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10 reasons to go to Iran
In Iran so interesting is that from the trip, you return Eastern storyteller. Friends will listen to your stories about the local hospitality, the Shah's treasure, ancient Persian cities and caravanserais.
To come to Iran, do not need much: tickets are cheap, to get a visa easily.
And we'll advise you on where to go and what to see in Iranto then had something to say.
Visit the Palace, where they lived Shahi
Golestan Palace, Tehran
In Golestan feel Ellochka-ogress: around such magnificence that can squeeze out only "Wow!" The current appearance of the Palace acquired under the Qajars, which made Tehran the capital, and Golestan — his residence.
The main thing in the "Palace rose" — items, created with stunning zeal. Consider the figures of people that support a marble throne. Move closer to mosaics of glass, which seem to be precious, and find malachite watch is a gift of Alexander III. Do not pass by the ornamentation covering the columns, walls and arches of bright carpet can be looking at all day. And when pozostanie from lush halls, stroll through the well-groomed garden and though for a moment imagine yourself a Royal person.
Pass through the Gate of all Nations
Persepolis
King Cyrus II in the sixth century BC, conquered vast territories from the Mediterranean sea to the Indus valley. So there was the Persian Empire, in those days, the largest in the world. The military successes continued Darius I, and he laid Persepolis — the ceremonial capital of the Empire. Completed ceremonial halls and palaces of his son Xerxes I — through the gates his name and you will enter the ancient city.
Inside — solid memories: the names, reliefs, and remains of columns you've already seen in the textbook for the fifth grade. To dive into the grandeur that was easier, grab a hat and a water bottle. And if you are in the taste, take a ride in the Naksh-I Rustam, where the dead are carved cliff tombs of the Persian kings. Before him a 15-minute drive from Persepolis.
Find out what spoke Zarathustra
Yazd
Yazd 5000 years of its history, seemed not to have changed all the same maze of narrow streets between the clay houses. Everywhere stick badgery — wind towers, or local air conditioning system. From the heights here and there visible clay lumps is dome bazaars, through holes in which the inside shed light.
Long before the advent of Islam, Yazd has become one of the centers of Iranian Zoroastrianism. In this religion worship fire as the symbol of purification, and in Yazd and a half thousand years burning fire "first rank" — the most important in Zoroastrianism and the only such level in Iran. Look at him in the temple of the Atash-Bahram, and then head outside the city to the towers of silence. Until the 1970s, the Zoroastrians were left on the tops of the towers of dead people to have them eaten by birds of prey. It was believed that since the dead do not defile pure elements — earth and fire. Now next to the towers there is a cemetery where for the same goal of the grave stone with stones and concrete.
Catch a rainbow in the mosque Nasir al-Mulk
Shiraz
Outside and say that the mosque Nasir al-Mulk in Shiraz are similar to the insanely beautiful kaleidoscope. It is called the Pink mosque, but you go inside and see for yourself that the halls spilled a whole palette. The source of the magic — stained glass, through which penetrate the colored rays reflected on the floor and on the bright mosaic walls and ceilings. More spectacular interior of the mosque looks at dawn, during the morning prayer is an architectural hint to believers.
Another dazzling attraction of Shiraz is the mausoleum and mosque of Shah-Cerami. A mosaic of glass and silver, all of which are covered from floor to ceiling, glows and shimmers like a treasure chest.
Get to the core of the Iranian kebab
In any city of Iran
Veal, lamb, chicken or fish, with saffron, nuts, parsley, Basil, lime juice, or pomegranate sauce — the Iranians are preparing delicious kebabs. "Challow kebab" means meat together with you will see a pile of rice, grilled tomatoes and pickles. Follow with cold Doug — it is similar to ayran and perfectly refreshing in the heat.
Eat kebabs every day: they are so many types that get bored in no time. "Juje kebab" made from chicken, "kebabs Mahi" — a fish, and if you ask "Kubica", you will bring veal or beef mince on skewers. To diversify the lunch or dinner is thick soup of "dizzy". The liquid from the pot is poured into a separate plate, and the thick mash with the pestle and add it to the cake. For dessert try the baklava: it is believed that the most delicious doing in Yazd.
