PLACES OF INTEREST - Iran


Iran

Iran has a variety of attractions on all levels, in all areas. Here below you see a list of cities, sites, nature parks, etc. of the sights I visited while travelling in the country. These are divided into an introduction, highlights, history and other (general) information such as transportation, accommodation options and sometimes information about tours you can take.


Gazor-Khan-Iran-Mountains

Gazor Khan

Gazor Khan is the little village close to one of the castle’s that became famous under the name of the snipers-castle’s. Beautifully situated in a green landscape with mountains and amazing views with villages en rivers. Read more >>>

 

 

Iran | Travel 2014 | Travel Story | Sight



Isfahan-Mosque-Minaret-Iran

Isfahan

Isfahan is Iran's attraction; the main drawcard for tourist; the city has got som beautiful mosques, an impressive bazaar, ancient bridges and grotesque palaces. Read more >>>

 

 

Iran | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | City



Kashan-Traditional-House-Iran

Kashan

If you are interested in traditional Iranian homes, a relaxed atmosphere and a non-tourist bazaar, Kashan is perfect city to be in Iran. Read More >>>

 

 

Iran | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | City



Kerman-Iran-Hotel

Kaluts, Rayen and Kerman

Kerman itself is not known for big tourist attractions. But you can use het city for visiting the hottest place on earth, the Kaluts. Also close by is the very impressive mudbrick city of Rayen which you can visit by tour. Read more >>>

 

 

Iran | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | City and surroundings



Mashad

The whole complex contains about eight courtyards, and these are built for the holiest of the holiest; the place where the body of the eighth imam has been since the year 828. Read more >>>

 

 

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Persepolis-Darius-I-Iran-Ruins-Columns-Archeology-Persians

Persepolis and Shiraz

The most interesting and popular archaeological site of Iran must be the 5th century BC. built by Darius I city Persepolis. The site is best visited from the Iranian city of Shiraz. Read more >>>

 

 

Iran | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | City and Sight



Teheran-Khomeini-Iran

Tehran 

The capital of Iran is big, filthy, impressive city and definitely has its dark sides. In addition to tourist attractions, you can enjoy a couple of interesting museums, shops and Tehran has the best nightlife in the country. Read more >>>

 

 

Iran | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | City



Yazd-Iran-Fountain

Yazd

Yazd seems to be one of the oldest cities in the world. With a unique and spectacular historical mudbrick  center with small alleys and beautiful courtyards including the unique wind turbines (badgirs) you should not forget to visit this town. Read more >>>

 

 

Iran | Travel 2014 | Places of Interest | City