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Iran Travel Guide
With all the political and safety issues surrounding Iran, a visit to this Middle-Eastern country seems fool-hardy. For some intrepid travelers, these very obstructions add an appeal of sorts. Synonymous with the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, Iran has enticed and bewitched travelers through the centuries. As one of the oldest cradles of civilization, Iran has piled layer upon layer of art, history and culture, offering countless surprises to those seeking to partake of its treasures. After the rumble that was the Islamic Revolution, dust has settled and Iran is ready to take its place among the must-see-before-you-die list.
International travelers are introduced to Iran by way of its capital, Tehran, a bustling metropolis of people moving in haste and of traffic and pollution testing the most resolute patience. Charming details, however, affirm that the traveler has indeed arrived in Iran: the small teahouses near the famous arches of Chubi Bridge, men smoking galyans (water pipes), sellers proffering hand-woven table cloths, the rich aroma of spice, the convoluted alleyways of the 16th century grand bazaar.
Architecture figures prominently in Iran. Isfahan, the former capital, takes pride with its stunning architecture of the Shah Mosque and the Royal Palace among the souks and tree-line boulevards. At the Imam Square, one of the largest plazas in the world, twin minaret edifice stands like armored sentinel. Sheik Lotfollah Mosque glitters with the kaleidoscopic mosaic tiles. But nothing compares to Persepolis, a sprawling network of ruins that echoes the grandeur of a former city-like complex, located near Shiraz.
Those who adore extreme sports can find action in the rugged mountainous rims, sprawling deserts, small, discontinuous plains along Iran's coasts. The peak of the Mount Damavand and Zagros can be a favorable haven of mountaineer who just loves some pure fun and wild adventure. The uninhabited deserts of Dasht-e Lut and Dasht-e Kavir invite the most rugged of travelers.
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