Zazhmurte from the glitter of the Shah's crown
The national Treasury of Iran Central Bank, Tehran
The jewelry Museum in Tehran will peresekaet zolotohranilische Scrooge MC duck. It contains a luxury that surrounded themselves with the Iranian monarchs from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. Eyes immediately run away from splendor and radiance, so try to concentrate and not miss the most important thing.
Demeanor, 182-carat diamond, rare pink color, found in the same mine in India as the famous Kohinoor. Crown Pahlavi weighing 2 pounds last time I wore Mohammad Reza Pahlavi on the coronation in 1967. On the precious globe, the oceans and seas lined with a scattering of emeralds and continents, rubies and rare mineral spinel.
Your valuables — handbags, cameras and phones must be left in the wardrobe, but nothing will distract from the beautiful.
Money in Iran: importation, currency exchange, maps
Bring cash to Iran in dollars or euros, and the place of change in the exchange offices. It is believed that the best course in Tehran, in exchange for Ferdowsi street, near Central Bank. Bank card appeared in Iran only in 2016, after the lifting of sanctions and yet almost never accepted. Visa cards in Iran is still officially there.
Believe in the unbelievable
The Island Of Qeshm
The island of Qeshm in the Persian Gulf — as a book of fairy tales: every page a new magic. The locals believe that the "Star of the valley" a long time ago a star fell and created all these bizarre columns, pillars and arches of Sandstone. In reality this is the work of wind and rain, but the landscape is still amazing. Another fantastic result of centuries of erosion of the gorge — Chuck-Kuh. A narrow passage between rocks dotted with holes like cheese Maasdam.
Don't confuse the island of Qeshm island of Kish, which is also located in Iran.
Along the North shore of the island of Qeshm mangrove forests stretch: will see not only the trees growing out of the salt water, but noisy flocks of resident and migratory birds. In the cave Namakdan take a flashlight to better acquainted with salt stalactites and stalagmites. Finally go to the village Loft, wander through the streets, consider fishing boats and ancient wind-towers and all that time never rushes.
You look for too long at a thousand and one counter
Grand Bazaar, Isfahan
Past the Bazaar in Isfahan you will not pass. Dive there right from the Imam square in the city centre and dip into the ancient Persian market. In the shadows of the shopping streets under the brick domes for sale everything you need to transform your house into the Shah's quarters.
Select copper or ceramic vase decorated with enamel in the technique minakari. Look printed tablecloth, which just asks that neat teapot, and pull from the far corner an oil lamp — and suddenly it sits a Genie? If sitting, make a wish: let all embossed dishes, boxes, carpets, trays, dried fruit, spices, necklaces and earrings that you bought, will fit in one suitcase.
Other interesting bazaars of Iran are in Tehran and Tabriz.
How to dress the girls in Iran
The main thing — cover the hair and neck. Roll up tightly but do not have: rather freely wearing a headscarf. The clothes do not choose tight fitting to hide his hands up to wrists and feet up to the ankles.
Take a walk around the bridges of Isfahan
Isfahan
Through Isfahan flowing We river, wide and calm. Through it, spanned by historic bridges — one of the other beautiful.
To bridge the Hajj come before sunset, when 23 of the arch is already lit by a lantern.
Sit on the steps by the water, explore filigree tiles and be on the same wavelength with the locals who gather here to relax and socialize. Then walk along the promenade to the bridge Cube: it too was built under Shah Abbas II in the seventeenth century, but it looks more modest.
Another five minutes and you have the longest bridge si-o-Se Pol: as many as 33 arch! To grandfather's Isfahan bridges — Shahristan — the path is not so close, but you will find a genuine antiquity. Its stone abutments remember what was Persia before it was conquered by the Arabs in the VII century.
Climb into the mountains
El'burs mountains near Tehran
Hour drive from Tehran, you Shemshak resort in the mountains of El'burs. Come summer, if you want a break from the heat and had a good walk along the green slopes.
From November to April Shemshaki Alpine skiing. The route is designed for experienced, and all equipment can be rented.
Other resort — Disin — suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers.
If you are a seasoned outdoorsman with serious intentions, wait for Jun–Sep and make climbing Damavand. It is an extinct volcano and the highest point of the Middle East, 5 610 m. The rise of serious — if in doubt, better to join an organized tour.
Believe in the power of water
Shuster
Come to Shustar and you will be amazed at what I was capable of Persian engineers in the V century BC. They created the irrigation system that supplied water to the city, and the gardens and fields beyond.
