Iran Travel Guide

Iran has a rich culture and, it remains widely misrepresented and little understood by the general public. It is a great country to travel, with efficient public transport, old cities packed with sights, ruins from ancient Persian and Caspian Sea beach resorts. Iran is a country with great ancient sights, rich culture, splendid cuisine and a very hospitable people. Despite the political winds this is a great country to visit.

Iran is located in the Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan. Slightly larger than Alaska it covers the territory in 1.648 million sq km.

The capital of Iran is Tehran and its political and cultural center. It is a big city, but not unpretty. From it you can reach Tabriz in the west, the old capital city with lots of sights and a great bazaar. However, before getting ready to the travel you should know some specific requirements that the Government impose on their guests, as well as on its own citizens.

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Iran Major Destinations:

Tehran, Persepolis, Xerxes' Gateway, Esfahan, Shiraz, Bam, Gombad-é Kavus, Chogha Zambil, Masulé

Iran Major Attractions:

National Museum of Iran, The Glass & Ceramics Museum, Reza Abbasi Museum, Sa'd Abad Museum Complex, Jewels Museum, Bazaar (Market) of Tehran, Emam Khomeini Mosque, Sarkis Cathedral, Apadana Palace, Palace of 100 Columns, Emam Mosque, Emam Khomeini Square, Chehel Sotun Museum & Park, Vank Cathedral, Tomb and Garden of Hafez, Shah-Cheragh mausoleum, Pars Museum, Eram garden, ice house, inner citadel, Gombad-é Kavus’s tomb tower, Ali Sadr Caves

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