Warm Welcome
As an American I was somewhat concerned about visiting Iran, despite assurances that Americans are warmly welcomed. Indeed I was! My status as an American was never an issue and actually seemed to delight those who approached me. Nor was my gender a deterrent. Iranian women are full participants in society and with my headscarf firmly in place, I was too. I had the privilege of visiting Iran in November 2006. Never has a ... More
As an American I was somewhat concerned about visiting Iran, despite assurances that Americans are warmly welcomed. Indeed I was! My status as an American was never an issue and actually seemed to delight those who approached me. Nor was my gender a deterrent. Iranian women are full participants in society and with my headscarf firmly in place, I was too. I had the privilege of visiting Iran in November 2006. Never has a ... More
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Safi Abad palace
This palace is situated on a mount overlooking the city of Behshahr. The palace is a relic of the Safavid era and has been repaired during the Pahlavi period. There is a square in the structure and also there are a two storied edifice with a circular ceiling. Both internally and externally, the structure had been adorned with colored tiles belonging to the same era.
Mazandaran Attractions
Protected wildlife zones Some areas in Mazandaran Province, due to the presence of a variety of fauna and wildlife have come to be known as protected areas. In these areas, the most ...
Abbas Abad lake Located in the southeast of Behshahr in the midst of the forest, is a lake with an area of about 10 hectares. Due to the fact that in past, Shah Abbas-E-Safavi ...
Veresk bridge, Savad Kooh During World War II, it was reputedly known as the Pol-e-Piroozi, or the bridge of victory. The bridge is at an elevation of 110 m. and its arch measures 66 m. ...
