Traveling to Iranian movie locations: attractions beyond the film frame

Iran, with its ancient history and diverse natural landscapes, has always provided filmmakers with unique movie locations. From ancient cities to mountains, deserts and beautiful islands, Iran is a place whose unique locations have helped create cinematic and documentary stories. In this section, we discuss some of the most important movie locations in Iran that have been used in various movies and series.

1. Isfahan; The city of history and art

As one of the most beautiful historical cities in Iran, Isfahan has always been an attractive location for filmmakers. The magnificent architecture of this city, with buildings such as Naqsh Jahan Square, Khajo Bridge and Chehelston Palace, is featured in many Iranian historical films and series. Among the most famous works that were filmed and made in this city, we can mention Majid’s Tales directed by Kyomarth Pourahmad.

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2. Yazd; Ancient clay city

The city of Yazd, which is known as the first adobe city in the world, has a special historical and desert texture that has made it an attractive location for movies, especially historical and religious works. “Behind the curtain” series, directed by Mohammad Reza Haji Gholami, is among the films that depict the customs, culture and identity of Yazdi families.

In addition, because of its desert architecture and traditional buildings such as windmills and adobe houses, Yazd provides a suitable environment for making films with a historical theme or related to the traditional culture of Iran.

3. Kashan; Fin garden and historical houses

Kashan is one of the most popular film locations in Iran, with its historical buildings and beautiful gardens such as the Fine Garden and the Borujerdi House. This city is especially noted for films related to the Qajar era or historical films that deal with the traditional architecture of Iran.

The Lady of the Mansion series is one of the successful historical series of the last few years, which was able to attract many audiences with its fascinating story and brilliant performances. This series presents a picture of Iran in that era by narrating a romantic story in the heart of the political events of the Qajar period. A significant part of this series was filmed in the historical house of the Tabatabais in Kashan. With its magnificent architecture and pleasant atmosphere, this house has a suitable space for telling historical and romantic stories.

4. Tehran; Modern and historical city

Tehran, as the capital of Iran and a city with a combination of modernity and history, has been used as a location in many films. Valiasr Street as the longest street in the Middle East and towers like Milad Tower, as symbols of modernity, have appeared in many modern Iranian films. In addition, historical palaces such as Golestan, Niavaran and Saadabad palaces, which are remnants of the kingdom era, have been used in historical films and series. Ghazali town is also one of the most important and well-known filming locations in Iran. This town, which is located in the west of Tehran, has played a very important role in the production of Iranian cinema and television works, with its diverse decors and advanced facilities.

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Tehran, by combining modern life and its historical context, provides a diverse atmosphere for filmmakers. From urban love stories to political dramas, Iran’s capital is the perfect location for a wide range of movie genres. Pedre Salar series, Youssef Prophet (PBUH) series, Amir Kabir series, etc. are among the films that were filmed in Tehran.

5. Qeshm Island; A location for adventurers

Star Valley in Qeshm Island is one of the most famous and unique natural locations in Iran, which is considered an ideal environment for adventure and documentary films due to the strange shapes of its rocks. This location is used in Salman Farsi TV series.

Qeshm and its surrounding islands, with their pristine and beautiful nature, provide filmmakers with a unique atmosphere, especially for filming in adventure and nature-oriented genres. In addition to Star Valley, the pristine and quiet beaches of the island provide natural attractions for local and foreign filmmakers.

6. Northern Iran; A gem for nature-oriented films

Northern Iran, with its forests, lakes and mountains, is one of the most beautiful natural areas of Iran, which has been used as a location in many Iranian films and series. Northern forests and lakes such as Velesht Lake have been used as a backdrop in numerous TV series and movies.

Movies related to nature and stories that are somehow related to green landscapes and pleasant weather have used the north of Iran as one of the most popular locations.

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7. Kerman; Lut Desert and Prince Mahan Garden

As one of the largest deserts in the world, Lut Desert is one of the most important natural locations in Iran, which has been used in many adventure and documentary films. This desert, registered in UNESCO, is an ideal destination for filmmakers due to its natural beauty and special landscapes.

Iran, with its unique combination of history, culture and nature, provides a variety of locations for filmmakers. From historical cities and beautiful gardens to deserts and virgin forests, each of these places has special attractions that give films and series a special and unique atmosphere. If you have ever visited the location of TV series and movies in Iran, tell your friends about your experience and memory.

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