Nasir ol-Molk Mosque

Nasir ol-Molk Mosque in Shiraz is by some accounts the most beautiful mosque in Iran. Nicknamed ‘The Pink Mosque’ due to its various hues of pink tiles, this mosque is best visited in the morning, when it is illuminated by the sunlight pouring in through the stained-glass windows, creating a kaleidoscope of colors on the Persian rugs — and on visitors. Becoming a part of and capturing this exquisite mosque on film is sure to be a highlight of your visit to Iran.

Nasir ol-Molk Mosque, Lotf Ali Khan Zand St., Shiraz

Lut Desert

The first natural site to be listed with UNESCO in 2016, the Lut Desert has been recorded as the hottest place on earth for seven consecutive years, with temperatures reaching a scorching 159.3ºF (70.7ºC). Despite the heat, however, this vast, barren space offers an unusual silence and tranquility among the yardangs (sand ridges), which continuously change shape. Pick your favorite to hike up and get a better view from above as the afternoon sun sinks and the temperatures become more tolerable.

Lut Desert, Kerman Province