DOCSLIB.ORG

Iran: Architecture, Gardens & Design Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Kashan & Tehran September 12–22, 2019 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Iran: Architecture, Gardens & Design Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Kashan & Tehran September 12–22, 2019 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE Iran: Architecture, Gardens & Design Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Kashan & Tehran September 12–22, 2019 MUSEUM TRAVEL ALLIANCE Dear Travelers and Friends, If you have always been intrigued by ancient cultures and great civilizations, then 2019 could be the year for a unique discovery and experience. The Museum Travel Alliance is pleased to offer a new Iran tour, "Architecture, Gardens & Design in Iran" (September 12–22, 2019). Travelers on this exclusive journey will discover the country’s most spectacular museums, ancient sites, mosques, palaces, and public centers. They will also enjoy Iran’s contemporary culture, with opportunities to attend a live performance of traditional Persian music, dine at local restaurants, see contemporary art, meet artists, and shop at lively bazaars. Begin in Shiraz to admire tombs of mystical Persian poets, elegant architecture, and fine handicrafts. In Persepolis, wander vast ruins that have remained nearly unchanged since the city was destroyed by Alexander the Great. Continue to Isfahan, the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Dynasty, to stroll the magnificent square (the Maidan-e-Naghsh-e-Jahan), and explore a sumptuous palace, a music museum, the city’s Armenian Quarter, and a historic bazaar known for its handicrafts and kilim rugs. Our journey concludes in the capital of Tehran. Explore collections of art, artifacts, and jewelry at several of the city’s finest museums, and admire extraordinary tilework at the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace complex. There will also be opportunities to see some of Iran’s famous gardens in Shiraz, Isfahan, and Kashan. Arrangements Abroad, the tour operator for MTA, has taken travelers to Iran for many years. The local tour operator has been a trusted partner on all these trips, and we’ll have one of the top guides in the country. I had the opportunity to travel to Iran in 2017 with my wife Liz. We found the Iranian people to be extremely gracious and welcoming towards Americans and the sights inspiring—far beyond our expectations. From the haunting caravanserais along the old trade routes to the splendidly tiled city mosques, the country’s elegant 2,500-year-old heritage exists alongside a new creative energy. With the endless array of cultural splendors that awaits, this journey to Iran promises to be a trip of a lifetime. And you will enjoy traveling in the congenial company of members from a number of museums and cultural institutions. We hope you will join us. Sincerely, SPECIAL NOTE ON THE REQUIRED VISA: Due to strict guidelines imposed for necessary visas to travel to Iran, the deadline for enrollment in this September program is May 15, 2019. A passport-sized photo is required for enrollment. Please review the U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisory for Iran at travel.state.gov. Arrangements Abroad has safely operated a dozen Jim Friedlander trips to Iran over the last decade and welcomes your participation. President, Museum Travel Alliance HIGHLIGHTS DISCOVER UNESCO World Heritage Sites, from MARVEL at the 2,500-year-old ruins of ancient ruins to medieval mosques to lush gardens. Persepolis, once the center of the great Persian This includes visits to ten palaces and houses, eight Empire and one of the most important sites of the museums and collections, seven mosques, six gardens, Ancient World. three ruins, two bazaars, and one vault filled with gems and jewels. MEET contemporary artists during private gallery visits, and learn about the creation of beautiful BROWSE age-old bazaars in Shiraz and Isfahan. Persian carpets. Iran: Architecture, Gardens & Design Shiraz, Persepolis, Isfahan, Kashan & Tehran September 12–22, 2019 Narenjestan Palace, Shiraz THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: ISTANBUL AIRPORT Arrive independently to Istanbul Airport by late afternoon. We will meet there to connect to our late-night flight to Shiraz. