Asia
Iran
Persian gardens, mosques and ancient cities. Many governments advise against travel: check the latest advice.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Many governments advise against all travel; border areas are especially dangerous.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 19:48
- Currency
- IRR
- Calling code
- +98
- Capital
- Tehran
- Languages spoken
- Persian
Places to see
Isfahan
Naqsh-e Jahan Square and blue-tiled mosques.
Persepolis
The ceremonial capital of the Persian kings, a UNESCO site.
Yazd
A desert city of wind towers.
Shiraz
Gardens and the pink mosque.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
