Iran

aqsh-e Jahan Square

(1,865)

Historic square constructed in 1598

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

(494)

Architecture, tomb, mausoleum, and history

Pasargadae was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great who had issued its construction; it was also the location of his tomb. It was a city in ancient Persia, located near
Chehel Sotoun

(735)

Elegant, 17th-c. royal pavilion & garden

Lavish 17th-c. pleasure palace with a reflecting pool, intricate frescoes & classic Persian garden.
Ālī Qāpū

(414)

Majestic palace with a lavish music room

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

(1,137)

16th century palace & museum in citadel

Ornate royal palace & museum with highlights like marble thrones and treasures of Qajar kings.
Tomb of Hafez

(2,154)

Iconic poet's tomb & memorial hall

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

(349)

Ancient tombs carved into a cliff

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

(855)

Garden and islamic art

Fin Garden located in Kashan, Iran, is a historical Persian garden. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir Kabir, the Qajarid chancellor, was murdered by an assassin sent by King Nasereddin
Si-o-se-pol

(1,513)

Iconic stone bridge with 33 arches

Landmark double-deck stone bridge, completed in 1602, featuring 33 arches over the Zayandeh River.
Eram Garden

(1,139)

Paved, manicured gardens with palm trees

18th-century gardens with tall cypress & palm trees, centered on an ornamental pool & Eram Palace.
Shah Mosque

(262)

Architecture

The Shah Mosque, also known as Royal Mosque or Imam Mosque after Iranian revolution, is a mosque in Isfahan, Iran, standing in south side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square. Built during the Safavid Empire
Nasir-ol-molk Mosque

(723)

Religious site known as the Pink Mosque

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

(318)

Islamic art and architecture

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid Empire, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Esfahan
Imam Reza shrine

(4,917)

Vast mosque, shrine & museum complex

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

(110)

Mountain, volcano, climbing, and skiing

Mount Damavand, a potentially active volcano, is a stratovolcano which is the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia; the Kunlun Volcanic Group in Tibet is higher than Damāvand,
Jameh Mosque of Isfahan

(224)

Mosque known for its varied architecture

Grand mosque continuously built, rebuilt & renovated since the 700s BCE, with diverse architecture.
Milad Tower

(2,745)

Iran's tallest tower, with viewing deck

435m telecommunications tower opened in 2007, with an observation deck & a revolving restaurant.
Azadi Tower

(2,015)

Tower with museum & observation deck

Landmark tower with an underground museum, gallery & an observation deck with views of the city.
Vakil Bazaar

(857)

Historical marketplace for various goods

Persian rugs, handicrafts, spices & other goods sold in a spacious historical market.
Sa'dabad Complex

(934)

Sprawling area with many museums

Covering 740 acres, this area features scenic grounds, historic buildings & numerous museums.
Vank Cathedral

(879)

17th-century church with bright frescoes

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

(422)

Museum in a 19th-century palace

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

(142)

Historic mosque with elaborate tilework

18th-century mosque with a dramatic interior lined with pillars, carvings & intricate tilework.
Tomb of Cyrus

(209)

Tomb, Alexander the Great, and mausoleum

The Tomb of Cyrus is the monument of Cyrus the Great approximately 1 km southwest of the palaces of Pasargadae. According to Greek sources, it dates back to 559-29 B.C. The most extensive description
Shah Cheragh

(1,606)

12th-century mosque & funerary monument

This Shia Muslim mosque, funerary monument & pilgrimage site was built in the 12th century.
Arg of Karim Khan

(900)

Museum in an 18th-century citadel

Museum in a spacious, traditional 18th-century citadel built by Karim Khan Zand.
Amir Chakhmaq Complex

(744)

The Amir Chakhmaq Complex is a prominent structure in Yazd, Iran, noted for its symmetrical sunken alcoves. It is a mosque located on a square of the same name. It also contains a caravanserai
Khaju Bridge

(786)

Picturesque 17th-century bridge

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

(269)

Ancient ziggurat in desert surrounds

Historic ancient complex known for its massive, stepped design set against a stark desert landscape.
Hasht Behesht

(287)

Enduring royal palace built in 1669

This 1600s structure is the only remaining palace of the 40 built during the rule of Safavids.
Qur'an Gate

(758)

Historical gate in scenic surrounds

This picturesque historic gate on a landscaped park area used to house hand-written Qurans.
Dizin

