Sights of Iran

Must-see places in Iran

Iran is a country in the Middle East known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. Despite occasional travel restrictions and advisories, Iran has been increasingly attracting tourists in recent years. Iran boasts numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites and ancient ruins. 

Iran's diverse geography offers breathtaking natural landscapes. The northern regions are known for their lush forests and stunning coastal areas along the Caspian Sea. The central part of the country features vast deserts, such as the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut, which are popular among adventure seekers. The Zagros Mountains in the west and the Alborz Mountains in the north offer great opportunities for hiking and skiing.

Iran has a vibrant cultural scene with various art forms, including traditional music, dance, calligraphy, and carpet weaving. Visitors can explore traditional bazaars, where they can shop for handicrafts, spices, and souvenirs.

Iran is divided into 31 provinces, also known as ostāns. Each province has its own unique cultural, geographical, and historical characteristics, contributing to the diversity of Iran's regions. Here we have mentioned the best places to see and visit in Iran.

Top places to go in Iran:

Top places to go in Tehran	Top places to go in Yazd	Top places to go in Shiraz
Top places to go in Tabriz	Top places to go in Kerman	Top places to go in Isfahan
Top places to go in Kashan	Top places to go in Qeshm	Top places to go in Mashhad
Top places to go in Rasht	Top places to go in Lorestan	Top places to go in Mazandaran
Top places to go in Kermanshah	Top places to go in Semnan	Top places to go in Ilam
	Top places to go in Qazvin

Iran is divided into 31 provinces, also known as ostāns. Each province has its own governor appointed by the central government. The provinces are further divided into counties (shahrestan), districts (bakhsh), and sub-districts (dehestan).

Here is a list of the 31 provinces in Iran:

1. Alborz
2. Ardabil
3. Bushehr
4. Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari
5. East Azerbaijan
6. South Azerbaijan
7. Fars
8. Gilan
9. Golestan
10. Hamadan
11. Hormozgan
12. Ilam
13. Isfahan
14. Kerman
15. Kermanshah
16. North Khorasan
17. Razavi Khorasan
18. South Khorasan
19. Khuzestan
20. Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
21. Kurdistan
22. Lorestan
23. Markazi (Central)
24. Mazandaran
25. Qazvin
26. Qom
27. Semnan
28. Sistan and Baluchestan
29. Tehran
30. Yazd
31. Zanjan

Each province has its own unique cultural, geographical, and historical characteristics, contributing to the diversity of Iran's regions.