Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban

Isfahan (IP) - Valashan is a beautiful village in the city of Dorcheh, 15 km west of Isfahan, the center of Iran, on the shores of Zayandeh Rud.

Iran PressIran news: Looking at the history of Valashan village, the historic and ancient village was a hunting ground for the Parthian period's kings.

One of the unique attractions of Valashan village is the Pigeon Tower that is located in the heart of farms and agricultural lands in the west of Isfahan.

The pigeon tower of Valashan is a unique attraction and a sign of the creativity of people of the past who helped preserve the environment by sheltering pigeons around agricultural fields.

The feature of Valashan Pigeon Tower is the shape of its structure, which created a cool environment for pigeons in summer and a warm one in winter.

These days, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, some travel restrictions have been necessary, but you can experience virtual traveling with Iran press.

These days, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, some travel restrictions have been necessary, but you can experience virtual traveling with Iran press.

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Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban
Valashan pigeon towers / Photographer: Zahra Baghban