Their followers completed a new underground channels, tunnels, bridges and dams — it has a complex, which is partly working today, and in 2009 was included in the UNESCO list. There is now a Museum that is worth a visit, if only for the sake of ancient watermills.
Go down the narrow stairs to see the millstones and the dream, what was the Miller in such a crowded room.
Spend the night in a caravanserai
In any city of Iran
The usual hotel is boring, especially in Iran, where miracles are hidden even in simple things.
To turn into a merchant on the ancient trade route, stop at a caravanserai. This is usually a rectangular building with a large open courtyard and rooms around the perimeter. Earlier in the night a caravan with camels, donkeys and horses, and now in caravanserais — colourful bedrooms, a cozy space for communication and "buns" like Breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Caravanserai with 400 year old Zein-o-DIN in the desert on the road from Yazd to Kerman. Five-star comfort, don't wait, but all around authentic, and overhead the starry sky without city light, just like in the days of the silk road.
The hotel Abbasi in Isfahan you will be welcomed royally. It was built as a caravanserai, three hundred years ago, and then reconstructed in one of the best Iranian hotels.
How to find hotels in Iran
Forums are discussing that housing in Iran is difficult to book in advance as a country do not work with Visa and Mastercard. Now the situation is gradually changing: on one Skyscanner! you will find two hundred Iranian hotels. But even if you did not choose in advance, don't worry: no trouble finding the place. Besides, include the budget hotels, which are in the Internet you will not find.
Look for the light to cavemen
Meymand
The first people settled in Meymandi 8 000 – 12 000 years ago — it is believed to be the oldest settlement in Iran. And about two thousand years ago there appeared "quiche" — the house-caves, hollowed out of the rocks.
Come and see: the village is still inhabited and very comfortable. Live in it the shepherds that summer distilled sheep and sheep in the mountains and in winter descend to their eco. In "dugouts" dark, all covered with homemade carpets, jugs, teapots and lamps are in rocky niches. Housewives bake cakes over an open fire and weave kilims, men make felt — in Meymandi don't want to change the way of life adopted from the ancient times.published
P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©
Source: www.skyscanner.ru/news/glavnye-dostoprimechatelnosti-irana
To come to Iran, do not need much: tickets are cheap, to get a visa easily.
And we'll advise you on where to go and what to see in Iranto then had something to say.
Visit the Palace, where they lived Shahi
Golestan Palace, Tehran
In Golestan feel Ellochka-ogress: around such magnificence that can squeeze out only "Wow!" The current appearance of the Palace acquired under the Qajars, which made Tehran the capital, and Golestan — his residence.
The main thing in the "Palace rose" — items, created with stunning zeal. Consider the figures of people that support a marble throne. Move closer to mosaics of glass, which seem to be precious, and find malachite watch is a gift of Alexander III. Do not pass by the ornamentation covering the columns, walls and arches of bright carpet can be looking at all day. And when pozostanie from lush halls, stroll through the well-groomed garden and though for a moment imagine yourself a Royal person.
Pass through the Gate of all Nations
Persepolis
King Cyrus II in the sixth century BC, conquered vast territories from the Mediterranean sea to the Indus valley. So there was the Persian Empire, in those days, the largest in the world. The military successes continued Darius I, and he laid Persepolis — the ceremonial capital of the Empire. Completed ceremonial halls and palaces of his son Xerxes I — through the gates his name and you will enter the ancient city.
Inside — solid memories: the names, reliefs, and remains of columns you've already seen in the textbook for the fifth grade. To dive into the grandeur that was easier, grab a hat and a water bottle. And if you are in the taste, take a ride in the Naksh-I Rustam, where the dead are carved cliff tombs of the Persian kings. Before him a 15-minute drive from Persepolis.
Find out what spoke Zarathustra
Yazd
Yazd 5000 years of its history, seemed not to have changed all the same maze of narrow streets between the clay houses. Everywhere stick badgery — wind towers, or local air conditioning system. From the heights here and there visible clay lumps is dome bazaars, through holes in which the inside shed light.
