Iran - a state that is widely spread over the south-west Asia.Here you can see not only the wonderful nature, but also half-ruined ancient city, statues and temples runes.Snowy peaks, unique monuments, warm sea - so you can briefly describe Iran.The country's capital, Tehran is one of the largest cities in Asia.
Tehran
This town is situated on the slopes of Mount Tochal (1210 m above sea level), near the desert Dasht-e Kavir.Virtually all government and commercial buildings located in the city center and residential neighborhoods as if trying to climb to the top of the ridge.Rapid population growth and phenomenally rapid urban development has led to the fact that the quiet town turned into a huge chaotic metropolis.
Tehran is very extensive, easy to get lost here.Due to the high level of seismic activity in the region, all the houses are not built over three floors.Therefore, the main reference is the mosque movement.It should be noted that this is not all of the features that characterize Iran.The capital of the country - a real "treasure trove" of mosques in their city there are about 1000. The most famous of them - Sepahsalar Mosque, which was built in 1831.Interior construction is decorated with beautiful tiles and mosaics.
equally famous structure is considered Tehran Golestan Palace (translated means "rose garden").The Palace has long been the residence of the Iranian shahs.In Golestan are rare manuscripts, which are full of Arabic script.The palace has a museum value, which houses one of the most unique diamonds of the world - "Darius-nur" or "Ocean of Light".
It should be noted that it is not all the attractions that may surprise Iran.The capital of the Islamic state also boasts an abundance of museums.Ethnographic museum can acquaint visitors with the customs of the country and the way of life of its people.No less fascinating is a visit to the Museum of National Art and the Museum of Modern and Decorative Arts.
Cities Iran
At an altitude of approximately 1575 meters is the town-museum of Isfahan.This town was founded in the III millennium. BC.e.From 1598 to 1722, Isfahan was honored to be the capital of Iran.Here you can see the distinctive architecture, colorful markets and picturesque nature.
ancient city of Shiraz for a long time considered a very important center in the Islamic world.Today, this city, which lies at the foot of Allah-u-Akbar, is a picturesque settlement, it is possible to admire a huge number of mosques and monuments.
real gem of Iran is the city of Shush.This place is an ancient biblical capital of Elam (Susa).In this region, it was found many buildings era of Xerxes and Darius, the acropolis, the cannonade and other amazing monuments of the past.
Government of Iran, except for these three wonderful towns, boasts dozens of unique cities, including Kerman to Bam, Yazd, Tabriz, Pasargadae, and many others.
This is an Islamic state where strictly honor the ancient traditions and customs, truly amazing for its historical heritage.It is also noteworthy that the cradle of civilization on the planet was considered to Iran.The capital Tehran and many other cities with their incredible monuments and museums to the most direct evidence.
