Shazde Garden in Kerman

Being registered as a chain UNESCO heritage site, the nine heavenly Persian Gardens are among the most beloved and iconic landscapes with their distinctive properties, picture-postcard views of water stream and the historic Persian pavilions. Lesser-known Shazde Garden near Kerman in, is among the Persian gardens that has been registered in UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2011. We wish the best for our American guests and thanks for letting us share part of their trip. Thanks to their tour guide Ali for taking this photo of this sparkling emerald on heart of desert.

Ali and our American guest in Shazde Garden in Kerman

Two Revolutions and a Coup Iran Tour

Revolutions have occurred during human history and vary widely in terms of methods, duration and motivating ideology. The revolution of 1979 in Iran marked the beginning of a completely new era in various socio-economic fields and political systems. Are you eager to walk through some of Iran's most interesting landscapes in search of the richest stories from the recent past? Uppersia team organized The "Two revolutions and a coup" tour  to help you learn what has happened in Iran during its constitutional revolution of 1905, the Coup against the prime minister of the time Dr. Mossadegh in 1953, the revolution of 1979 and in general its recent history. 

Mashq Squrae, Tehran, Iran

Iran has been the cradle of the movements, revolutions and changes in the Middle East the same way it was the first country in the region that forced the king to accept the constitution around in 1905. This trip includes Tehran and Tabriz that were the focus of these incidents. In Tehran, Visit historical Baharestan Square and get acquainted with Islamic Consultative Assembly, former Embassy of United State, Mashq Square, and visit Ebrat museum, a prison during the second Pahlavi era.  Also stroll around Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini, an Iranian Shia Muslim religious leader and politician. In Tabriz, besides exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, you Visit Ali Monsieur’s house, who is one the most prominent political figures involved in Iran’s Constitutional Revolution, Sattarkhan’s museum and Bagher Khan’s tomb in Tobaieh Garden. You also explore the grave of Howard Conklin Baskerville, a foreign leading figure in the revolution of 1979, who was killed during an attempt to break the Tabriz siege.

Constitutional museum, Tabriz, Iran

 Your tour guide will tell you the stories of revolutions and the coup while you are visiting the neighborhoods of the events and you will visit the places open to public and world-famous sightseeing. Regarding the budget,Two Revolutions and a Coup Iran Tour includes basic services so that it can be affordable for everyone.

Ancient Falak ol aflak Castle that Still Stands Today

Iran is dotted with many beautiful castles of varying shapes, sizes and functions – from romantic fantasy palaces to imposing military forts and picturesque manor houses. Ancient castles are sprinkled across Iran’s lush, green countryside in various states of ruin. The amazing artifacts, antiquities, and artworks can be found in Babak and Falak ol aflak Castles. Falak-ol-Aflak Castle situated on the top of a large hill with the same name within the city of Khorramabad, the regional capital of Lorestan province, Iran. This gigantic structure was built during the Sassanid era, while some of the archeologists believe that the castle’s structures date as far back as the Atabakan dynasty. The castle itself covers an area of 5,300 square meters and the height of the entire structure, including the hill, reaches to 40 meters above the surrounding area. It is 2,860 meters in perimeter and its tallest wall is 22.5 meters high. This space is divided into four large halls, and their associated rooms and corridors. Originally the castle used to have 12 towers, but only 8 remain standing today. The water well of the fortress lies in the area behind the first courtyard. Reaching a depth of 40 meters, the majority of the well's shaft is carved into the rock in order to reach the source of the spring. The castle is managed by the Iran Cultural Heritage Organization as a protected site. At present, Falak-ol-Aflak is on the Tentative List of UNESCO's World Heritage sites as an example of Persian Architecture.  The castle’s simple beauty makes it one of the most visited castles in Iran .Remember to add this magnificent monument in your bucket list while exploring west of fascinating Iran.

 Falak ol aflak Castle, Lorestan, Iran