Iran touristic glamour appears in Skylines

Iran world-famous tourist attractions have been featured in Austrian in-flight magazine Skylines.

Skylines magazine introduced Iran's tourist attractions in its first issue of 2017, based on a visit by the newspaper's journalist, Stephan Burianek, during a six-day visit to Iran.

The title of the report is 'A Journey Along the Legendary Silk Road from Isfahan to Tehran', which describes famous tourist attractions in the cities of Isfahan, Kashan and the capital, Tehran.

Showing a photo of Imam Square in Isfahan, the magazine reports “This square, which is the most beautiful historical one in Iran and the second biggest world square, belongs to the Safavid era.”

“It is reputed to be the world’s second-largest square (after Tiananmen Square in Beijing), but is incomparably more beautiful,” the article added.

Isfahan’s landmark Abbasi Hotel is mentioned in another part of the article as one of the most beautiful hotels in the world.

The report also highlights the 19th century Borujerdi House in Kashan, whose stucco works and frescos show international influences from Europe to Asia.

Finally, the article showcases Iran’s capital city of Tehran, whose attractions include Tehran Grand Bazaar, cultural centers like Golestan Palace, Vahdat Hall, University of Tehran and its surrounding bookstores.

The Austrian in-flight magazine Skylines is available onboard many flights in Europe.

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