The bazaar, centre of social and economic life.
Tehran
The month of Muharrem (actually two-month long). Mourning Imam Huseyn, killed in the 10th century in Kerbala. Music is forbidden. Black flags and black clothing are de rigueur.
Getting ready for the "après-" Muharrem
Size and shape are discussed with a male sales clerk.
According to them, these young men believe they have the best job in the entire bazaar, perhaps even in the world.
More colours in Yazd
Tribal women
Kashan
FOOD, CAFÉS AND SOCIAL LIFE
Tehran
Isfahan
Dowlatabad Garden, Yazd
Kashan
Kashan
The traditional Iranian oven
Making "Sohan", the renown almond, honey and pistachio treat from Qom
Pots and pans in Kerman
Preparing a free meal for hundreds of worshippers on the occasion of Muhharem, as a form of atonement. Everyone is invited, including foreigners.
LIFE WOULDN'T BE SO BAD
IF IT WASN'T FOR THE CONSTANT REMINDER
THAT THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
HAS A FINITE SENSE OF HUMOUR
Martyred commanders, killed in 1988 in the Iran-Iraq war.
The Supreme Leader's portrait is made to look as if it was there when the mosque was built
THE CITIES OF IRAN
Qom, the "Vatican City" of Iran
NEYRIZ, FARS PROVINCE
The 18th century Agha Bozorg mosque with its theological school (madrasah) around the lower courtyard
The Borujerdi House in Kashan, former home of a wealthy family of merchants
Borujerdi House
SHIRAZ
(no connection with the wine)
The ancient citadel of Shiraz
The mausoleum of Ali Ibn Hamzeh
Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
Shāh Chérāgh, a mausoleum and mosque in Shiraz. It commemorates the Abbasid persecution of Shiites.
ISFAHAN
Khaju bridge over the Zayandeh River, now dried up. Saffavid architecture.
People come and sing under the arches as the acoustic is renown.
The Grand Palace of Ali Qapu. Bult by Shah Abbas I, Saffavid dynasty.
The music room
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, on Naqsh e Jahan Square. Built as a private mosque, it doesn't have minaret.
Eloquent example of Sassafid architecture of the early 17th century.
The Shah Mosque, also known as Imam Mosque
One of the masterpieces of Sassafid architecture. Decorated with seven-colour mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions.
The Chehel Sotoun pavilion. Built in the middle of a park by Shah Abbas II for entertaining and receptions.
Scenes of battle
More battles
Style is influenced by the preceding Mongol dynasties
Music, dancing, and wine. Islam was then seen through a different prism.
The Armenian Cathedral of Isfahan
Hell
The cloister
Mausoleum of Imam Zadeh Seyed Jafar, Yazd
TEHRAN
The palace of Golestan was the official residence of the Qajar monarchs and their court
The personal residence of a former prime minister, now the glass and ceramic museum
The stunning steel bridge, created by 26-year old female architect Leila Araghian
THE YOUTH
Taking a photo of Monika
Having her photo taken with Monika
Au-revoir. خداحافظی
THANKS FOR WATCHING
The bazaar, centre of social and economic life.
Tehran
The month of Muharrem (actually two-month long). Mourning Imam Huseyn, killed in the 10th century in Kerbala. Music is forbidden. Black flags and black clothing are de rigueur.
Getting ready for the "après-" Muharrem
Size and shape are discussed with a male sales clerk.
According to them, these young men believe they have the best job in the entire bazaar, perhaps even in the world.
More colours in Yazd
Tribal women
Kashan
FOOD, CAFÉS AND SOCIAL LIFE
Tehran
Isfahan
Dowlatabad Garden, Yazd
Kashan
Kashan
The traditional Iranian oven
Making "Sohan", the renown almond, honey and pistachio treat from Qom
Pots and pans in Kerman
Preparing a free meal for hundreds of worshippers on the occasion of Muhharem, as a form of atonement. Everyone is invited, including foreigners.
LIFE WOULDN'T BE SO BAD
IF IT WASN'T FOR THE CONSTANT REMINDER
THAT THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC
HAS A FINITE SENSE OF HUMOUR
Martyred commanders, killed in 1988 in the Iran-Iraq war.
The Supreme Leader's portrait is made to look as if it was there when the mosque was built
THE CITIES OF IRAN
Qom, the "Vatican City" of Iran
NEYRIZ, FARS PROVINCE
The 18th century Agha Bozorg mosque with its theological school (madrasah) around the lower courtyard
The Borujerdi House in Kashan, former home of a wealthy family of merchants
Borujerdi House
SHIRAZ
(no connection with the wine)
The ancient citadel of Shiraz
The mausoleum of Ali Ibn Hamzeh
Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque
Shāh Chérāgh, a mausoleum and mosque in Shiraz. It commemorates the Abbasid persecution of Shiites.
ISFAHAN
Khaju bridge over the Zayandeh River, now dried up. Saffavid architecture.
People come and sing under the arches as the acoustic is renown.
The Grand Palace of Ali Qapu. Bult by Shah Abbas I, Saffavid dynasty.
The music room
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, on Naqsh e Jahan Square. Built as a private mosque, it doesn't have minaret.
Eloquent example of Sassafid architecture of the early 17th century.
The Shah Mosque, also known as Imam Mosque
One of the masterpieces of Sassafid architecture. Decorated with seven-colour mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions.
The Chehel Sotoun pavilion. Built in the middle of a park by Shah Abbas II for entertaining and receptions.
Scenes of battle
More battles
Style is influenced by the preceding Mongol dynasties
Music, dancing, and wine. Islam was then seen through a different prism.
The Armenian Cathedral of Isfahan
Hell
The cloister
Mausoleum of Imam Zadeh Seyed Jafar, Yazd
TEHRAN
The palace of Golestan was the official residence of the Qajar monarchs and their court
The personal residence of a former prime minister, now the glass and ceramic museum
The stunning steel bridge, created by 26-year old female architect Leila Araghian
THE YOUTH
Taking a photo of Monika
Having her photo taken with Monika
Au-revoir. خداحافظی
THANKS FOR WATCHING