Iran is home to some of the most well-known and influential poets in the world. Tremendous works of art, the words of Persian poetry give an insight into the culture of the country. The poems keep inspiring generations after generations of Iranians, and others around the globe. Here is a look at some of theContinue reading “The Most Influential Poets of Iran”
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The Best Bazaars in Iran
The labyrinth of a bazaar is a riot for the senses. The smells catch your nostrils, the sounds tingle your eardrum and the tastes can take you to a place you’ve never discovered before. Iran is home to hundreds of sprawling bazaars, with each direction taking you on a different pathway and a different experience.Continue reading “The Best Bazaars in Iran”
Persepolis – ‘The Persian City’
Address: Takht-e Jamshid Opening hours: 8am-5pm November-March, to 7pm April-October Cost: £3 Perespolis, literally ‘The Persian City’, is one of the most magnificent places you will see in Iran. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its incredible grandeur, history and uniqueness are all reasons to go for a visit. Persepolis is a locationContinue reading “Persepolis – ‘The Persian City’”
Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome
Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition National Museum of Oriental Art Via Merulana, 248, Rome. Opening times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 9am-2pm. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays – 9am-7.30pm. Closed on Monday. Price: Full price €6. Reduced price ticket €3. http://www.museorientale.beniculturali.it _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome is currently displaying an impressive exhibitionContinue reading “Iranian Art and Culture Exhibition at the National Museum of Oriental Art in Rome”
Unedited History – Iran 1960-2014
Exhibition runs to: 23rd March. Opening times: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 11am – 7pm Sat 11am-10pm Address: Via Guido Reni, 4/a, Rome Wesbite: http://www.fondazionemaxxi.it/ ______________________________________________________________________________________ The MAXXI contemporary museum in Rome is currently holding an exhibition, entitled ‘The Unedited History of Iran’. It is displaying over 200 works by 20 artists and takes you through several chronological chapters ofContinue reading “Unedited History – Iran 1960-2014”
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