Iran is a land of discoveries that make enchant you thanks his exotic and charm. Iran is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. The historical places capture an era which dates back to over 6000 years where successive differentes imperials and civilizations. Persian built a vast empire. Proof of his greatness is PersepoliPersepoli is is the leading archaeological excavation of the whole country.
Construction began in 520 BC under Darius but was never completed because of the invasion by the Achaemenid Empire of Alexander the Great.The archaeological site is large and well-preserved, besides the remains of the imposing palaces, columns and temples, we will observe the beautiful bas-reliefs depicting the greatness that the Persian Empire had reached: the bas-reliefs describe the populations subjected to the Empire who visit the palaces of kings to pay tributes and gifts.
Today’s site includes a residential area, a village, a tower structure and a group of tombs. Those last carved at the top of the rock , beneath sculpted impressive reliefs testify to the greatness of kings were carved. The ruins of Persepolis inevitably attract travelers to the capital of the province of Fars: Shiraz. Shiraz is is a unique place thanks to the mosques, the monuments and museums, but above all thanks to its gardens, among them the Eram. Shiraz was the capital in the 18th century under the Zand dynasty: Citadel of Karim Khan and Narenjastan Palace date from this period.The Palace is elegantly decorated: the face of the building consists of mosaic of glasses, while the garden is composed of a large central fountain that divides the gardens with orange and lemon trees.
You can visiting the mosque of Nasir-ol-Molk: it is delicious: the sun’s rays enter the mosque and thanks to the magnificent glass decorations create the play of light across the elegant carpets. Cannot fail visit to the Bazaar of the city and the Mausoleum dedicated to the famous Iranian poets Saadi and Hafez who were born here, brought to the city the nickname of ‘City of Flowers and of poets’.
Shiraz is rich of past, traditions,vivacity and beauty.
In the middle of the desert stands a small hill on which lies Yazd, essencial center for those who walked the “streets of the desert.” Yazd has over 3000 years of history and it was a historical stronghold of the cult of Zarathustra.
In 1722 the city was visited by Marco Polo, who described it as a “shining city of mosques”. So don’t miss the Temple of Zoroastrian, the Towers of Silence and the Friday Mosque. The particular location of the city creates very green springs in the middle of the desert thanks to his beautiful gardens. Don’t miss the enchant.
Other city near the desert is Kerman. It is located at the western border of the desert Dash e-Lut, whit its snow-capped mountains surrounded by desert will blow your mind.
Isfahan, also called “ half of world” by Safavide dinasty that built bridges, street, palaces, mosques, is one of the most beauty city of Oriente. Main square is Naqsh-e-Jahan with elegant gardens at the centre, many mosques whose domes has beautiful blue mosaics, a huge and elegant bazaar. Elegant shops of glass and ceramic artisans, goldsmiths, carpet shops animate these places in an orderly manner. Visit the mosque of Imam and Sheikh memorandum Lotfullah, the Palace of Ali Qapu and the Palace Chetel Sotun, literally “Forty Columns” which contains magnificent frescoes and a beautiful garden. There are many bazaars, such as Qeisarieh what is composed from alleys and galleries where all smells and tastes will fascinate you with. Isfahan is Unesco Heritage site.
And last but non least, Tehran.
Tehran, frenetic, chaotic and fascinating capital of Iran. You can see many mosques and museums,its cured parks, its bustling bazaar, different ethnic groups. You’ll be surprised for hospitalty of iranian people or for Alburz’s mountains behind the city. You can visit the National Museum, archeological and islamic, which boast authentic pieces dating to the seventh millennium. You can’t miss to visit the Glassware and Ceramics Museum of Tehran and the Carpet Museum of Iran with old and modern persian carpets. Important is The Palace of Golestan, historic residence of the royal Qajar dinasty. It is the oldest monument in the city, part of a complex building that once time enclosed by the walls of citadel. You will see important architecture buildings such as Azadi Tower and Milad Tower. All of this and much more to escape an exotic, mysterious and fascinating Iran.
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