Long before the advent of Islam, Yazd has become one of the centers of Iranian Zoroastrianism. In this religion worship fire as the symbol of purification, and in Yazd and a half thousand years burning fire "first rank" — the most important in Zoroastrianism and the only such level in Iran. Look at him in the temple of the Atash-Bahram, and then head outside the city to the towers of silence. Until the 1970s, the Zoroastrians were left on the tops of the towers of dead people to have them eaten by birds of prey. It was believed that since the dead do not defile pure elements — earth and fire. Now next to the towers there is a cemetery where for the same goal of the grave stone with stones and concrete.
Catch a rainbow in the mosque Nasir al-Mulk
Shiraz
Outside and say that the mosque Nasir al-Mulk in Shiraz are similar to the insanely beautiful kaleidoscope. It is called the Pink mosque, but you go inside and see for yourself that the halls spilled a whole palette. The source of the magic — stained glass, through which penetrate the colored rays reflected on the floor and on the bright mosaic walls and ceilings. More spectacular interior of the mosque looks at dawn, during the morning prayer is an architectural hint to believers.
Another dazzling attraction of Shiraz is the mausoleum and mosque of Shah-Cerami. A mosaic of glass and silver, all of which are covered from floor to ceiling, glows and shimmers like a treasure chest.
Get to the core of the Iranian kebab
In any city of Iran
Veal, lamb, chicken or fish, with saffron, nuts, parsley, Basil, lime juice, or pomegranate sauce — the Iranians are preparing delicious kebabs. "Challow kebab" means meat together with you will see a pile of rice, grilled tomatoes and pickles. Follow with cold Doug — it is similar to ayran and perfectly refreshing in the heat.
Eat kebabs every day: they are so many types that get bored in no time. "Juje kebab" made from chicken, "kebabs Mahi" — a fish, and if you ask "Kubica", you will bring veal or beef mince on skewers. To diversify the lunch or dinner is thick soup of "dizzy". The liquid from the pot is poured into a separate plate, and the thick mash with the pestle and add it to the cake. For dessert try the baklava: it is believed that the most delicious doing in Yazd.
Zazhmurte from the glitter of the Shah's crown
The national Treasury of Iran Central Bank, Tehran
The jewelry Museum in Tehran will peresekaet zolotohranilische Scrooge MC duck. It contains a luxury that surrounded themselves with the Iranian monarchs from the sixteenth to the twentieth century. Eyes immediately run away from splendor and radiance, so try to concentrate and not miss the most important thing.
Demeanor, 182-carat diamond, rare pink color, found in the same mine in India as the famous Kohinoor. Crown Pahlavi weighing 2 pounds last time I wore Mohammad Reza Pahlavi on the coronation in 1967. On the precious globe, the oceans and seas lined with a scattering of emeralds and continents, rubies and rare mineral spinel.
Your valuables — handbags, cameras and phones must be left in the wardrobe, but nothing will distract from the beautiful.
Money in Iran: importation, currency exchange, maps
Bring cash to Iran in dollars or euros, and the place of change in the exchange offices. It is believed that the best course in Tehran, in exchange for Ferdowsi street, near Central Bank. Bank card appeared in Iran only in 2016, after the lifting of sanctions and yet almost never accepted. Visa cards in Iran is still officially there.
Believe in the unbelievable
The Island Of Qeshm
The island of Qeshm in the Persian Gulf — as a book of fairy tales: every page a new magic. The locals believe that the "Star of the valley" a long time ago a star fell and created all these bizarre columns, pillars and arches of Sandstone. In reality this is the work of wind and rain, but the landscape is still amazing. Another fantastic result of centuries of erosion of the gorge — Chuck-Kuh. A narrow passage between rocks dotted with holes like cheese Maasdam.
Don't confuse the island of Qeshm island of Kish, which is also located in Iran.
Along the North shore of the island of Qeshm mangrove forests stretch: will see not only the trees growing out of the salt water, but noisy flocks of resident and migratory birds. In the cave Namakdan take a flashlight to better acquainted with salt stalactites and stalagmites. Finally go to the village Loft, wander through the streets, consider fishing boats and ancient wind-towers and all that time never rushes.
You look for too long at a thousand and one counter
Grand Bazaar, Isfahan
Past the Bazaar in Isfahan you will not pass. Dive there right from the Imam square in the city centre and dip into the ancient Persian market. In the shadows of the shopping streets under the brick domes for sale everything you need to transform your house into the Shah's quarters.
