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Persepolis
Historical place museum
Ruins of a 518 BC Achaemenid empire capital & palace complex built in a terrace design.
4.80 (6.5K reviews)
2
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Mosque
Landmark, ancient royal mosque with elaborate architecture & decoration, refurbished in the 1920s.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
3
Shah Abbasi Mosque
Mosque
Huge, architecturally notable mosque with seven-color mosaic tiles & calligraphy, completed in 1629.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
4
Imam Reza Holy Shrine
Shrine
Massive, ornately decorated complex with a mosque, the sacred shrine of Imam Reza & 3 museums.
4.70 (15.5K reviews)
5
Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Tourist attraction
šš 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...
4.80 (774 reviews)
7
Tomb of Hafez
Memorial park
Grave site of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez, with a dramatic pavilion & memorial hall.
4.70 (6.9K reviews)
8
Khajoo Bridge
Tourist attraction
Graceful circa-1650 bridge with a series of stone arches & the remains of a royal pavilion.
4.70 (3.8K reviews)
9
Jamkaran Mosque
Mosque
Imposing mosque site from the 10th century, with illuminated domes & minarets, plus craft markets.
4.70 (3.3K reviews)
10
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Mosque
This 19th-century mosque is notable for its pink-tiled interior & colorful stained-glass windows.
4.70 (3.1K reviews)
11
Aali Qapu Palace
Historical place museum
Striking 6-story palace with an airy pillared terrace, heavily adorned music room & artwork.
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
12
Goharshad Mosque
Mosque
Built in the early 1400s, this ornate mosque features a colorful, ornate facade & intricate mosaics.
4.80 (539 reviews)
14
Suechale
Tourist attraction
šš 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...
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
15
Naqsh-e Rostam
Archaeological site
Colossal royal tombs carved in a stone cliff face draw visitors to this ancient archeological site.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
16
Takht-e Soleyman
Tourist attraction
Ancient archaeological site in West Azerbaijan surrounded by a volcanic mountain range.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
17
ChoghaZanbil Ziggurat
Historical place museum
Historic ancient complex known for its massive, stepped design set against a stark desert landscape.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
19
Saraye Sa'd-o-Saltaneh
Historical landmark
Bazaar complex with a courtyard & ornate vaulted halls, housing handicrafts stores & coffee shops.
4.70 (1K reviews)
20
Chahkooh Canyon
Tourist attraction
Geological landmark with rain-carved rock formations & human-made wells, listed as a UNESCO Geopark.
4.70 (1K reviews)