Iran

This incredible Persian mosque is such a beautiful example of the use of colored glass. Nice combination with the traditional design elements.

This looks very cool.

Every corner of this place, which was built in 1888 is gorgeous.

Founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., this incredible landmark took more than a century to build. It remains as one of 13 World Heritage Sites in Iran!

Built by Shah Abbas I the Great at the beginning of the 17th century. One of 13 World Heritage Sites in Iran!

Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan (Islamic Republic of Iran)located in the historical centre of Isfahan, the “Friday mosque” can be seen as a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over 12 centuries, starting in 841 A.D. It is the oldest preserved edifice of its type in Iran and a Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan (Islamic Republic of Iran)located in the historical centre of Isfahan, the “Friday mosque” can be seen as a stunning illustration of the evolution of mosque architecture over 12 centuries, starting in 841 A.D. It is the oldest preserved edifice of its type in Iran and a prototype for later mosque designs throughout Central Asia. The complex, covering more than 20,000m2, is also the first Islamic building that adapted the four-courtyard layout of Sassanid palaces to Islamic religious architecture. Its double-shelled ribbed domes represent an architectural innovation that inspired builders throughout the region. The site also features remarkable decorative details representative of stylistic developments over more than a thousand years of Islamic art. One of 26 New World Heritage Sites added in 2012!… see moresee less

This historic bazaar dates back to the 13th century and consists of a series of interconnected, covered, brick structures, buildings, and enclosed spaces for different functions. It's also one of 13 World Heritage Sites in Iran!

The existence of Bam can be traced back to the 6th to 4th century BC. Unfortunately it is an endangered site as a result of the 2003 Bam earthquake. It remains as one of 13 World Heritage Sites in Iran!

The property exemplifies the diversity of Persian garden designs that evolved and adapted to different climate conditions while retaining principles that have their roots in the times of Cyrus the Great, 6th century BC. It's also one of 13 World Heritage Sites in Iran!

Pasargadae dates back to the 6th century BC. It is considered as the first empire to respect cultural diversity and is one of 13 World Heritage Sites in Iran!

Bisotun contains remains from the prehistoric times to the Median, Achaemenid, Sassanian, and Ilkhanid periods. One of 13 World Heritage Sites in Iran!