Select copper or ceramic vase decorated with enamel in the technique minakari. Look printed tablecloth, which just asks that neat teapot, and pull from the far corner an oil lamp — and suddenly it sits a Genie? If sitting, make a wish: let all embossed dishes, boxes, carpets, trays, dried fruit, spices, necklaces and earrings that you bought, will fit in one suitcase.
Other interesting bazaars of Iran are in Tehran and Tabriz.
How to dress the girls in Iran
The main thing — cover the hair and neck. Roll up tightly but do not have: rather freely wearing a headscarf. The clothes do not choose tight fitting to hide his hands up to wrists and feet up to the ankles.
Take a walk around the bridges of Isfahan
Isfahan
Through Isfahan flowing We river, wide and calm. Through it, spanned by historic bridges — one of the other beautiful.
To bridge the Hajj come before sunset, when 23 of the arch is already lit by a lantern.
Sit on the steps by the water, explore filigree tiles and be on the same wavelength with the locals who gather here to relax and socialize. Then walk along the promenade to the bridge Cube: it too was built under Shah Abbas II in the seventeenth century, but it looks more modest.
Another five minutes and you have the longest bridge si-o-Se Pol: as many as 33 arch! To grandfather's Isfahan bridges — Shahristan — the path is not so close, but you will find a genuine antiquity. Its stone abutments remember what was Persia before it was conquered by the Arabs in the VII century.
Climb into the mountains
El'burs mountains near Tehran
Hour drive from Tehran, you Shemshak resort in the mountains of El'burs. Come summer, if you want a break from the heat and had a good walk along the green slopes.
From November to April Shemshaki Alpine skiing. The route is designed for experienced, and all equipment can be rented.
Other resort — Disin — suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers.
If you are a seasoned outdoorsman with serious intentions, wait for Jun–Sep and make climbing Damavand. It is an extinct volcano and the highest point of the Middle East, 5 610 m. The rise of serious — if in doubt, better to join an organized tour.
Believe in the power of water
Shuster
Come to Shustar and you will be amazed at what I was capable of Persian engineers in the V century BC. They created the irrigation system that supplied water to the city, and the gardens and fields beyond.
Their followers completed a new underground channels, tunnels, bridges and dams — it has a complex, which is partly working today, and in 2009 was included in the UNESCO list. There is now a Museum that is worth a visit, if only for the sake of ancient watermills.
Go down the narrow stairs to see the millstones and the dream, what was the Miller in such a crowded room.
Spend the night in a caravanserai
In any city of Iran
The usual hotel is boring, especially in Iran, where miracles are hidden even in simple things.
To turn into a merchant on the ancient trade route, stop at a caravanserai. This is usually a rectangular building with a large open courtyard and rooms around the perimeter. Earlier in the night a caravan with camels, donkeys and horses, and now in caravanserais — colourful bedrooms, a cozy space for communication and "buns" like Breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Caravanserai with 400 year old Zein-o-DIN in the desert on the road from Yazd to Kerman. Five-star comfort, don't wait, but all around authentic, and overhead the starry sky without city light, just like in the days of the silk road.
The hotel Abbasi in Isfahan you will be welcomed royally. It was built as a caravanserai, three hundred years ago, and then reconstructed in one of the best Iranian hotels.
How to find hotels in Iran
Forums are discussing that housing in Iran is difficult to book in advance as a country do not work with Visa and Mastercard. Now the situation is gradually changing: on one Skyscanner! you will find two hundred Iranian hotels. But even if you did not choose in advance, don't worry: no trouble finding the place. Besides, include the budget hotels, which are in the Internet you will not find.
Look for the light to cavemen
Meymand
The first people settled in Meymandi 8 000 – 12 000 years ago — it is believed to be the oldest settlement in Iran. And about two thousand years ago there appeared "quiche" — the house-caves, hollowed out of the rocks.
Come and see: the village is still inhabited and very comfortable. Live in it the shepherds that summer distilled sheep and sheep in the mountains and in winter descend to their eco. In "dugouts" dark, all covered with homemade carpets, jugs, teapots and lamps are in rocky niches. Housewives bake cakes over an open fire and weave kilims, men make felt — in Meymandi don't want to change the way of life adopted from the ancient times.published
P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©
Source: www.skyscanner.ru/news/glavnye-dostoprimechatelnosti-irana
