Overview
Iran is a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country in southwestern Asia. The government maintains a rich and distinctive cultural and social continuity dating back to the Achaemenian period, which began in 550 BCE. Geographically, much of Iran consists of a central desert plateau, ringed on all sides by lofty mountain ranges that afford access to the interior through high passes. Most of the population lives on the edges of this forbidding waterless waste. Iran is a multiethnic, multicultural society resulting from millennia of migration and conquest.
Iran is home to many holy sites that are important to Muslims. Some of the most popular ones include the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, the Fatima Masumeh Shrine in Qom, and the Shah Cheragh Shrine in Shiraz. The Imam Reza shrine is the largest mosque in the world by area and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year. The Fatima Masumeh shrine is considered one of the most important shrines for Shia Muslims and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year. The Shah Cheragh shrine is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular tourist destination.
Top Cities To Visit in Iran
- Tus
- Khorasan
- Qum
- Tehran
- Mashad al-Muqaddas