"Na'in" Na'in by iwys

Na'in Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 6 photos

Na'in is a crumbling, desert town famous for it's beautiful, blue and white carpets, which traditionally used indigo and silk brought by the camel trains returning from the Silk Road. In the middle is a two-thousand-year-old Sassanid Citadel, surrounded by a maze of alleyways, little changed since the Middle Ages.

If you like remote, exotic places, which the modern world has passed by, Na'in is for you.

Na'in House

All of the architecture in Na'in is designed to protect people from the baking heat of the desert sun. The traditional houses use wind towers to funnel the breeze through the interior. The rooms are below ground, where it is cooler.

Last visit to Na'in: Mar 2001
Intro Updated May 4, 2007
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Reviews (6)

The Bazaar Things to Do (4)

Nai'in's covered bazaar is a wonderfully cool place to escape from the heat of the sun. As you walk through its... more travel advice

Narin Ghaleh Citadel Things to Do (4)

The ancient Sassanid Citadel of Narin Ghaleh, which people once fled to in order to escape the invading Mongol hordes,... more travel advice

The Minaret Things to Do (4)

Here you can see the mosque's minaret, rising majestically above the city skyline. more travel advice

The Friday Mosque Things to Do (4)

The adobe, Friday mosque or Masjid-e Jame, dates back to the eleventh century. It is one of the oldest remaining mosques... more travel advice

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Mariajoy May 4, 2007 at 4:13 PM

I love pistachios. Did you buy any? :))
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freya_heaven May 5, 2005 at 1:47 AM

Loved this little page, great photos Ian. Beautiful architecture of the Mosque. That was an expensive rug, sounds a lovely souvenir though. (~_~)
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Bashir-1 Feb 19, 2005 at 10:58 PM

In Iran, I visited mostly NorthWest few times. Isn't time to visit Na'in? How was it? How was the weather there? What about accomodation? thank you for your GREAT ATTRACTIVE pics,
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allouc Nov 30, 2004 at 1:11 AM

I feel sorry for not visiting Na'in. You have some nice pics.