Mahallat, heaven of flowers in Iran: Photos

Flower shopping gains momentum on the eve of the Persian New Year (Nowruz), with the city of Mahallat in central Iran attracting visitors far wide and far.

As Nowruz approaches, Mahallat is abuzz with excitement as gardeners gear up for the festivities and the blooming of flowers reaches its peak during this time, adding to the amazing atmosphere.

Nowruz marks the arrival of spring and the Persian New Year.

Mahallat is the cradle of ornamental flowers and is home to large farms and greenhouses for growing plants and flowers that attract many tourists each year.

The city exports tens of millions of flowers, each year.

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