Middle East - Iran (PDF Chapter)
This is the Iran chapter from Lonely Planet’s Middle East guidebook.
This exceptionally welcoming country has a multifaceted history and rich, artistic culture manifested in myriad ways. Hospitality is a way of life here and chatting with locals over tea or a meal will likely provide your most memorable moments.
- admiring Esfahan’s enormous square and the stunning buildings that surround it
- maps
- look upon the ruined, yet majestic, works of the mighty Achaemenid Kings of Kings at Per-sepolis
- transport
- hike the Alborz range in fabled, utterly picturesque Alamut Valley
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Tehran, Western Iran, Tabriz, Kandovan, Qazvin, Al-amut Valley, Central Iran, Kashan, Esfahan, Yazd, Shiraz, Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam & Naqsh-e Rajab, Pasargada, Northeastern Iran, Mashhad, Understand Iran, Iran Today, History, Food & Drink, Arts, Survival Guide.
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