City: Iran
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Iran That You Shouldn't Miss
Iran (Persian: ایران Irān [ʔiːˈɾɒːn] ( listen)), also known as Persia (/ˈpɜːrʒə/), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: جمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān ( listen)), is a sovereign state in Western Asia. With over 81 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 18th-most-populous country. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th-largest in the world. Iran is bordered to the northwest by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, to the north by the Caspian Sea, to the northeast by Turkmenistan, to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. The country's central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, give it geostrategic importance. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city, as well as its leading economic and cultural center.
Restaurants in Iran
1. Imam Reza Holy Shrine
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5.0 based on 425 reviews
The site of the 9th-century murder of the 8th of the 12 descendants of Mohammed.
Reviewed By BackPacker789201 - Iran, null
Mashhad is acity with all its beauties,along with the pilgrimage of imam Reza(AS) and a quiet work in the hotels of this city
2. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
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5.0 based on 806 reviews
Reviewed By Freedom780195 - Iran, null
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the most beautiful monuments in Isfahan, Specially about color combination in tiles,perfect light distribution,Geometrical glorious arcs, and the shiniest point "mysterious reflect of the voices",between buildings of its own kind kinds
3. Puppet & Toy Museum
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5.0 based on 65 reviews
A museum and a traditional guesthouse all in one Qajar era building in Kashan historical houses district. When you set your foot in the upper floor yard, you can find seven rooms around yourself. You just need to stay a night to experience a whole different world of puppets, dolls and toys...It flies your imagination into your childhood and you can feel the rare joy of games and plays.. The guesthouse includes: -5 private rooms (2 with private bathrooms) -2 dorms (mixed and female) -Breakfast -Traditional Lounge in the yard During your stay in the Puppet and Toy Museum Guesthouse, you can participate in our cultural and folkloric events such as: -Plays: Iran Traditional Puppet Show, Ritual Dolls Ceremonies Performance, Iran Traditional Music, Iran Folkloric Performances and etc. -Workshops of Toys and Dolls making, Traditional Games and etc. -Open Talks about Puppets, Dolls, Toys, Folklore, Childhood and etc. “Puppets, Dolls, Toys and us are looking forward to see you really soon”
Reviewed By samjourneys - Tehran, Iran
An old house that can find lots of dolls and toys for your childhood along with their history and stories. and if you would like you can stay in its accommodation part. The building and most of its puppets and toys are related to the Qajar era. and there is a wonderful storyteller that there you can listen to her and found a lot of amazing stories about them (I'm not about English version).
4. Isfahan Music Museum
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5.0 based on 678 reviews
Reviewed By MG-Mariet - Maastricht, The Netherlands
After a very interesting music performance, the tombak player gave us a tour of the museum with much love and enthousiasm for the instruments and traditional music. If you like music even just a little, please do visit this museum when you are in Isfahan, and you will enjoy and discover your own passion for music!
5. The National Jewelry Treasury
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4.5 based on 1,556 reviews
A 200-year-old precious stone-encrusted throne, jewels from all over the world, a gem-studded 1869 globe, the world’s largest pink diamond and other mind-boggling pieces make up the unusual collection at this historic museum.
Reviewed By Miko_U_1963 - Hohenwart, Germany
After an intensive security check, I had the chance to enjoy an English-speaking tour guide who explained the jewelry in about 45 minutes. It is a miracle how many remarkable and high-value exhibits can be found and admired, not only the Peacock Throne. Be there on time!
6. Bazaar of Tabriz
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4.5 based on 254 reviews
The Bazaar of Tabriz is a historical market situated in the city center of Tabriz, Iran. It is one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and the largest covered bazaar in the world. and is one of Iran's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Blue Mosque is a famous historic mosque constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah.
Reviewed By nadiae434 - Shiraz, Iran
This 13th-century Historical Bazaar, which is a UNESCO heritage site consists of a series of covered, interconnected and brick structures.Citadel of Tabriz, Magnificent Blue Mosque, Majestic Jame Mosque, the 12th century St. Mary Church and the 9th century St. Stephanos Monastery, Tabriz’s Constitution House, and the mausoleum of the poet Shahriar are considered as the top things to do in Tabriz.
7. Golestan Palace
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4.5 based on 1,968 reviews
Reviewed By alibashiri - Tehran, Iran
Golestan palace is one of the most historic monuments which is located in the bazaar district of tehran with more than 450 years of antiquity. construction of the palace returns to safavi empire era and shah abbas safavi. Golestan means a big flower garden which is because of the palace’s beautiful garden. Golestan palace entered the list of unesco world heritage list in 2007 which shows the value of the monument. If you travel to Iran, you must visit Iranian palaces for sure. Iran has so many luxurious and historic palaces because of its long history of empires running it. Golestan is one of the most beautiful ones. There are many buildings in the palace that are must-see ones such as: shams al emarat, mirror hall, marble eivan, diamond hall, brilliant hall, salam hall and so many other ones. If i want to suggest you one must- visit hall, i will suggest mirror hall and brilliant hall, these are my favorite ones. Golestan palace is a must-see place in Tehran so don’t lose it when traveling to Iran. Have a good and unforgettable trip to Iran.
8. Ali Sadr Cave
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4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By souzanzahed - Iran, null
it was really beautiful place if you come to hamedan certainly should sea here. it is near to hamedan and distance is about 70 km an you get there one hour. you should go there until 11 am because after that time you should spend more time . in there there is hotel and restourant but they are not good it is better bring sth to eat
9. Vank Cathedral
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4.5 based on 865 reviews
Reviewed By DubaiYogini - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Armenian Quarter is simply stunning! The Vank Cathedral surprisingly has so many valuable artifacts. By the time we got here I was so tired of staring at art on ceilings I was just too exhausted to take in more incredible history lessions so perhaps keep a day for Armenian Quarter. Visit the Music Museum (trust me its more interesting than it sounds) and then eat, eat ,eat. Walk around and check out the charming restaurants and then perhaps go for dessert elsewhere because there are too many spots to choose from. The Vank Cathedral architecture indicates co-existance thousands of yrs back as u see the Islamic dome and the Christian pointed arch.
10. Niavaran Historical Cultural Complex
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4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By samjourneys - Tehran, Iran
this is one of the amazing palace in Tehran with a beautiful garden and stunning art. It has some building inside that you should buy their tickets.
