Iran, also known as Persia is a country which lies in Southern and Western Asia. It is the 18th largest country in the world. Tehran is the capital of Iran and also its largest city. Iran also boasts of its historical and fascinating sites that are visited by tourists from different parts of the globe. Iran tourist destinations are popular among tourists who like to explore this historical country which has a rich culture and heritage.

Dizin ski resort situated within the mountain range of Alborz is the popular ski resort in Iran. It has excellent snow and is visited by many skiers. This ski resort has become one of the major Iran tourist destinations. Estefan is one of the oldest cities in Iran. It is home to beautiful Masjid-E-Jumeh which was built in mid eighth century. The beauty and geometric accuracy of the dome of this mosque is famous. Persepolis is known for its monumental ruins, the palace was constructed on a huge half-artificial and half-natural terrace using Mesopotamian models.

The Central Bank in Tehran is famous for beautiful and valuable stones. Its vault displays emeralds, rubies, and diamonds, gold and also has the world's largest diamond. Lake Urmia with an area of 5700 square kilometers is an international park recognized by United Nations. It has many beautiful islands which are home to many species of birds and animals. The salt contents in the lake water and mud is considered good for the body.

One of Iran's oldest buildings, the Palace of Roses is basically a museum which displays many artifacts and is frequently visited by many tourists. The major attractions are the Peacock Throne studded with gems and the illuminated manuscripts. This palace was built during reign of Safavid dynasty. Chabahar beaches are famous for water sports and recreation, and also the Oman Sea with presence of various minerals in the water is considered good for the human body. You can also visit Soltaniyeh which is home to mausoleum of Oljaytu. This historic site used to be the capital of Ilkhanid dynasty. The precision of Iranians in mathematics and calculation in engineering, made them able to build such a masterpiece of architecture. Iran tourist destinations portray Iran as a country of great monumental sites with an interesting history.

Iranians like typical Middle Eastern cuisine. The wheat bread, lamb, eggplant and long-grain white rice are the staple foods of Iran. Goat meat is quite common here and lot of rich yogurt along with dry cheeses is consumed every day. Dolmeh is basically a dish which consists of vine leaves stuffed with combination of rice and meat. Iran tourist destinations have attracted many visitors since a very long time and those who want to visit now will not be disappointed at all.

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