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SHIRAZ |
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Shiraz was one of
the most important cities in the medieval Islamic world and
was the Iranian capital during the Zand dynasty (1747-79), when
many of its most beautiful buildings were built or restored.
Through its many artists and scholars, Shiraz has been
synonymous with learning, nightingales, poetry, roses and also
wine!
Today Shiraz is a
relaxed, cultivated city, with wide tree-lined avenues and
abundant monuments, gardens and mosques to keep most visitors
happy for several days. The university here is one of Iran's
finest, and you'll come across lots of students eager to speak
English. |
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Highlights include the
restful mausoleum and garden of
Hafez , a celebrated poet; the Aliebnehamze mausoleum, an
important Shiite place of pilgrimage which attracts hordes of
supplicants; the Pars Museum , which contains Zand dynasty
relics; and the delightful Eram garden, where the 19th century
Ghajar palace lies alongside a pretty pool.
There are plenty of hotels to suit all budgets
and tastes in Shiraz, most
of them clustered near Zand, the main boulevard. This is also
the area to nose out a good feed, from inexpensive kebabs and
burgers to more swanky sit-down affairs. Shiraz is nearly 900km
(560mi) south of Tehran. It's a great place to start or finish
your trip to Iran and is well serviced by international and
domestic flights. The airport lies 8km (5mi) south-east of the
city centre. Buses run from Shiraz to Tehran and other major
towns; shared taxis run occasionally to Isfahan.
Shiraz Gardens :
Afif abad garden , Eram (Paradise) garden , Delgosha garden
, Jahan Nama garden
The tombs of famous men and poets :
Hafiz tomb , Khajoo Kermani tomb , Sadi tomb , Mahregi tomb
, Shaikh kabir tomb , Vasaf tomb , Shaikh Roozbehan tomb ,
Sibouyeh tomb |
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TEHRAN |
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Iran is not blessed
with one of the world's loveliest capitals. Pollution,
chronic overcrowding and a lack of responsible planning have
all helped to make Tehran a metropolis that even the most
effusive travel agent would have difficulty praising . If
you're expecting an exotic crossroads steeped in oriental
splendor, you'll be sadly disappointed. The distances are
vast, the traffic is shockingly bad and the main sights are
spread out. However, the hotels are good , the variety of
restaurants is impressive, the facilities are far
ahead of those anywhere in the provinces and the Tehranies are friendly. The major
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Human settlement of
the region dates back to Neolithic times, but the
development of Tehran was very slow and its rise to
prominence largely accidental. From the mid-16th century,
Tehran's attractive natural setting and good hunting brought
it into the favor of the Safavid kings.
It developed from a moderately prosperous trading village into
an elegant, if dusty, city. European visitors wrote of its
many enchanting vineyards and gardens. In 1789, Agha Muhammed
Khan declared Tehran his capital, and six years later had
himself crowned as Shah of all Persia. The town continued to
grow slowly under later Ghajar rulers.
From the early 1920s, the city was extensively modernized on a
grid system, and this period marked the start of phenomenal
population growth and uncontrolled urban development that
continues to this day. Today Tehran is so vast that getting
hopelessly lost at least once is a near certainty .Iif you
would like to see the landmarks, the Alborz mountains,
known as the 'North Star' of Tehran, are to the north; as the huge telephone office at Emam Khomeini
Square dominates inner southern Tehran.
The National Museum of Iran houses a marvellous collection
including ceramics, stone figures and carvings dating back to the 5th
millennium BC. Many of the relics are taken from
excavations at Persepolis, Shush, Rey and Turang Tappé These
places could probably mean more to you ,if you come here after you've
visited the archaeological sites. The Glass & Ceramics
Museum is one of the most impressive in Tehran, not only for
its professionally organized exhibitions, but also for the
building itself. The Reza Abbasids Museum, another stunner,
contains examples of Islamic painting , pottery and jewellery.
The National Palace (White) Museum used to be the last Shah's
palace and is now a complex of museums.