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: SHIRAZ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: SHIRAZ After breakfast, depart for the pink-tiled 19th-century Arrive in Shiraz in the early hours and transfer to the Homa Nasir-al-Mulk (Pink Mosque) to see its beautiful stained- Hotel for time to rest. Rooms have been reserved from the glass windows in the morning light. Continue to the Khan night before, so they will be ready for us. In the afternoon, Madrasa (school) to see a restoration workshop, and depart to visit the Qajar-period Narenjestan Palace and stop at the Vakil Bazaar. This afternoon, visit the Stone Garden and the elegant Pars Museum. We will also see the Museum and see the tomb of Hafez (time permitting). In tomb of the poet Saadi and the Masjid-i-Vakil, a mosque the evening, explore the Naranj Art Gallery before dinner, famed for its spacious prayer hall of vaulted bays, twisting where we hope to be joined by some artists. B,L,D columns, and stained-glass windows. This evening stop at a carpet merchant before dinner. B,L,D Abstract Calligraphy by Amin Ashrafian, Naranj Art Gallery, Shiraz Nasir-al-Mulk (Pink Mosque), Shiraz Entry doors and windows of the Great Palace of Xerxes, Persepolis SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15: PERSEPOLIS / ISFAHAN Today drive to Isfahan, stopping en route in Persepolis. Caravanserai, Izad-Khast Once the center of the Persian Empire, Persepolis was one of the most important sites of the ancient world. At the fascinating necropolis of Naghsh-é-Rostam, see the Royal Tombs and the Ka’bé-Zardosht “fire temple.” After lunch, we continue northwards, stopping to see the 17th- century Safavid caravanserai. On the ancient Silk Road, a caravanserai (roadside inn) served travelers to rest and recover during journeys. We will also see the hilltop remains of the ancient castle at the Izad-Khast. The complex is under consideration to join World Heritage List. Arrive in Isfahan for check-in and dinner at the elegant Hotel Abbasi, where we'll stay for three nights. B,L,D The necropolis of Naghsh-é-Rostam, Persepolis NEAR PERSEPOLIS: The necropolis of Naghsh-é-Rostam House-Studio Museum of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Copper wares in the bazaar, Isfahan MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: ISFAHAN Isfahan, the 17th-century capital of the Safavid Dynasty, is referred to as Nesf-e-Jahan, or “Half of the World.” Admire the domes and walls surrounding the UNESCO- listed square, Maidan-e-Naghsh-e-Jahan. The square is flanked by the Ali-Qapu Palace and two of the world’s greatest mosques: the Sheikh Lotfollah and the Masjid-i Iman, both featuring splendid tile work. No visit to Isfahan would be complete without a stop at the historic bazaar, where hundreds of shops sell traditional Persian handicrafts. After lunch, we will also see the Hasht Behesht Pavilion, set amongst tree-lined alleys, a reflecting pool, and water rills. End the afternoon with a visit to the Khaiu Bridge, one of Isfahan’s famous eleven bridges. Enjoy an optional visit to a carpet weaver, followed by dinner at a restaurant. B,L,D TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17: ISFAHAN This morning, marvel at the sumptuous Palace of Chehel Sotoun, whose twenty columns reflected in the garden pool give the palace its name of “Forty Columns.” Tour the Decorative Arts Museum before continuing to the Music Museum to admire its collection of traditional Persian instruments and attend a performance. Before lunch, we will also see the Armenian Quarter, where Shah Abbas I transplanted a colony of skilled Christian entrepreneurs in 1604. