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Persepolis and Shiraz

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

Photo: Laurens R. Krol · CC BY 4.0
Best Time to Go
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
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Our full guide to Persepolis and Shiraz is being written. It's on the Iran list as Must-See and Asia list as Worth a Detour.

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