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Cities in Iran


Cities in Iran

Below is a list of nine of the most notable cities:
  • Tehran ? the vibrant capital, a beautiful city that suffers horrendous traffic and air pollution
  • Hamedan ? one of the oldest cities in Iran
  • Isfahan ? former capital with stunning architecture, great bazaar, and tree-lined boulevards. Most popular tourist destination in the country. There's a Persian saying, "Isfahan is half the world."
  • Kerman ? provincial capital, one of Iran's oldest cities, and major centre for carpets
  • Mashad ? greatest city of Eastern Iran with an important mosque, the shrine of the martyr Imam Reza
  • Qom ? one of the holiest cities in the Middle East, considered the Jewel of Iran
  • Shiraz ? a former capital, home of famous Persian poets such as Hafiz and Sa'di; known for gardens, especially roses. Very close to the famous ruins of Persepolis.
  • Tabriz ? provincial capital in Western Iran; it's been suggested by some that this is the site of the Biblical "Garden of Eden"
  • Yazd ? a remote desert city ? circumstance influenced special architectural themes where water streams run in underground rooms in houses and wind-towers to keep them cool.

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