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Friday Mosque or Masjid-I Jameh, considered to be a museum of more than a thousand years of religious architecture. Explore a local art gallery before dinner. B,L,D Masjid-i Iman, formerly known as the Shah Mosque, Isfahan Tabatabaee House, Kashan WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: ISFAHAN / KASHAN / TEHRAN Bagh-e-Fin Garden, Kashan Drive north to Kashan, known as the City of Roses, to find shops selling rose water, fragrances, soaps, lotions, and even rose candies. We'll discover the UNESCO-listed Fin Garden, or Bagh-e Fin, a 19th-century merchant residence, and Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse. If time allows, we'll visit the Tabatabaee House, once a merchant's home. This evening, we arrive in Tehran and check in at the centrally located Espinas Hotel. B,L,D Bagh-e-Fin Garden, Kasha,Kashan, Rose distillery, inset of roses, photo by Erwin Bolwidt Kashan Fragment of a stone column from Persepolis, National Museum of Iran, Tehran THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19: TEHRAN We start our day at the Golestan Palace Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating from the 18th to early 20th century. See the Marble Throne Hall and the Hall of Mirrors, used as a coronation room, and stroll the garden to view the ornate tile-covered walls. After lunch, visit the Malek National Museum and Library, Iran’s first private museum, to admire the manuscripts collection. An optional guided walk takes us to the nearby Laleh Park and past the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, currently closed for renovation. Dine at a local restaurant tonight. B,L,D FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: TEHRAN In the morning, discover the National Museum of Iran and the adjacent Islamic Era Museum. Enjoy lunch at the Ferdowsi Hotel with a special ice cream dessert and tea/ coffee in the 1960s lobby lounge. This afternoon, tour the Abgineh Museum’s collection of pre-Islamic and Islamic glass and ceramics, displayed in an elegant early 20th- century mansion. There will also be time for visiting a few art galleries. B,L,D SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: TEHRAN Today we go to the fashionable northern part of Tehran for a visit to the Niavaran Palace complex, set among the foothills of the Alborz Mountains. See the former Pahlavi residences and tour the museum of paintings and artifacts collected by Farah Diba, the last Empress of Iran.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 14 Days Persia Classic Tour Overview
    Tour Name: 14 Days Persia Classic Tour Tour Code: OT1114001 Tour Duration: 14 Days and 13 Nights Tour Category: Discovery / Cultural Tour Difficulty: 2 Tour Tags: Classic Tour Tour Best Date: 12 months Tour Services Type: 3*/4* / All-inclusive Tour Destinations: Tehran/Kashan/Esfahan/Yazd/Shiraz/Kerman Related tours code: Number ticket limits: 2-16 Overview: Landing to Persia, Iran is a country with endless history and tradition and you explore both ancient Persia and modern Iran. Our Persia Classic Tour program includes the natural and historical attractions old central parts of Iran. In this route, we will visit cities like Tehran, Kashan, Isfahan, Yazd, Shiraz and finally Kerman. Actually, in most of these areas, living in warm and dry areas has been linked with history and has shaped the lifestyle that is specific to these areas. Highlights: . It’s a 14 days Iran classic discovery and cultural tour. The tour starts and ends in Tehran. In between, we visit 6 main cities and 17 amazing UNESCO world heritage site in Iran. Visit amazing UNESCO world heritage sites in Iran Tour Map: Tour Itinerary: Landing to PERSIA Welcome to Iran. To be met by your tour guide at the airport (IKA airport), you will be transferred to your hotel. We will visit Golestan Palace* (one of Iran UNESCO World Heritage site) and grand old bazaar of Tehran (depends on arrival time). O/N Tehran Magic of Desert (Kashan) Leaving Tehran behind, on our way to Kashan, we visit Ouyi underground city. Then continue to Kashan to visit Tabatabayi historical house, Borujerdiha/Abbasian historical house, Fin Persian garden*, a relaxing and visually impressive Persian garden with water channels all passing through a central pavilion.
