Tehran
Along with the street art on the walls of the US Den of Espionage, this several-decades-old mural has to be one of the most photographed pieces of public…
Must-see attractions in Iran
Esfahan
At the centre of the Armenian Quarter, a short walk from Vank Cathedral, this delightful square is a good place to sit and watch the world go by. Other…
Iran
Niasar boasts a well-preserved Sassanian-era fire temple. With each of its four sides aligned to the solstice, this pre-Islamic temple is one of the few…
Tehran
Building No 9 of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs occupies the former Shahrbani Palace on the pedestrianised street once know as Barg-e Melli (National…
Southeastern Iran
The long qanat (underground canal) that takes water to Boshrooyeh is also used to power a series of antique, subterranean watermills. Asiyab Miyun is one…
Iran
Now that the Sa'd-al Saltaneh caravanserai has been transformed into a modern arts-and-crafts precinct, the remains of Qazvin's original covered bazaar…
Iran
A large bust of the great man (a 13th-century dervish friend of the poet Rumi) looks down upon a flowered courtyard that contains his grave and a strange…
Shiraz
Set within a delightful old house around a warren of courtyards, corridors and painted rooms, this museum is home to both permanent and temporary fine-art…
Iran
Founded under Fath Ali Shah in the 1820s, this mosque is a large courtyard affair with four iwans at the cardinal points – the higher east and west ones…
Southeastern Iran
Less than a kilometre north of Shafiabad, Dehseif's mud-walled 'caravanserai' is actually a mud-walled citadel, with shattered remnants of many former…
Shiraz
The vaulted central chamber of this Zand-era bathhouse features some fine plasterwork and candy-twist columns. A series of costumed mannequins illustrate…
Iran
This Qajar-era mosque has a distinctive long, narrow courtyard that acts as the demarcation line between the old bazaar and the renovated Sa'd-al Saltaneh…
Iran
Above a bend in the Aras River, this restored caravanserai has some wonderful views of the eroded red mountains of Iran and across the border to the…
Iran
This large, well-proportioned shrine has a Qajar facade, a 16th-century blue dome and plenty of mirror tiling. Set in a big, fountained courtyard…
Iran
On the old Shiraz–Esfahan road, these rock carvings could easily escape notice if it weren't for the sign and the entry kiosk. Four fine Sassanian bas…
Iran
Rasht’s most identifiable landmark sits at the western end of the vast, central Shohoda Sq. The Shahrdari’s colonial style is tempered by a token mini…
Iran
The tomb of Sheikh Abd ol-Samad, next to Masjed-e Jameh, belongs to a renowned local Sufi mystic of the 11th century. The highlight is the intricate…
Iran
This beautiful wetland area 4km southeast of Lahijan, near the village of Soustan (Sistan), is an important habitat for migratory birds, and is most…
Esfahan
This is the oldest of Esfahan’s bridges. Most of its 11-arched stone and brick structure is believed to date from the 12th century, although the pillars…
Iran
This low, flat Sassanid bridge is actually a weir that marks the entrance to the Al Gargar canal feeding the Shushtar hydraulic system. There are pleasant…
Iran
With modest exhibits, this museum is worth visiting primarily for the building in which the displays are housed. Occupying an old hammam, the restoration…
Iran
Behind an unassuming brick wall is this well-preserved Qajar mansion built by a rich merchant in 1773. The courtyard garden is a pleasant place to linger…
Iran
With a few interesting artefacts, including hand looms and wool-spinning equipment, this small museum is housed in a grand old mansion that belongs to the…
Iran
This magnificent complex of historic buildings houses the Golestan Miras cultural-tourist office. Ask to peep inside the ‘eight-wife’ harem building – it…
Iran
This intriguing long, narrow, mostly brick-vaulted bazaar hides abandoned caravanserai, subterranean chaykhanehs (teahouses), historic mosques and just…
Esfahan
Decorated with beautiful tiles, the most notable feature of this grand entrance to the bazaar is a series of recently restored frescoes by the great Reza…
Iran
From the main road there's nothing showy about Sabzevar's Jameh Mosque, but that adds to the sense of discovery as you enter into a vast courtyard with…
Iran
One of Iran’s prettiest waterfalls cascades in 30m chutes off a tree-topped gully, then trickles in rivulets into the river below. The best views of the…
Esfahan
Nearly 150m long, and with 21 arches, Chubi Bridge was built by Shah Abbas II in 1665, primarily to help irrigate palace gardens in the area. The bridge…
Iran
The Shevi Waterfall emerges directly as a spring from a cliff, then falls around 100m in a wide sweep. It's reportedly around five hours' walk from…
Iran
This four-iwan central mosque is one of the best preserved of all Ilkhanid-era buildings, dating from the early 14th century. Look out for the very worn,…
Tehran
One of Tehran's most attractive shrines, Imamzadeh Saleh provides a photogenic focus to Tajrish Sq with its twin minarets and dome covered in beautiful…
Iran
Built in 1115, but extensively remodelled in the early 17th century, the Masjed-e Jameh has huge iwans (vaulted three-walled halls) and a fine marble…
Iran
Only the first 400m of this interesting river-cave system is open to the public, but there are still some nice features. Beyond the locked gate, the…
Iran
The lovely Gonbad-e Kabul is thought to be the tomb of Mongol ruler Hulagu Khan’s mother. It’s attractively dotted with blue-tiled inlay but let down by…
Iran
About 2km east of the canal, the brilliant Sahib-al Zaman shrine is graced by blue mosaics. Devotees are said to have made sightings of the Mahdi (last…
Iran
The easternmost 800m of Kashef St climbs Sheitan Kuh, a tree-covered ridge fringed with tea gardens. It’s crowded on Friday with local tourists enjoying…
Iran
Two ancient bridges span the Aras downstream of the Khodaafarin Dam. Only one, dating from the 13th century, remains more or less intact. The bridges are…
Iran
Dominating the bazaar, the impressively large brick-domed Friday Masjed-e Jameh dates back to Seljuk and Ilkhanid times and features some interesting…
Iran
In a beautifully restored, multichambered subterranean bathhouse dating from the Sassanian period, lifelike mannequins document the different cultural…
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