The most beautiful cities of Iran
The best of cities in Iran
As a country on the original Silk Road, Iran offers a number of beautiful historic cities, both surrounded by desert and beneath the monumental Iranian mountains. There are relatively long distances between individual cities (compared to, for example, European conditions), but thanks to a good motorway network, they are also very well accessible by public transport. Let's take a look at the most beautiful cities in Iran
Yazd
The most beautiful city of Iran
The ancient city of Yazd (1 215m asl) is located on the border of two giant Iranian deserts surrounded by… continue reading
Esfahan
The most visited Iranian city
Esfahan is the third largest city in Iran, and it is one of the most visited places in the country. In the… continue reading
Abyaneh
Red city under the mountains
Abyaneh (2 220m asl) is a very picturesque town lost in the middle of a mountain at the end of a long valley.… continue reading
Kashan
A city full of monuments
Kashan has roughly a quarter million inhabitants. There is a large bazaar and a lots of beautiful sights such… continue reading
Kharanaq
The ruins of the desert town
Khanaraq (1 765m asl) lies 80km away from Yazd and you can easily get there during a one-day trip. These are… continue reading
Tehran
The capital of Iran
Tehran has almost eight million inhabitants and is the largest city in Iran. It lies just south of the mighty… continue reading