    [Show full text]
  • Issyk-Kul 2020 International Exhibition of Photography
    ISSYK-KUL 2020 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY FIAP 2020/316 PSA 2020-151 FPC W2020/P06 2020 FIAP 2020/316 PSA 2020-151 FPC W2020/P06 ARE YOU GOING TO ORGANIZE AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION? You make the policies and branding, Salon.Photo Platform will do the rest, automatically and errorlessly! Website, Gathering of Photos, Judging Software & etc. www.Salon.Photo [email protected] Salon.Photo Platform and Judgment® Software are made by Focus Team Software Group, it include a website for announcing the rules, news, status list and result and sing up entrants. Entrants can upload their art works(single or collection), edit their profile and entries, fill out the titles and pay their fee. The administrator also has access too several reports such as full information about entrants, entries, payments, statistic of country etc. All entries get uniquely renamed by the software. The entry later will be downloaded using FTP and will be import to Judgment Software for judging. Later on, all results will be exported from the software and will be imported to the website. As all the process is automated there will be no mistake. Judgment® Software has all the requirements for judging such as: high speed, network judging, several stages of judging based on acceptance/rejection or scores, selection based on percentage or numbers, ability to return to the previews stage and selecting between special groups of works etc. Every jury member can select works by his keyboard. All the requested information for FIAP/PSA catalogs such as list of acceptances and table of statistics can be exported from the software.
    [Show full text]
  • A Look at the History of Calligraphy in Decoration of Mosques in Iran: 630-1630 AD Cengiz Tavşan, Niloufar Akbarzadeh
    World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Architectural and Environmental Engineering Vol:12, No:3, 2018 A Look at the History of Calligraphy in Decoration of Mosques in Iran: 630-1630 AD Cengiz Tavşan, Niloufar Akbarzadeh as strength, comfort and expansion. Throughout history, Abstract—Architecture in Iran has a continuous history from at Iranian architecture had its own originality and simplicity. All least 5000 BC to the present, and numerous Iranian pre-Islamic parts of Iran, especially villages and ancient monuments are elements have contributed significantly to the formation of Islamic like a live but old book of art and architecture, history, which art. At first, decoration was limited to small objects and containers in a brief moment, each page of that opens the gates of several and then progressed in the art of plaster and brickwork. They later applied in architecture as well. The art of gypsum and brickwork, thousand years of history to the visitors [7]. which was prevalent in the form of motifs (animals and plants) in Repeat motifs, symbolic role and decorations are one of the pre-Islam, was used in the aftermath of Islam with the art of main subjects in Iranian art. In Iranian architecture, the calligraphy in decorations. The splendor and beauty of Iranian symbolic elements generally embossed with carving and architecture, especially during the Islamic era, are related to painting integrated with elements of construction and decoration and design. After the invasion of Iran by the Arabs and the environmental, which makes it a new and inseparable introduction of Islam to Iran, the arrival of the Iranian classical architecture significantly changed, and we saw the Arabic calligraphy combination.
    [Show full text]
  • Interview with Bahman Jalali1
    11 Interview with Bahman Jalali1 By Catherine David2 Catherine David: Among all the Muslim countries, it seems that it was in Iran where photography was first developed immediately after its invention – and was most inventive. Bahman Jalali: Yes, it arrived in Iran just eight years after its invention. Invention is one thing, what about collecting? When did collecting photographs beyond family albums begin in Iran? When did gathering, studying and curating for archives and museum exhibitions begin? When did these images gain value? And when do the first photography collections date back to? The problem in Iran is that every time a new regime is established after any political change or revolution – and it has been this way since the emperor Cyrus – it has always tried to destroy any evidence of previous rulers. The paintings in Esfahan at Chehel Sotoon3 (Forty Pillars) have five or six layers on top of each other, each person painting their own version on top of the last. In Iran, there is outrage at the previous system. Photography grew during the Qajar era until Ahmad Shah Qajar,4 and then Reza Shah5 of the Pahlavi dynasty. Reza Shah held a grudge against the Qajars and so during the Pahlavi reign anything from the Qajar era was forbidden. It is said that Reza Shah trampled over fifteen thousand glass [photographic] plates in one day at the Golestan Palace,6 shattering them all. Before the 1979 revolution, there was only one book in print by Badri Atabai, with a few photographs from the Qajar era. Every other photography book has been printed since the revolution, including the late Dr Zoka’s7 book, the Afshar book, and Semsar’s book, all printed after the revolution8.
