Iran

The city's splendour began with the reign of the Safavid ruler Shah Abbas I (r. 1587-1629), who made the city his capital and built the huge bazaar, which was strategically located on the Silk ... [full story]

If invited to an Iranian persons house, here are a few pointers to keep in mind. Punctuality is appreciated, so try to arrive at the invited time; dress conservatively; check to see if ... [full story]