It’s probably the most famous attraction in Iran that’s known around the world. And it’s also the reason many come to Iran in the first place.
European travelers such as Chardin have praised Esfahan and Naqsh-e Jahan Square in all sorts of ways.
The old town of Yazd is surely the most famous place in Iran to go for a stroll.
Golestan palace in central Tehran is the best example of Qajar architecture in Iran.
The Imam Mosque of Esfahan is the finest example of Safavid architecture.
The Jameh Mosque of Yazd is home to the tallest minarets of all of the country and its tile work is one of the most famous in Iran.
Bathhouses in Iran were not only a place for one to clean his/her body but very much a social gathering.
Located right in the middle of a barren desert is this beautiful garden with fountains and flowing qanat water.
Among Esfahan’s top attractions are a few bridges. The Khajoo bridge built in about 1650 is the finest of them all.
Yazd is home to the biggest population of Zoroastrians in Iran and you’re ought to add at least one Zoroastrian attraction to your list of places to visit in Iran.
On your way to Persepolis, it’s a must to make a stop at Naqsh-e Rostam to see the Sassanid relief cuts and the huge tombs of 4 Achaemenian kings.
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