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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

An interesting and unusual village Kandovān in Iran

In the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan, on the north side of the inactive volcano Sahand, the cunning Azerbaijanis once built a unique village. Houses in the village Kandovān are cut directly into the rock; one rock was used for one house. Some are old and there are ones which are 700 years old.

Small, narrow stairs lead to some doors.



5-star hotel is located in the village center. It is also cut into the rock and a unique in Iran. Price of accommodation in rooms with Jacuzzi is $ 200.

Room inside a rock.

And this is the view of a house in Kandovan. The very brutal nature of these created sharp rocks allows people to rout the rooms and incorporate windows and doors.




There are approximately 1000 inhabitants in the village.




Images source: snegopad.net

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Iran from a different view

A very colorful world which you rarely see in the Western countries...

If you place politics aside you will find that this is a fascinating, amazing world which is rarely shown in its true light. In my humble opinion, people should learn to appreciate the natural beauty and historical customs no matter where they are located or where they originated from. So enjoy what we prepared for you.




This would be the right place to film Star Wars:


Switzerland? Not really...




Magnificent Dariasar Mountains:



Interesting geometric forms inside a mosque



Ahemenida Golden Lion (Persian treasure) from the 500-BC:


Incredible stone carvings:




The beautiful bridge across the Isfahan River in Zajandeh:



Another interesting bridge: Trans-Iranian railway bridge, Mazanderan:



Fortress Babak Korramdin (a good place for a fight between Gandalf and Balrog)



Snow in Tehran


Tehran and the surrounding mountains:



Mirrors have a special spiritual significance for the Iranian culture. Bride and groom traditionally sit in front of the mirror. The first thing they need to bring into the house, except the Holy Koran, is a decorative mirror.


American cars are popular among collectors:


Metro in Teheran is currently under construction:




Street art...



images source: darkroastedblend.com

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