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Rudkhan Castle

This military complex was initially built on two mounts during the Sassanid era and rebuilt a few centuries later.

Pigeon Towers

Kashan’s historical homes

Yazd

Simply put, Yazd has good energy, amazing sites, kind people, and delicious food.

Tabriz Bazaar

This magnificent UNESCO-listed bazaar covers an area of about 7 sq km, and is arguably the most beautiful and well-kept in the country.

Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naqsh-e Jahan Square is probably the main attraction in Esfahan, and what earns it the nickname nesf-e jahan, ‘half the world’. Built in the 17th century, this massive square was once a royal polo field.

Ali Sadr Water Cave

About 100 km north of Hamedan lies the Ali Sadr Water Cave.

Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System

Hailed as a ‘masterpiece of creative genius’ by UNESCO, this ancient irrigation systemdates to the time of Darius the Great in the 5th century BCE.

ASH RESHTEH

Ash reshteh also known as Ash-e reshteh is a type of āsh (thick soup) featuring reshteh (thin noodles), kashk (a whey-like, fermented dairy product), commonly made in Iran and Azerbaijan. There are more than 50 types of thick soup (āsh) in Iranian cooking, this being one of the more popular types.

Khajeh Morad Shrine Near Mashhad

The shrine of Harthamah ibn A’yun, known as Khajeh Morad, is located on the Fariman road, near the holy city of Mashhad, northeast Iran.

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