    [Show full text]
  • Basic Statistics of Delhi
    BASIC STATISTICS OF DELHI Page No. 1. Names of colonies/properties, structures and gates in Eighteenth Century 2 1.1 Sheet No.1 Plan of the City of Delhi 2 1.2 Sheet No.2 Plan of the City of Delhi 2 1.3 Sheet No.5 Plan of the City of Delhi 3 1.4 Sheet No.7 Plan of the City of Delhi 3 1.5 Sheet No.8 Plan of the City of Delhi 3 1.6 Sheet No.9 Plan of the City of Delhi 3 1.7 Sheet No.11 Plan of the City of Delhi 3 1.8 Sheet No.12 Plan of the City of Delhi 4 2. List of built up residential areas prior to 1962 4 3. Industrial areas in Delhi since 1950’s. 5 4. Commercial Areas 6 5. Residential Areas – Plotted & Group Housing Residential colonies 6 6. Resettlement Colonies 7 7. Transit Camps constructed by DDA 7 8. Tenements constructed by DDA/other bodies for Slum Dwellers 7 9. Group Housing constructed by DDA in Urbanized Villages including on 8 their peripheries up to 1980’s 10. Colonies developed by Ministry of Rehabilitation 8 11. Residential & Industrial Development with the help of Co-op. 8 House Building Societies (Plotted & Group Housing) 12. Institutional Areas 9 13. Important Stadiums 9 14. Important Ecological Parks & other sites 9 15. Integrated Freight Complexes-cum-Wholesale markets 9 16. Gaon Sabha Land in Delhi 10 17. List of Urban Villages 11 18. List of Rural Villages 19. List of 600 Regularized Unauthorized colonies 20.
    [Show full text]
  • Day 1: Flight from Your Home Country to Tehran Capital of IRAN
    Day 1: Flight from your home country to Tehran capital of IRAN We prepare ourselves for a fabulous trip to Great Persia. Arrival to Tehran, after custom formality, meet and assist at airport and transfer to the Hotel. Day 2: Tehran After breakfast in hotel, we prepare to start for city sightseeing, visit Niyavaran Palace,Lunch in a local restaurant during the visit .In the afternoon visit Bazaar Tajrish and Imamzadeh Saleh mausoleu. The NiavaranComplex is a historical complex situated in Shemiran, Tehran (Greater Tehran), Iran. It consists of several buildings and monuments built in the Qajar and Pahlavi eras. The complex traces its origin to a garden in Niavaran region, which was used as a summer residence by Fath-Ali Shah of the Qajar Dynasty. A pavilion was built in the garden by the order of Naser ed Din Shah of the same dynasty, which was originally referred to as Niavaran House, and was later renamed Saheb Qaranie House. The pavilion of Ahmad Shah Qajarwas built in the late Qajar period.During the reign of the Pahlavi Dynasty, a modern built mansion named Niavaran House was built for the imperial family of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. All of the peripheral buildings of the Saheb Qaranie House, with the exception of the Ahmad Shahi Pavilion, were demolished, and the buildings and structures of the present-day complex were built to the north of the Saheb Qaranie House. In the Pahlavi period, the Ahmad Shahi Pavilion served as an exhibition area for the presents from world eaders to the Iranian monarchs. Im?mz?deh S?leh is one of many Im?mzadeh mosques in Iran.
    [Show full text]
  • Treasures of Iran
    Treasures of Iran 15 Days Treasures of Iran Home to some of the world's most renowned and best-preserved archaeological sites, Iran is a mecca for art, history, and culture. This 15-day itinerary explores the fascinating cities of Tehran, Shiraz, Yazd, and Isfahan, and showcases Iran's rich, textured past while visiting ancient ruins, palaces, and world-class museums. Wander vibrant bazaars, behold Iran's crown jewels, and visit dazzling mosques adorned with blue and aqua tile mosaics. With your local guide who has led trips here for over 23 years, be one of the few lucky travelers to discover this unique destination! Details Testimonials Arrive: Tehran, Iran “I have taken 12 trips with MT Sobek. Each has left a positive imprint on me Depart: Tehran, Iran —widening my view of the world and its peoples.” Duration: 15 Days Jane B. Group Size: 6-16 Guests "Our trip to Iran was an outstanding Minimum Age: 16 Years Old success! Both of our guides were knowledgeable and well prepared, and Activity Level: Level 2 played off of each other, incorporating . lectures, poetry, literature, music, and historical sights. They were generous with their time and answered questions non-stop. Iran is an important country, strategically situated, with 3,000+ years of culture and history." Joseph V. REASON #01 REASON #02 REASON #03 MT Sobek is an expert in Iran Our team of local guides are true This journey exposes travelers travel, with over five years' experts, including Saeid Haji- to the hospitality of Iranian experience taking small Hadi (aka Hadi), who has been people, while offering groups into the country.
