Best places: Tourist Attractions in Iran

Massive, ornately decorated complex with a mosque, the sacred shrine of Imam Reza & 3 museums.

Ruins of a 518 BC Achaemenid empire capital & palace complex built in a terrace design.

Landmark, ancient royal mosque with elaborate architecture & decoration, refurbished in the 1920s.

Vast, sacred Shi'i shrine with a burial chamber, 3 courtyards & 3 prayer halls over 410,000 sq. ft.

Grave site of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez, with a dramatic pavilion & memorial hall.

Landmark square built between 1598 & 1629 with ornate fountains & iconic surrounding structures.

Graceful circa-1650 bridge with a series of stone arches & the remains of a royal pavilion.

1664 cathedral dedicated to Armenian deportees, with a domed sanctuary & colorful frescoes.

Imposing mosque site from the 10th century, with illuminated domes & minarets, plus craft markets.

This 19th-century mosque is notable for its pink-tiled interior & colorful stained-glass windows.

Built in the early 1400s, this ornate mosque features a colorful, ornate facade & intricate mosaics.

Opulent mansion with lush gardens dating to 1886, now a museum housing archaeological artifacts.

Striking 6-story palace with an airy pillared terrace, heavily adorned music room & artwork.

👍👍 A lovely city center for gathering with restaurants and coffee shops on all sides, a bazaar around the perimeter, a lot of grass for all the Iranians who come to picnic, and horses and carriages. However, there is no shade anywhere so it is better to come at night or late afternoon. For those who wa...

👍👍 One of the most beautiful places you can set up a camp in. Nice nature, fresh air and of source cold weather! It is important to get you warm clothes with you if you wanna spend the night there. There are some hotels and motels available if you want to be more comfortable but beware it may get over...

Traditional, circa-1850 Persian garden with large fountains & various buildings, including a cafe.

Colossal royal tombs carved in a stone cliff face draw visitors to this ancient archeological site.

Ancient archaeological site in West Azerbaijan surrounded by a volcanic mountain range.

Huge, architecturally notable mosque with seven-color mosaic tiles & calligraphy, completed in 1629.

Complex irrigation system & UNESCO site with water mills, dams, tunnels & canals.