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Beyond the Lens: National Cinema Day

Beyond the Lens: National Cinema Day
From early court experimentation to contemporary poetic realism: reflections on September 12th in anticipation of the festival at the Casa del Cinema (October 1-3). Every year, September 12th marks an anniversary that transcends mere celebration: Iran's National Film Day. Symbolically established to commemorate...

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Beyond the Lens: National Cinema Day

11 September 2026

September 12th National Iranian Cinema Day and its arrival in Rome.

From early court experiments to contemporary poetic realism: reflections on September 12th while awaiting the festival at the Casa del Cinema (October 1-3)

Every year,

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Second Intensive Course in Persian Classical Music

10 September 2026

Second Intensive Course in Persian Music: Introductory and Intermediate Level.

The Iranian Cultural Institute in Rome is pleased to announce the Second Intensive Course in Persian Classical Music, curated and conducted by the famous Teacher

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Editorial News; The Persian House: Symbolism, Climate Engineering, Art, and Architecture by Fazlolah Hejazi

10 September 2026

 "Persian House": a model of harmony, climate engineering, and architectural art.

We are pleased to announce the release of a new, valuable publication: "The Persian House: Symbolism, Climate Engineering, Art, and Architecture", edited by the architect and academic

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Editorial News; The Future of the Islamic Revolution

10 September 2026

The Future of the Islamic Revolution: Development and Foundations of Civilization.

A new and fundamental work published by Il Cerchio, within the prestigious Orientalia series, is now available in bookstores. The essay explores in depth the guidelines and systematic thought of the Supreme Leader, offering

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Beyond the Lens: The Voice of Feeling in Iranian Cinema

4 September 2026

From October 1 to 3, 2026, the Casa del Cinema in Rome will welcome Iranian cinema.

There are places and moods that the camera doesn't just frame, but can also make the viewer's skin vibrate. This is the spirit behind the new film festival dedicated to contemporary Iran, an event

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First Course in Persian Calligraphy

4 September 2026

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Persian calligraphy.

Following the great interest aroused by the introductory lectures, the Iranian Cultural Institute presents a practical and structured course for mastering the "pearl of Islamic scriptures." Under the expert guidance of Master Sanaz Hafezy, we will explore the roots,

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Iran and Anti-Imperialism: A Two-Century History of Resistance

3 September 2026

From coastal defense against the British Empire to today's Western sanctions.

September 3rd marks the anniversary of the National Day of Struggle against British Colonialism, a date established to remember the figure and sacrifice of the heroic Rais Ali Delvari.

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Iran and the age-old love of books

2 September 2026

Printing Industry Day, celebrated in Iran on September 2.
This day is the perfect opportunity to remember the profound historical connection between the Persian people and the world of books. In the past of Islamic Iran, the creation of a book was not simply a reproduction of texts, but a true expression of art.

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An Italian at the court of the Qajars

31 August 2026

From Syracuse to Iran: An Italian Officer Revolutionized Public Order for the Qajars

One of the most authentic ties between the peoples and elites of Italy and Iran is documented in Iranian social history and, in particular, in the birth of its police force. The protagonist of this story is Count Antonio di Monteforte, a

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Victim of terrorism, but never terrorized

30 August 2026

Iran celebrates National Counter-Terrorism Day

On August 30, Iran celebrates the National Day for the Fight against Terrorism: from the tragic sacrifice of Rajai and Bahonar in 1981 to the constant commitment to stability in the Middle East.

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Unesco world heritage sites in Iran

Qara Kelisa or The Black Church

Black Church

Qara Kelisa or The Black Church is the burial place of San Taddeo. Historical sources reveal that in the Sassanid era a part of the Armenians was of Zoroastrian faith, while ... Read more
Hammam Ganjali Khan

Arg-e Bam

Arg-e Bam is the largest brick-built city in the world that is around 2200 years old. This site is located above Azarin Hill, a ... Read more
Rock inscription of Bisotun

Rock inscription of Bisotun

The rock inscription of Bisotun is located in the homonymous city in the province of Harsin (Kermānshāh region), at the foot of Mount Bisotun. This inscription is the largest in the world and the ... Read more
Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace has a monumental entrance and has several halls now used as a museum, such as the hall of mirrors, the hall of diamonds and the ivory room. In the hall of ... Read more
Tower of Gonbad-e Kavus

Tower of Gonbad-e Kavus

The Gonbad-e Kavus Tower (Qabus) is one of the tallest brick-built towers in the world, represents one of the most valuable works of Islamic architecture in Iran and is located ... Read more
city ​​of Yazd

Yazd

city ​​of Yazd: The Yazd region is one of the oldest territories in Iran and the historical works scattered in this area, each in its own way, tell the past ... Read more
Imam Mosque

Imam Mosque

The Imam Mosque, the most prestigious historical mosque in Esfahān, among the important buildings of Islamic architecture in Iran and known by other names such as: Mahdie mosque, Al-Mahdi mosque, Jāme 'Abbāsi mosque, ... Read more
NAGHSH AND JAHAN

NAGHSH AND JAHAN

The Naghsh-e Jahan square was built in the time of the Timurids, to a lesser extent than today. At the time of Shah Abbas I the square was enlarged and purchased the ... Read more
Pasargadae

Pasargadae

Along the road that connects Esfahan to Shiraz, in the plain of Morghab, there is the mausoleum of Cyrus the great. The mausoleum building includes a quadrangular room which is located ... Read more
Persepolis (Persepolis)

Persepolis (Persepolis, Parse)

Takht-e Jamshid ("Throne of Jamshid"), is the famous name of the most impressive architectural work of the Achaemenids located in the city of Marvdasht, Fārs region. The Takht-e Jamshid area which in ... Read more
Shahr-i Sokhta (Shahr-e Sukhteh)

Shahr-i Sokhta

Shahr-e Sukhte (Shahr-i Sokhta) is located 57 km west of the road from Zabol to Zahedan. Because of the vastness and the particular conditions ... Read more
Sheikh Safi-ad-din mausoleum

Sheikh Safi-ad-din mausoleum

Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili is composed of a series of buildings from different periods and for the first time it was for the will of Shah Tahmasp Safavide who took on ... Read more
Shushtar hydraulic system

Shushtar hydraulic system

The hydraulic system of Shushtar is located in the city of the same name (Khuzestān region) and dates back to the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods. These ancient structures considered the most important architectural and ... Read more
Soltaniyeh dome

Soltaniyeh dome

the archaeological area of ​​Soltaniyeh is located at the forty-third kilometer of the Zanjan-Khoda Bande road. Soltaniye Dome is forty-eight and a half meters high, belongs to the Il-Khanide era and was built in nine ... Read more
Apadana Palace of Susa

Apadana Palace of Susa

The Apadana Palace of Susa is located in the city of the same name (Khuzestān region) and was the winter palace of the Achaemenid kings and the main one of Darius I who by his will was ... Read more
Choqa zanbil

Choqa zanbil

Choqa zanbil (Choga Zanbil) or Ziggurat Dur Untāsh is located in the city of Shush or Susa (Khuzestān region). This ancient place of worship was built by the great king of ancient ... Read more

Bāgh, Iranian garden

 Although, according to some Iranian myths, the first to collect and cultivate in a bāgh (garden) the seeds of flowers and fruit imported from mountain areas was ... Read more

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PERSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE

The Cultural Institute of Iran in Rome, as part of its cultural and educational activities, promotes the Persian language course

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