    [Show full text]
  • Early Islamic Architecture in Iran
    EARLY ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE IN IRAN (637-1059) ALIREZA ANISI Ph.D. THESIS THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH 2007 To My wife, and in memory of my parents Contents Preface...........................................................................................................iv List of Abbreviations.................................................................................vii List of Plates ................................................................................................ix List of Figures .............................................................................................xix Introduction .................................................................................................1 I Historical and Cultural Overview ..............................................5 II Legacy of Sasanian Architecture ...............................................49 III Major Feature of Architecture and Construction ................72 IV Decoration and Inscriptions .....................................................114 Conclusion .................................................................................................137 Catalogue of Monuments ......................................................................143 Bibliography .............................................................................................353 iii PREFACE It is a pleasure to mention the help that I have received in writing this thesis. Undoubtedly, it was my great fortune that I benefited from the supervision of Robert Hillenbrand, whose comments,
    [Show full text]
  • Taste of Paradise, 27 April to 04 May 2019, Iran
    1 Taste of Paradise, 27 April to 04 May 2019, Iran th 4 CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Cultural Landscape Association Workshop & Tour 27 April to 04 May 2019, Iran Until now, 22 Iranian sites have been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Iran’s Persian Garden is one of the sites inscribed on UNESCO’s List in 2011. The property includes nine gardens in as many provinces. They exemplify the diversity of Persian garden designs that evolved and adapted to different climate conditions while retaining principles that have their roots in the times of Cyrus the Great, 6th century BC. Always divided into four sectors, with water playing an important role for both irrigation and ornamentation, the Persian garden was conceived to symbolize Eden and the four Zoroastrian elements of sky, earth, water and plants. These gardens, dating back to different periods since the 6th century BC, also feature buildings, pavilions and walls, as well as sophisticated irrigation systems. They have influenced the art of garden design as far as India and Spain. Persian Garden is a well-known garden style in the world. Besides overcoming the environmental restraints, creators of Persian Gardens have also manifested cultures and beliefs of people living in this land in their work; and that’s the reason orientalists have known Persian Garden a symbol of “Promised Paradise”. Persian Garden is in a great harmony with its natural and cultural surroundings and cannot be identified segregated from Iran’s characteristics and peoples’ culture and belief. Cultural Landscape Association (CLA) is planning to organize a specialized tour and workshop called “Taste Paradise” in an international level for the experts, in order to get a better global recognition for Persian Garden and the elite to know it further.
