Iran

Persia's grand squares and poets' tombs.

This is a first draft of the Iran list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Heritage · UNESCO

The ceremonial capital of Darius, and Shiraz's gardens and pink mosque.

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Must-See

Cities · UNESCO

Naqsh-e Jahan Square and some of the world's finest tiled mosques.

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Must-See

Cities · Gardens

The city of Hafez, with gardens and the Pink Mosque.

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Cities · UNESCO

A mud-brick desert city with wind towers and Zoroastrian fire temples.

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Cities · Museums

A big modern capital, with Golestan Palace.

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If You're Nearby

Mountains · Volcanoes

A volcano that's the Middle East's highest peak.

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If You're Nearby

Cities · Gardens

Grand merchant houses and Fin Garden.

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Grey pins: guides still being written.