(186)

Skiing, ski resort, and ski touring

Dizin is the largest Iranian ski resorts. It is located in the Alborz mountain range, about 70km North from Tehran. It was established during the 1960s under the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
Niavaran Complex

(688)

Palace complex with museums & libraries

Opulent palace complex in bucolic surrounds featuring majestic residences, landscaped gardens & art.
Jameh Mosque of Yazd

(474)

14th-century Azeri-style mosque

This 14th-century Azeri-style Shia mosque features blue tilework, 2 domes & 2 minarets.
Takht-e Soleymān

(205)

Architecture, ancient history, and lake

Takht-e Soleymān, also known as Azar Goshnasp, literally "the Fire of the Warrior Kings", is an archaeological site in West Azarbaijan, Iran. It lies midway between Urmia and Hamadan, very near
Taq Bostan

(280)

Mountain and history

Taq-e Bostan means "Arch of the Garden" or "Arch made by stone" is a site with a series of large rock reliefs from the era of Sassanid Empire of Persia, carved around 4th century AD. This example
Borujerdi House

(353)

The Borujerdi House is a historic house in Kashan, Iran. The house was built in 1857 by architect Ustad Ali Maryam for the wife of Seyyed Mehdi Borujerdi, a wealthy merchant. The wife came from
Shazdeh Garden

(270)

Garden and mausoleum

Shazdeh Mahan Garden meaning Prince Mahan’s Garden is a historical Persian garden located near Mahan in Kerman province, Iran. The garden is 5.5 hectares with a rectangular shape and a wall around
Lake Urmia

(40)

Lakes

Lake Urmia is an endorheic salt lake in Iran. The lake is between the provinces of East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan in Iran, and west of the southern portion of the Caspian Sea. At its greatest
Tomb of Saadi

(481)

Tomb and mausoleum

The Tomb of Saadi is a tomb and mausoleum dedicated to the Persian poet Saadi in the Iranian city of Shiraz. Saadi was buried at the end of his life at a Khanqah at the current location. In the
Tabātabāei House

(269)

Architecture and art

The Tabātabāei House is a historic house in Kashan, Iran. It was built in the early 1880s for the affluent Tabatabaei family. It consists of four courtyards, wall paintings, elegant stained glass
Niavaran

Palace and architecture

Niavaran is a affluent and upperclass district in the north of Tehran's foothills. Bordering leafy, uphill-winding Darband Street, it can be reached from Tajrish Square, and is close to Darabad
Arg e Bam

(167)

Castle, history, and architecture

The Arg-e Bam is the largest adobe building in the world, located in Bam, a city in Kerman Province of southeastern Iran. It is listed by UNESCO as part of the World Heritage Site "Bam and its
Alamut Castle

(300)

Castle, history, lake, and nature

Alamut was a mountain fortress located in Alamut region in the South Caspian province of Daylam near the Rudbar region in Persia, approximately 100 km from present-day Tehran. In 1090 AD, Alamut
Agha Bozorg mosque

(169)

Architecture

Agha Bozorg mosque is a historical mosque in Kashan, Iran. The mosque was built in the late 18th century by master-mi'mar Ustad Haj Sa'ban-ali. The mosque and theological school is located in
Sabalan

(68)

Mountain, lake, volcano, and hot spring

Sabalan, or Savalan is an inactive stratovolcano in the Alborz mountain range and Ardabil Province of northwestern Iran. At 4,811 metres in elevation, it is the third highest mountain in Iran
Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble

(215)

Tomb, mausoleum, and architecture

Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble is the tomb of Sheikh Safi-ad-din Ardabili located in Ardabil, Iran. In 2010, it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Apadana

(85)

Palace, architecture, and ancient history

An Apadana is a large hypostyle hall, the best known examples being the great audience hall and portico at Persepolis and the palace of Susa. The Persepolis Apadana belongs to the oldest building
Rudkhan Castle

(585)

Castle, forest, nature, and architecture

Rudkhan Castle is a brick and stone medieval castle in Iran. Located 25 km southwest of Fuman city north of Iran in Gilan province, it is a military complex which had been constructed during
Ganjali Khan Complex

(32)

Caravanserai and architecture

The Ganjali Khan Complex is a Safavid-era building complex, located in the old center of city of Kerman, Iran. The complex is composed of a school, a square, a caravanserai, a bathhouse, an Ab