of Kashan on the margins of the central Iranian desert.