Tehran's best non-museum sight is the so big haphazard bazaar,
it's practically a separate city. Also worth a look are the
busy Emam Khomeini Mosque, the Armenian Sarkis Cathedral,
and the city's parks and gardens.
Just about every cheap place to stay in Tehran is in the
southern part of the city, within about 1km radius of Emam
Khomeini Square. This is also the place to look for a good
kebab. Four and five-star hotels are scattered through the
city, most of them hopelessly inconvenient if you're hoping to
use public transport. The airport is about 10km (6mi)
south-west of central Tehran.
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ISFAHAN |
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The cool blue
mosaics of Isfahan's Islamic buildings, and the city's majestic bridges
contrast perfectly with the hot, dry Iranian countryside
around it . Isfahan is a sight you won't forget. Not only is
the architecture superb and the climate pleasant, but also there's
a fairly relaxed atmosphere here, compared with many other
Iranian towns. It's a city for walking , getting lost in the
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The famous
half-rhyme Isfahan
nesf-é jahan (Isfahan is half the world) was coined in the
16th century to express the city's grandeur. There's so much
to see that you'll probably have to ration your time and
concentrate on must-sees such as the Emam Mosque, a
magnificent building completely covered in Seaman's trademark
pale blue mosaics; Emam Khomeini Square, one of the largest town
squares in the world; the Chehel Sotun Museum & Park, a
marvelous 17th century pavilion and a great place for a
picnic; and the Van Cathedral, the historic focal point of
the Armenian church in Iran. Taking tea in one of the
teahouses under the bridges is also an essential part of the
Isfahan experience.
Isfahan is about 400km (250mi) south of Tehran. Several
flights make the trip daily. There are buses, usually
overnight, to Tehran, Shiraz and other domestic cities, as
well as to Istanbul. The express train between Isfahan and
Tehran might be a preferable alternative to sitting all night
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YAZD |
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One
of the oldest cities of Iran, with desert architecture, an
important Zoroastrian center since Sassanian
time that has kept Fire Temple and Dakhmehs ( Towers of Silence) , a prosperous city
standing at the cross - roads of the most important caravan routes from central Asia and
India to the south and West has the name of Yazd . Marco polo, who came here on his
way to China in 1212, called it " The Good and Noble City of Yazd " . |
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KERMAN |
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Kerman is situated at the edge of Lut Desert and was built in the third century A.D. by Ardeshir the 1st.
.Great Friday Mosque , Bazaar , Ganj - Ali Khan Bath and Museum , Jabalieh and Green Domes, traditional refrigerators, in addition the Tomb of the great
Sufi leader Shah Nematollah Vali are the most important tourism
attractions in Kerman : A city which is also renowned for
carpet, cupper, pistachio and marble. |
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BAM |
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Bam is a pleasant
town where the eucalypts are likely to make any Aussie
homesick, and the date palms clearly indicate a desert
oasis. But it's the incredible ancient city which makes Bam
truly special. Although some of the surviving structures
must have been built before the 12th century, most of the
remains dates back to the Safavid period (1502-1722) . Up to 13,000 people once lived in
this 6 sq km (2 sq mi) city until it was abandoned following
an Afghan invasion in 1722. The city was abandoned again in
about 1810 after bloodthirsty invaders from Shiraz popped in,
and then was used as an army barracks until the 1930s. It is
now completely deserted. |
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Numerous steep and narrow
stairways lead to the pinnacles of the outer clay wall which
almost circles the entire city. From the wall you can see the
curved ice house, which housed enormous chunks of ice
in winter, melting to become drinking water in summer. The inner
citadel dominated the town - the extraordinary echo in the
garrison is thought to be a deliberate, ancient
loudspeaker system.
