Urmia Tourism

  • Latest situation of Lake Urmia

    Latest situation of Lake Urmia

    Lake Urmia, one of the world’s largest salt lakes located in northwest Iran, has been drying up over the past years. The water lever of the lake has reached its lowest point ever recorded, despite efforts including transferring water to the lake and reducing water extraction from underground resources.

  • Flamingos over Iran's Maharlou Lake

    Flamingos over Iran's Maharlou Lake

    Situated in the Iranian southern province of Fars, Maharlou Lake hosts some species of birds including flamingos annually. (IRNA photos/ Erfan Samanfar)

  • Flowers festival in Iran's Urmia

    Flowers festival in Iran's Urmia

    The 11th edition of Urmia flowers festival is being held in Guller Baghi Prark in Urmia, West Azerbaijan province, northwestern Iran. (IRNA photos published May 7, 2023/ Ali Arsalani).

  • Kazem Dashi; huge rocky structure in middle of Iran's Urmia Lake

    Kazem Dashi; huge rocky structure in middle of Iran's Urmia Lake

    Kazem Dashi, also known as "Qala Dashi" is a large and historic rock mass in the northwest of Urmia Lake. Kazem Dashi is located in Gurchin Qaleh village, 70 km from Urmia. At different times in history, the site provided a safe haven for the surrounding villagers. Urmia, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran. May 18, 2021. IRNA/ Taha Asgharkhani.