Despite its brtually repressive régime and current pressure over the war being waged against it, this ancient country welcomes visitors - and (for the most part) treats them well, with its impressive historic monuments, friendly people, and tasty cuisine. Plenty of raw material for an unforgettable visit!

 

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Iran´s most magnificent archaeological site: Persepolis

Ali mjr Covering around 35 acres, this carefully planned ceremonial complex is a powerful symbol of ancient Persian civilization. It´s located in Fars Province in the south, at the foot of the Kuh-e Rahmat (“Mountain of Mercy”) a one-hour drive from Shiraz and roughly ten to 12 hours from Tehran, depending on traffic and road conditions (there are also regular 90-minute flights between Tehran and Shiraz). read post  

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Overcoming the challenges of booking hotels in Iran online

  Whether you are a backpacker or an independent traveler to Iran, booking a hotel is one of the things you must do! Booking your hotel in Iran online makes you sure about your accommodation during your trip. Hence, reading about different accommodations and making a selection is one of the must-do things before your arrival. You can book it through an Iranian travel agency, some Iranian websites, directly from a hotel, at the airport, or online. However, online Iran hotel booking is…

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Nasir-al-Mulk in Shiraz one of '10 of the World's Most Magnificent Mosques'

 VahiD ST66 Also known as the Pink Mosque because of all the exterior tiles of that color - set off by a beautiful rectangular pool surrounded by flowering plants - this one of the loveliest examples of Islamic architecture in the world because of its stunning stained glass and the interplay of light and colors they create. It was commissioned by Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir, a prominent local aristocrat of the then ruling Qajar dynasty, and completed in 1888.read post  

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  • It´s anybody´s guess how the likely new U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran will affect its tourism, but in the meantime here´s an interesting recent study of the industry, including who is still visiting and why https://hormuz.group/who-is-still-traveling-to-iran-mapping-the-tou...
    Who Is Still Traveling to Iran? Mapping the Tourism Markets That Survived the Shock - Iran Market I…
    Iran’s inbound tourism has contracted sharply, but Iraqi, pilgrimage, medical and regional travel remain resilient. We map the markets still driving…
  • Just as in Gaza, Israel´s brutal strikes on Iran have taken a toll on Iran´s heritage sites, including several of its many UNESCO sites - and this despite UNESCO having supplied their coordinates to Israel and the United States. Absolutely heartbreaking - yet another of Israel´s crimes against humanity: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/world/middleeast/iran-heritage-s...
  • Also no surprise at all: https://www.newsweek.com/new-travel-warning-issued-for-us-citizens-...
    New travel warning issued for US citizens in Iran: "Leave now"
    Human rights organizations reported at least 503 deaths and 10,700 arrests across the country on Sunday.
  • Hardly surprising! https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/iran-protests-spark...
    Iran Protests Spark Airline Cancellations, Stranding Passengers and Hurting Tourism Amid Unrest: Al…
    Iran protests cause major international flight cancellations, severely impacting tourism as airlines halt services to and from Tehran and other cities
  • Alarming news: https://worldculturalheritagevoices.org/persepolis-is-in-danger-of-...
    Persepolis is in danger
  • Wow, I had no idea - this is medical tourism with a dark twist. Iran is actually a sex-change operation powerhouse because they push LGBTQ people into it or risk the death penalty for same-sex relations. And now they´re peddling their expertise to foreigners: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/world/middleeast/iran-transgende...
  • As beautiful and fascinating a country as this is, with friendly, welcoming people, its dictatorship like that of Russia and North Korea has a nasty propensity to arbitrarily arrest foreigners on made up charges to use as bargaining chips, as illustrated by the current case of a British couple nabbed on an international motorcycling trip. In my opinion, any Westerner who travels there nowadays is crazy, and asking for it. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/world/europe/british-couple-deta...
  • Apparently the regime is tying to organize partnerships and cooperation to promote tourism in what they call a “golden rectangle,” linking the central Iranian provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom: https://tehrantimes.com/news/506641/Iran-to-form-golden-rectangle-t...
    Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces
    TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub conne…
  • Iran is making a push to attract more visitors from Asia and Latin America, including a suspension of visa requirements for 33 countries, but no Western countries are on the list> https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-tourism-v...
    Iran goes on tourism charm offensive amid unfolding crisis in Middle East
    Iran introduces visa-free travel for 33 countries to boost its tourism industry but experts are sceptical about any real impact of decision on Iran’s…
  • Wow, Iran has no fewer than 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here´s more about them: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ir
    Iran (Islamic Republic of) - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
    Iran (Islamic Republic of) - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
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