The best of Iran

Iran is a vast, mostly desert country offering huge number of monuments. There is no wonder, it was the center of the mighty Persian Empire. Come and see the most interesting places in this relatively little-visited country
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
Dámavand
The highest volcano of Asia
Damavnad (5,610m) is not only the highest mountain in Iran, but also the highest volcano in Asia. Therefore,… 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
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
Persepolis
The capital of the Persian Empire
A short distance from the large city of Shiraz lies the former center of the mighty Persian Empire and the… 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
Naqsh-e Rustam Tombs
Tombs of Persian Kings
The impressive tombs of the most prominent Persian kings, along with rock reliefs, are definitely worth… continue reading
Lar Lake
Beautiful Lake under Damavand volcano
The lake, or the Lar dam (2,475m above sea level), lies directly under the monumental volcano Dámavand. Most… continue reading
Narin Castle
The oldest Iranian castle
Narin Castle is considered to be the oldest Iranian castle. You can find it in the town of Meybod, which has… 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