As you know Iran is home to one of the world’s oldest continuous major civilizations, with historical and urban settlements dating back to 4000 B.
The history of Iran as an ancient civilization is usually attributed to more than 2500 years, that is, when the Achaemenid Empire was formed by Cyrus the Great during the Achaemenid period; Although older civilizations before the Achaemenid period, such as Media and Elam, also existed in the region known today as Iran, dating back to about the third millennium BC. Although centuries have passed since the existence of these civilizations; But there are still works and buildings from that time that are somewhat healthy and are considered a destination for tourists.
If you love travel and new and incredible experiences, be sure that you will not find a better place than Iran. Stay with Dr.graphic to introduce you to the best places in Iran to visit.
Persepolis (Takht Jamshid)
Persepolis can definitely be considered one of the best historical monuments in the world. Takht Jamshid, which is known as Persepolis in the international community, has been ranked first in the list of Iran’s sightseeing places on the Last Second website. Persepolis is one of the most important and magnificent historical monuments of Iran, which was built in the Achaemenid period by the order of Darius the Great and is a collection of several nested palaces.
This huge complex, with an area of 125 thousand square meters, was built in Marvdasht and includes palaces, halls and magnificent buildings decorated with carved stones and valuable inscriptions. Takht Jamshid represents the architectural art, power and wealth of the Achaemenid Empire. Every year, thousands of tourists from all over the world travel to Iran to visit this world heritage. Takht Jamshid is one of the sights around Shiraz that you can visit and be amazed by its splendor.
The Golestan Palace
The Golestan Palace, also transliterated as the Gulistan Palace and sometimes translated as the Rose Garden Palace from Persian language, was built in the 16th century, renovated in the 18th century and finally rebuilt in 1865. It is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran.
Golestan Palace is one of the popular tourist places in Iran, which dates back to the Safavid and Zandiye periods. This palace reached its peak of glory during the Qajar dynasty and was used as the residence and reign of the Qajar kings. Golestan Palace includes a collection of beautiful historical buildings that show rich Iranian art with their special decorations. From famous buildings such as Shams-ul-Amara, which was the tallest building in Tehran in its time, to Badgir Mansion and Ivan Takht Marmar, they all have a unique beauty. In general, it can be said that Golestan Palace is one of the most valuable and oldest historical collections in Tehran, which has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Golestan Palace is one of the most important sightseeing places in Tehran which has thousands of visitors every year.
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz can definitely be considered one of the most beautiful places to visit in the world. The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, which is also known as the Pink Mosque, was built in a period of about 12 years, from 1876 to 1888.
This mosque is known in the world for its colored glass, and it is considered one of the most valuable buildings in Iran in terms of moqrans and tiling. In the morning, when the sunlight shines through the colored glass into the mosque, the inside of the mosque is decorated with different colors, which creates a unique and soulful scene. This masterpiece of Islamic architecture is a symbol of Iran’s art, culture and rich history and is considered one of the most important sights in Shiraz that attracts thousands of domestic and foreign tourists every year.
Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Also known as the Shah Square prior to 1979, is a square situated at the center of Isfahan, Iran. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
This historical square was built during the Safavid era by the order of Shah Abbas I, and with its huge dimensions and magnificent architecture, it is considered an outstanding example of Iranian art and culture. Naqsh Jahan Square, which is also known as Imam Square, has famous historical buildings around it. From Ali Qapo to Shah Mosque and Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, all of which can be one of the best places to visit in Iran, they have gathered around Naqsh Jahan square and formed a community of history and glory before your eyes. This square with a green space and a large pond in the center is a place for sightseeing, entertainment and buying local souvenirs.
The Nature bridge (pole Tabiat)
One of the other sightseeing places in Iran, which is very popular among the residents of the capital, is the nature bridge. We can consider this bridge as another symbol of Tehran, along with Azadi and Milad towers.
The natural bridge crosses the Modares highway and connects the two famous parks of Taleghani and Abwaatesh. This bridge has three floors where amenities such as restaurant, coffee shop and art gallery are located. In the design of this bridge, inspiration has been drawn from the Khajo and Siuse Bridges, and its columns have a design similar to a tree; But this is not the only point of its environment. The natural bridge is completely compatible with nature, and its construction materials, such as its wooden floors, will not harm the environment. In addition, this bridge has a very beautiful lighting at night, and it can be included in Tehran’s nightlife category.
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System
The historical, industrial and economic complex of Shush water mills is located in the vicinity of the historical context of Shushtar; A collection that is considered one of the rarest engineering structures in the world dating back to the Sassanid era.
