Things to see in Iran

1,055 places worth seeing in Iran on an illustrated map: Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Golestan Palace, Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Tabriz Bazaar and Urmia Lake, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Naqsh-e Jahan Square Also known as shah square or imam square-1602 (Meidan Emam). The square contains two mosques, a palace, and the bazaar. The square is the la
Golestan Palace The oldest of the historic monuments in Tehran. The complex consists of 17 palaces, museums, and Halls. The Golestan (Rose Garden) citadel i
Jameh Mosque of Isfahan Started in AD 842, this is the first Islamic building to adopt the four-courtyard layout of Sassanid palaces.
Tabriz Bazaar One of the oldest bazaars of the Middle East and the largest covered bazaar in the world. It was inscribed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Urmia Lake A salt lake with salt beaches and improbable bathing spots (gender separate, of course). Numerous migratory birds stop there on their long t
Damavand At over 5,600 m, Mount Damavand is the highest peak in Iran. Those with suitable equipment and experience can climb it in a multi-day expedi
Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble A World Heritage Site, comprising the following components: the mausoleums of Sheikh Safi and Shah Ismail I, Chini khaneh (meaning the house
Behistun inscription The Behistun Inscription (also Bisitun or Bisutun, Modern Persian: بیستون ; Old Persian: Bagastana, meaning "the god's place or land") is a
Naqsh-e Rustam An ancient necropolis with a group of ancient Iranian rock reliefs cut into the cliff, from both the Achaemenid and Sassanid periods. If you
Shah Mosque Built during the Safavid period, it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of Iran, and regarded as one of the masterpieces of Pers
Azadi Tower The longstanding symbol of Tehran was constructed to commemorate the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian empire, combines elements of Sassani
Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque Built during the Qājār era, the mosque has extensively colored glass in its façade, and other traditional elements such as panj kāseh-i (fiv
Tomb of Cyrus the Great The burial place of the ancient Cyrus the Great of Persia who founded of the Persian Empire under the Achaemenid dynasty. However it is unfo
Imam Reza Shrine This complex has been developed around the tomb of the eighth Imam of Shia Islam. The burial chamber where the Imam rests is the holiest pla
Eram Garden Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, this stunningly beautiful complex contains a vast network of gardens, a colorful palace, and a
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque One of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, this mosque is considered to be the most beautiful in Iran. Built in
imam Khomeini Mausoleum The gigantic mausoleum is on the southern edge of the city. The sheer size of the shrine/shopping centre is enough to make the trip worth it
Blue Mosque Built in 1465, this mosque was famous because of its blue tiles. It was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1778, leaving only the entrance
National Museum of Iran The museum has ceramics, stone figures and carvings dating all the way back to around the 5th millennium BC. It is the combination of two mu
Si-o-se Pol 1602. This is one of the most famous examples of Safavid bridge design, beautiful whether there is water underneath it or not. There is also
Fin Garden One of the most beautiful historical gardens of the Middle East and the world. It contains Kashan's Fin Bath, where Amir-Kabir a famous vizi
Chehel Sotun 1647. It is called Palace of forty columns, as there are many columns, and in Iranian, 40 means many. Incidentally, there are twenty columns
Soltaniyeh Dome Part of the mausoleum for the 14th century ruler Il-khan Öljeitü, the dome in Soltaniyeh is the third largest brick dome in the world after
Vank Cathedral 17th-century Armenian cathedral. The interior is covered with fine paintings and gilded carvings and includes a wainscot of rich tile work.
Sahand A big dome topping at around 3,700 m. Interesting to climb in summer, or for skiing in winter (1 lift available, another in progress)
Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art Features the works of great artists such as Van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. The collection of these paintings were selected by the
Jamkaran Mosque One of the major pilgrim mosques in Iran. Notice that the mosque is off limits for non-Muslims.
Shah Cheragh shrine A funerary monument and mosque, housing the tomb of Seyed Amir Ahmad, known as Shah-e Cheragh, the brother of Imam Reza, came to Shiraz in t
Ali Qapu Early 17th century. It is 48 meters high and there are seven floors, each accessible by a difficult spiral staircase. In the sixth floor mus
Tomb of Hafez Mausoleum of Hafez (1324–1391), the greatest master of Persian lyric poetry and the literary giant of the 14th century in the west and centr
Hasht Behesht Palace 1669, reportedly built for residence purposes of the king's harem. Set within lush gardens which are free to roam if you don't want to go in
Khaju Bridge It is the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan and was built by the Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650 CE. This structure used to b
Sa'dabad Palace A palace built by the Pahlavi dynasty of Iran in the Shemiran area of Tehran. The complex was first inhabited by Qajar monarchs and royal fa
Band-e Kaisar Ancient arc bridge, built by the Romans in the 3rd century AD.
Fatima Masumeh Shrine The Holy Shrine is the burial place of "Fatema È Massumeh". Also buried within the shrine are three daughters of ninth, Twelver Shī‘ah Imām,
Ardashir Palace A castle located on the slopes of the mountain on which Ghal'eh Dokhtar is situated on. Built in AD 224 by Ardashir I of the Sassanian Empir
Taq-e Bostan One of the most impressive reliefs inside the largest grotto or ivan is the gigantic equestrian figure of the Sassanid king Khosrau II (591-
Jameh Mosque of Yazd Dating to the 14th century, it is well worth a visit. It is an example of finest Persian mosaics and excellent architecture. Its minarets ar
Vakil Mosque Built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period where its exuberan
Niavaran Complex This is a historical complex which consists of several buildings and a museum. The Saheb-Qaranieh Palace (صاحبقرانیه), from the time of Nase
Yadegar-e Emam Stadium Sahand soccer stadium, the second largest soccer stadium in Iran, is in the south of Tabriz. The city also hosts three Iranian Pro-league so
Tughrul Tower Constructed under the Seljuqs at the order of Tuğrul Beg in 1140, once he transferred the capital city from Nishapur to Ray. The tower is 20
Yazd Fire Temple Zoroastrian Fire Temple built in 1934. The fire on the inside has supposedly been burning since AD 470. It is believed to be one of the nine
Shazdeh Garden Mahan is 30 km away. There you can see Shazdeh's garden which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers about 5.5 hectares, with a rectangu
Saadi Mausoleum Here lie the earthly remains of one of Iran’s greatest poets. Even from the very early days after the poet’s death, the mausoleum of Sa’di b
Maqbaratoshoara Is a grave yard and a memorial for the poets and famous writer who lived in the city. The most recent poet who buried here is Azerbaijan poe
Tomb of Esther and Mordechai Believed to house the remains of the biblical Queen Esther and her uncle Mordechai, it is the most important pilgrimage site for Jews in the
Carpet Museum of Iran This exhibits a variety of Persian carpets from all over Iran, dating from 18th century to present. It has a library that contains 7,000 boo
Tomb of Daniel Mausoleum in Shush, Iranian national heritage site.
Tachara The palace of Darius.

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