Rarely on the holiday list, located in the Middle East, Iran has lots to offer to the traveller. From the magnificent ruins of ancient cities, to the glorious mosques and mausoleums, parks and museums and trekking, rock-climbing or skiing, there is something for the cultural, historical and adventurous buffs alike.
Get lost in the bustling bazaars in Esfahan, a city with beautiful old gardens and blue-tiled Islamic architecture, Shiraz, a university town of poets, wine and roses, and explore the medieval oasis town of Bam with astonishing views of palm groves from the mud walled fortress. Spirited haggling in the bazaars for items like carpets, rugs, silks, woodwork, glass and ceramics is part of the fun.
Language: Persian
Currency: Iranian Rial (IR)
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- Tehran - bustling city at the foothills of the Elburz Mountains.
- Persepolis - ancient capital city.
- Kerman - a world-famous carpet town. Spend a day exploring lofty citadels, the Ganj Ali Khan bazaar, the historical museum.
- Yazd - lying in an oasis on the edge of the Kavir Desert, see the Friday Mosque and its turquoise blue mosaic dome.
- Qum - a holy pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims, Ayatollah Khomeini studied theology here.
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