The construction of this magnificent structure is attributed to kings such as Ardeshir I and Shapur. Shushtar’s water structure complex includes various parts such as bridges, dams, mills, waterfalls, canals, Sika (a place for rest and recreation) and huge water tunnels. Each of the structures in this collection has its own function and application. In the past, this structure delivered water equally to all the cities and prevented the eruption of the Karun River; In addition, he was responsible for irrigating agricultural lands and operating mill wheels to prepare wheat flour.
Kandovan village
Kandovan village is one of the most famous and amazing natural attractions of East Azarbaijan province and Iran, whose fame has reached everyone in the world. Because the village of Kandovan is the only rocky village in the world where people live. In the whole world, in addition to the village of Kandovan, there are two other rock villages, one of which is in the city of Cappadocia, Turkey, and the other is in the village of Dakota, America, but with the difference that these rock villages are uninhabited.
Kandovan village with a history of 3 thousand years is located in Esko city. The beehive and sugar-coated houses of this village are located in the heart of the mountain, which are completely the result of natural processes and were formed without any human intervention. One of the interesting things about Kandovan village is that its houses look like beehives and the souvenir of the village is natural honey! Completely traditional houses, cheerfulness and serenity of the village, warm and kind local people, delicious and varied souvenirs, clear and mineral water of Kandovan are among the reasons why tourists from all over the world travel to this village. Kandovan village was registered in the list of national monuments of Iran on 15 May 1997 with registration number 1857.
Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat
Chogha Zanbil is the first historical work of Iran that has been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List;
Is an ancient Elamite complex in the Khuzestan province of Iran. It is one of the few existing ziggurats outside Mesopotamia. The construction date of the city is unclear due to uncertainty in the chronology of the reign of Untash-Napirisha but is clearly sometime in the 14th or 13th century BC. The conventionally assumed date is 1250 BC.
An area that covers 100 hectares and is actually a city left over from the Elamite period (pre-Medic period). Chogha Zanbil Ziggurat or Chogha Zanbil Temple is a suitable, amazing, landmark and the most important remaining building of this ancient city in five floors and measuring 105 x 105 meters, which became smaller in the form of a pyramid from the bottom to the top, and a small temple was located on top of it.
The height of this temple was 52 meters, of which only 25 meters remain in two and a half floors. Chogha Zanbil was built in the second half of the second millennium BC by the order of one of the most powerful Elamite kings to worship the Elamite gods and was destroyed in 640 BC by the order of Ashur Banipal, the king of the Assyrians.
Suleiman’s Throne and Suleiman’s Prison
Takht Suleiman is one of the most beautiful and historical sightseeing and tourist places located in the west of Iran.
This city is three thousand years old, has witnessed five periods of human history and civilization until this moment and is known as the birthplace of Zoroaster. This huge complex includes various parts such as the fence of Persepolis, Azargashnesb Fire Temple, Ivan Khosrow, Anahita Temple, Takht Suleiman corridors, Dragon Stone, Ilkhani period buildings, small fire pits, etc.
Suleiman’s Prison
Suleiman Prison is one of the volcanic mountains in Takht Suleiman region of West Azerbaijan. This mountain, which used to emit volcanic vapors and make a noise, scared people and made them think that a demon or terrible demons must be imprisoned in that mountain.
The only way to see this is from the top of the mountain, as if it were a black hole, otherwise there is no other way from the inside out. For this reason, the ancient people believed that if someone enters this mountain, he will be eaten by a demon and will never come out. All these fuel the legend of demons trapped in this mysterious mountain.
If you go to the top of the mountain, you will see buildings made of stone and mud, which clearly shows that those people held this mountain sacred and went there regularly for worship or sacrifice. Historians especially speculate that this mountain was one of the main places of worship during the Manichaean era.
Of course, the greatness of this place still forces you to bow down. Because seeing the terrifying sight of a vast pit in the heart of the mountain will make your body tremble.
Hormuz Island
Hormuz Island is a small island in Bandar Abbas, which attracts tourists with its dreamlike nature and unique peace. Shades of red, yellow and orange color this island in beautiful contrast with the azure waters of the Persian Gulf.
Hormuz Island is a dream place for geologists and nature lovers because it is the habitat of deer and other animal species. Hormuz Island is one of the best tourist places in Iran. When visiting this island, don’t miss seeing the Valley of Statues, the Cave of the Goddess of Salt, Red Beach, Dr. Nadalian Museum, and the Portuguese Fort.
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Summary
In this article, we tried to introduce some of the touristic places of Iran to you with photos. But the sights of Iran are not limited to this list and there are many places to see and experience in different cities of Iran. In future articles, we will explore Iran more.
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