In this country there is something to see.
What do we know about Iran (until 1935, Persia)? He is building nuclear weapons and, until recently, one of the main enemies of the Western world.
In fact, it is an amazing country, devoid of European-American insincerity. In Iran are as much as 17 objects from a List of UNESCO world heritage site, and a further 57 candidates in this list. In General, there is something to see.
1. The ancient city of Isfahan, the former Persian capital from 1598 to 1722, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a number one city for tourists in Iran. The town has a large number of monuments of Islamic architecture of XI—XIX centuries. Especially the famous Imam square and Friday mosque — a monument of world heritage.
Now stretch the square along the rows of stalls and souvenir shops on the square are the fountains. The square is surrounded by buildings Safavids era, on the South side of the square is the mosque of the Shah, on the West side of the Palace and Ali Kaba, in the East — the mosque of Sheikh Lotfollah, and the Northern part opens onto the Large Isfahan Bazaar.
2. Iran is generally a mountainous country. Dozens of mountain ranges and ridges separated by river basins and plateaus from each other. The most populated Western part of the country is also very mountainous, where are located the Caucasus mountains and El’burs.
This Demavend is an extinct stratovolcano in El’burs ridge, the highest peak in Iran and the middle East, is located 60 km North-East of Tehran. With the Persian Demavend associated with many legends. Some mages claim that this mountain was signed Belarus and that the smoke constantly rising from its summit is the breath of the prisoner.
3. The Bazaar Of Isfahan. Real Bazaar. Two kilometers of streets that connects the old city with the new, is one of the oldest and largest markets in the middle East. Entrance to the Bazaar of Esfahan is Imam square from the opposite side from the mosque of the Shah.
4. The Shah mosque is the largest mosque of Isfahan, located on the South side of Imam Square. The world heritage site of UNESCO. The internal walls of the mosque are decorated with unique pictures, mosaics, ornamentation and script. Of most interest to visitors is the unique acoustics inside the mosque: the design of the walls allows you to hear a human whisper from the opposite corner.
5. The Palace of Aly-Gap historic Palace in Isfahan, located on the West side of Imam Square. The Palace was built in the 16th century.
6. Mosaic of the mosque Sheikh of Luthuli, which was built between 1602 and 1619 years.
7. The Bridge Of Allahverdi Khan. Received an official name in honor of a prominent politician, Governor-General of Fars province and a confidant of Shah Abbas I, the bridge of Allahverdi Khan also known as the crossing of thirty-three arches, and the nickname could not be better characterize this extraordinary structure. Beautiful design of the bridge and its dimensions are forced to properly evaluate the power of the state of the Abbasids who were able to undertake such large-scale construction in the beginning of the XVII century. The bridge is not only sturdy, long and reliable, it is also very beautiful.
8. In the 17th century in Isfahan had about 3,000 magnificent towers built for domestic pigeons. Now they have about 300, and they continue to rise in the countryside around the city.
9. Persepolis (lit. City of Persians) — Persian city, founded in VI—V centuries BC, the capital of the vast Achaemenid Empire. Captured by Alexander the great in 330 BC, was destroyed by fire. At Persepolis the ruins of many buildings of the ancient period, the most famous Palace Apadana prayer hall with 72 columns.
10. Tehran lacks the beautiful architecture of Isfahan and the history of Persepolis, but there are many restaurants, cafes, museums and art galleries, and its location at the foot of the Elbrus mountain allows you to walk to fantastic walking routes.
11. Milad tower — the tallest building in Iran and the 6th highest tower in the world. The tower is located in the city of Tehran. The height of the tower from base to end of spire antenna — 435 metres. The “head” of the tower is a large pod with 12 floors, the roof of which is located at an altitude of 315 metres.
12. Golestan Palace in Tehran, the Museum. “Golestan” literally means “the Palace roses”, is a world heritage site by UNESCO.
13. Iranian ski centre Darbandsar (Darbandsar) rises above the clouds at an altitude of 3150 meters and offers excellent conditions for skiing, as local skiers and international tourists.
14. The Zagros is the largest mountain system of modern Iran. A mountain chain runs parallel to the river Tigris and Persian Gulf, from which they are removed by 50-100 km and the highest peak height 4548 m (G. Zardkouh). located near the city of Isfahan.