Bam is in south-eastern Iran. The bus from Tehran, 1260km
(780mi) away, takes about 21 hours, so you might consider
flying. There are two flights a week between Tehran and Bam,
and more frequent flights between Tehran and Kerman, which is
about three hours north-west of Bam by bus or shared taxi. |
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MASHHAD |
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As
the first holy city, Mashhad is of extreme significance to the Shiite world. This , of course,
is due to the glory of Imam Reza's shrine which is highly remarkable for its religious,
architectural and historical notions, so that approximately 2 million pilgrims from all
corners of the Shiite world annually come to visit this very sacred
place. |
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TABRIZ |
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In northwest Iran
near the Turkish border this ancient capital of Armenia
(founded in the 3rd century BC) is now a sprawling
industrial city surrounded by mountains. Famed for its
calligraphy and bookmaking in the 13th century Tabriz
was well placed on trade routes and played an important role
in Iran’s history. |
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The city (pop. 1
089 000) is home to the Azeri Turks ,Iran’s largest minority
group. While there visit the ruined 14th-century Ali Shah
Mosque (its walls are 85 ft/26 m high) the 13th-century Blue
Mosque (beautiful mosaic works) and the Jame Mosque. In the nearby city of Ardabil (pop. 150 000)
lies the Shaikh Safi Tomb where the world’s most valuable
carpet was discovered (it’s now in London’s Victoria and
Albert Museum). Huge Daryacheh ye Oroumieh (Lake Uremia) which
lies west of Tabriz is noted for its healing salt water and
medicinal mud. A full day is needed to see Tabriz. 465 mil
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km from Tehran. |
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KISH ISLAND |
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With a beautiful silvery beach, clear water, abundant date
palms and acacia trees, Kish is a visual treat for
everybody. This oblong Island , about eight by four miles,
gained a deservedly great importance in 12 A.D. when it
replaced its more ancient rival Siarf which
at that time was destroyed because of the horrible earthquake. |
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KERMANSHAH |
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As one of
the oldest centers of civilization, Kermanshah has gained a great importance in the
history of Archaeology. One can visit the famous rock Carvings of
Bistoon and
Taq-e- Bostan near this city. Those at Bistoon celebrate Darius's triumph over the enemies, and
those at Taq- e -Bustan mark the revival of rock sculpture in Sassanian time. |
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HAMEDAN |
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Having been the capital of
Medians' , Achaemenians' and then Parthians' and
Sassanians' Hamadan has the most illustrating past, the highest elevation and the finest situation of
any living city in Iran. Its blue pottery industry, its large green
belt lying at the
foot of the Zagros range, and its Alisadr cave which is the longest water cave in the
world add more vitality to this city. |
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BANDAR ABBAS |
Hormozgan province in the south
of Iran , with an area about 68,472 sq. kilometers, is located
between 25º , 24' to 28º, 57' northing latitude and 35º,41' to
59º,15' of easting longitude.
This province is bounded on major part of the north and
northeast by Kerman province and on the west and northwest by
Fars & Boushehr provinces and on the east by Sistan &
Balouchestan province and on the south by the azure waters of
Persian Gulf and Oman sea. |
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This province is
known as one of the hot and dry regions in Iran and has a
desert and semi-desert
climate. The coasts of Oman sea and Persian Gulf have insular
& desert climate.
This major products of the province, in addition to
dates, bananas and kinds if citrus fruits, consist of summer
crops which cover about 43,000 hectares,say,40% of the total
arable lands of the
province; the rest of the products have a secondary importance
such as henna, tobacco, alfalfa, mango, cereals and potato. |
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AHVAZ |
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Khuzestan Province
borders Elam in the north and Chaharmahal and Boyerahmad in the east. It extends to
Persian Gulf from the south and borders Iraq in the west.
Ahvaz is the provincial capital
some of it's towns and cities are : Abadan , Andimeshk
, Ahvaz , Izeh , Bandar Mahshahr , Behbahan , khorramshahr ,
Dezful , Dasht-e Azadegan , Shadegan , Ramhormuz , Shush ,
Shushtar and Masjed Soleyman. |
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