Iran is a state that is widely spread in southwest Asia. Here you can see not only amazing nature, but also dilapidated ancient cities, statues and runes of temples. Snowy peaks, unique monuments, warm sea - this is how you can briefly describe Iran. The country's capital Tehran is considered one of the largest cities in Asia.
Tehran
This city is located on the slope of Mount Tochal (1210 m above sea level), next to the Deshte-Kevir desert. Almost all government and commercial buildings are located in the city center, and residential areas seem to be trying to climb to the top of the mountain range. Rapid population growth and phenomenally rapid urban development have transformed a quiet city into a vast, chaotic metropolis.
Tehran is very vast, it's easy to get lost here. Due to the high level of seismic activity in the region, all houses are built no higher than three floors. Therefore, the main landmarks of the movement are mosques. It should be noted that these are not all featuresthat characterize Iran. The capital of the country is a real “treasury” of mosques, there are about 1000 of them in the city. The most famous of them is the Sepahsalar mosque, which was built in 1831. The interior of the building is decorated with beautiful tiles and mosaics.
No less famous building in Tehran is the Golestan Palace (translated as "Garden of Roses"). The palace has long been the residence of Iranian shahs. Golestan has the rarest handwritten books written in Arabic script. The palace has a Museum of Values, which houses one of the most unique diamonds in the world - "Daria-nur", or "Ocean of Light".
It should be noted that these are not all the sights that Iran can surprise with. The capital of this Islamic state also boasts an abundance of museums. The ethnographic museum can acquaint visitors with the customs of the country and the way of life of its people. No less exciting will be a visit to the Museum of National Art, as well as the Museums of Modern and Decorative Arts.
Cities of Iran
At an altitude of approximately 1575 m is the city-museum of Isfahan. This settlement was founded in the III millennium BC. e. From 1598 to 1722 Isfahan was honored to be the capital of Iran. Here you can see original architecture, colorful bazaars and picturesque nature.
The ancient city of Shiraz has long been considered a very important center in the Islamic world. Today, this city, which lies at the foot of the Alla-u-Akbar mountain, is a colorful settlement where you can admirea huge number of mosques and monuments.
The real pearl of Iran is the city of Shush. This place is the ancient biblical capital of Elam (Susa). In this region, many structures from the era of Xerxes and Darius, the acropolis, cannonades and other amazing monuments of the past were discovered.
The state of Iran, in addition to these three wonderful settlements, boasts dozens of unique cities, including Kerman, Bam, Yazd, Tabriz, Pasargad and many others.
This Islamic state, where ancient traditions and customs are strictly honored, is truly striking in its historical heritage. It is also noteworthy that Iran is considered the cradle of civilization on the planet. The country's capital Tehran and many other cities with their incredible monuments and museums are direct proof of this.