    [Show full text]
  • Achaemenid Empire/ (Persia) BY: HOZAN LATIF RAUF General Architectural Features
    Achaemenid Empire/ (Persia) BY: HOZAN LATIF RAUF General Architectural features ▪ The architecture of Persians was more columnar and that led to vastly different massive architectural features from that of the Mesopotamian era. ▪ The use of flat timber roofs rather than vaults led to more slender columns and were rather more beautiful. This also led to rooms being squarer in shape than simple long rectangle. ▪ The roofing system was also very different, wherein the wooden brackets were covered in clay and provided more stability. The use of a double mud wall might have provided room for windows just below ceiling in structures like Palace of Persepolis. VOCABULARY WORDS ▪ The COLUMN is divided into three parts: ▪ The BASE ▪ The SHAFT- FLUTED ▪ The CAPITAL- Double Animal most with bulls Ancient Susa/Shush The city of SUSA was the Persian capital in succession to Babylon, where there is a building with a citadel complex. There was a good skill set of artisans and laborers available which made the palace complex more of a piece of art than just a building structure. Cedar wood was got from Lebanon and teak from the mountain of Zagros. The baked bricks were still made in the Babylonian method. Ancient Susa/Shush Ancient Persepolis PERSEPOLIS ▪ 518 BCE ▪ King Darius utilized influences and materials from all over his empire, which included Babylon, Egypt, Mesopotamian and Greece Architectural Plan of Ancient Persepolis The Great/Apadana Staircase ▪ King Xerxes (486-465 BC) built the Grand Staircase and the Gate of All Nations. ▪ The Grand Staircase is located on the northeast side of the city and these stairs were carved from massive blocks of stone.
    [Show full text]
  • MASTER's THESIS Tourism Attractions and Their Influence On
    2009:057 MASTER'S THESIS Tourism Attractions and their Influence on Handicraft Employment in Isfahan Reza Abyareh Luleå University of Technology Master Thesis, Continuation Courses Marketing and e-commerce Department of Business Administration and Social Sciences Division of Industrial marketing and e-commerce 2009:057 - ISSN: 1653-0187 - ISRN: LTU-PB-EX--09/057--SE 1 Master Thesis Tourism Attractions and their Influence on Handicraft Employment in Isfahan Supervisors: Prof.Dr.Peter U.C.Dieke and Prof.Dr.Ali Sanayei By: Reza Abyareh Fall 2007 2 Master Thesis Tourism and Hotel Management Lulea University of Technology (Sweden) and University of Isfahan(Iran) Tourism Attractions and their Influence on Handicraft Employment in Isfahan Supervisors: Prof.Dr.Peter U.C.Dieke and Prof.Dr.Ali Sanayei By: Reza Abyareh A Master Thesis Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Tourism and Hotel Management in Lulea University of Technology. Fall 2007 3 In The Name of God ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dedicated to My parents and my sister,the most important three persons in my life. 4 Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acknowledgements 1 Overview 7 Introduction 7 Key Words 8 Description of Research Problem 9 Importance and Value of Research 10 Record and History of Research Subject 11 Purposes of Research 12 Research Questions 12 Sample size 13 Research Method 13 Tools for Collecting Data 13 Data Collection and Analysis
    [Show full text]
  • Iranian-Tour-Details
    10 days / 9 nights Starting from $1450.00 per person based on double occupancy $550 single supplement Day one Leave United States for your flight to Shiraz Day two: Shiraz Arrive to Shiraz. Our guide is waiting to greet and transfer you to your hotel where you sill stay overnight in Shiraz. Day three: Shiraz The first full tour day begins an educational adventure led by our Group Leader. First we will visit the beautiful Narenjestan Garden, circa 1257 CS, which features a richly decorated pavilion set among graceful trees. Next, we’ll walk to the Vakil Bazaar - one of the finest and most important bazaars of historical Iran, established in the 11th century CE. The next visit is to the Tomb of Hafez, Iran’s greatest lyric poet, followed by the Tomb of Sa’adi whose poems and tales are still known to every Iranian. After that, we will journey to the downtown part of the city to the Arg-E Karim (Karim Khan Citadel). It was named after a king of the 18th century Zand Dynasty, who made this city his capital. You will learn the history of the citadel, King Karim Khan and the dynasty. Finally, we will enjoy the shining domes ov Ali Ebn- e Hamze and Holy Shrine of Shah Cheragh. You will spend the night in your hotel in Shiraz. Day four: Shiraz – Persepolis – Pasargadae – Yazd Once we check out of the hotel, we will take a vehicle to Yazd, one of the most distinctive cities in Iran, renowned for its Persian architecture. Along the way, we will visit Persepolis in the heart of the fabled Persian Empire.
    [Show full text]