15. Yazd is one of the most ancient cities of Iran. Built mostly of mud houses, the city is located in the oasis since the end of the III Millennium BC, It is located approximately 250 km East of Isfahan. The town has preserved many architectural monuments and cultural relics of ancient times.
16. The complex of Amir chakmak is the business card of the city, the monument of the Safavid dynasty. It represents the facade of the mosque, decorated with many arches.
17. The Cathedral of Christ the Savior, also known as Vank Cathedral is the main Church of the Armenian Church in Iran. Located in the city of Isfahan. The temple walls are richly decorated with polychrome paintings (frescos), gilded carvings and art tiles. The Central dome is painted in gold and blue, it depicts the biblical story of Creation and exile of man from Paradise.
18. Tired of temples? You can ride on a luxury train “Danube Express”. 7000 kilometers from Budapest to Iran, through the Balkans, the Bosphorus and Eastern Turkey. The trip “Treasures of Persia” is designed for 15 days: during her after Istanbul and Cappadocia Express is heading to Tehran via Isfahan and Shiraz (Danube Express the Golden Eagle — the first passenger train in history, who was allowed to enter the territory of Iran).
19. Tabriz Bazaar, an ancient covered Bazaar in Tabriz, announced in 2010, one of world heritage sites. The largest covered market in the world.
Tabriz has for centuries stood on the Great Silk road, where this trade route differed in three sides — North, West and South. Advantageous trading position made the city an important regional center and the place of intersection of many cultures. This strategic position of Tabriz was the cause of the formation of the city’s now world-famous Tabriz Bazaar. As a result of constant development, it became a huge complex, occupying the territory of more than 1 million square meters with a length of almost 4 kilometers.
20. The mosque Nasir-ol-Molk in Iran, Shiraz built by aristocrat Nasir-ol-MOLCOM, was later to have a second name — “Mosque of the rose “or the pink mosque. Outside the mosque Nasir-ol-Molk is no different from other mosques of Iran. The main feature is the interior: the walls are decorated with pieces of colored glass and a variety of mosaics. And when through the Windows-the stained glass Windows in the mosque breaking the rays of the sun, the space is filled with a variety of colors and shades, creating its unique image.
21. Qavam House. Amazing place and a beautiful Museum. Garden of the 19th century in Shiraz. This is a traditional building of the Persian nobility, but we can safely call it a mirror Palace.
22. The city of Qom, the Holy city of the Shiites. Located on the river about 150 km South of Tehran.
23. Meymand is an ancient village in the province of Kerman. 600 people still live in the 350 hand-dug stone houses.
24. The village of Kandovan that is located between Tabriz and the city Osku in Iran. It is known for its dwellings carved in the rocks. The age of some of these rock shelters has up to 700 years, while they still inhabited.
25. The Mausoleum Of Cyrus. Located in the ancient Persian city of Pasargad, the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The Persian king Cyrus the Great, begun in 546 BC, the construction of his capital, but he died when the construction is not yet complete. The city became the capital. Later, Darius I built Persepolis and moved the capital there.
26. Dizin is the largest ski resort in Iran and one of the highest ski resorts in the world. Founded in 1969. Lifts begin with 2650 metres and the maximum height to which you can climb to the second phase of a 3600 meters.
27. BAM, but not the Baikal-Amur mainline. It is a city in the Southeast of Iran in Kerman province. 26 December 2003 BAM experienced a devastating earthquake (6.6 points), which claimed the lives of more than 26 thousand citizens and destroyed a large part of the clay buildings of the historic city. The Iranian government implemented a programme to restore the city.
28. Laguna Enzel in the Caspian sea. Warm and wet weather allows us to grow such crops as tea and rice, which require large amounts of water. Especially conducive to this draining of the water from the mountains Elburs. And this is the perfect place for watching birds.
29. The port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on the Persian Gulf. Is the capital of the province Hormozgan.
30. Abyaneh is one of the oldest villages in Iran. Located at an altitude of 2 500 meters above sea level in the province of Isfahan. The walls of the houses here are made of mud bricks, which contain a lot of iron oxides, giving them a reddish color.
Abyaneh is one of the oldest villages in Iran
