Feb 7, 2024, 09:37 PM IST

Top 7 places to visit in Iran

Shivam Verma

Tehran: The bustling capital city offers a mix of modernity and tradition.

Isfahan: Known for its stunning Islamic architecture, especially UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square and Imam Mosque.

Shiraz: Famous for its beautiful gardens, poetry, and historic sites like Persepolis, and Pink Mosque (Nasir al-Mulk Mosque).

Yazd: A city renowned for its unique adobe architecture, wind towers, and Zoroastrian heritage, including the Towers of Silence.

Kashan: Known for its historic houses like Tabatabaei and Borujerdi, as well as the Fin Garden, a UNESCO-listed Persian garden.

Tabriz: Famous for its bazaars, historical sites such as the Blue Mosque, and UNESCO-listed Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex.

Mashhad: A major pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims, home to the impressive Imam Reza Shrine, one of the largest mosques in the world.

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