Iran Cultural , Natural and Historical Attractions

Due to its historical background and sustainable social and cultural evolution, has a lot of diverse worth seeing sites that satisfy tourists  with different tastes. Every tourist, whatever his/her incentive, may  find many spectacular places depending on his taste. It should not be forgotten that the best way for the recognition of every country
is direct contact with its people. 
Iranians are famous for their hospitality, compassion, and generosity. It is easily possible to visit Iranians' homes, being slightly acquainted with them and become familiar with their life style, attitudes, livelihood, and many of their characteristics. 
Historical monuments, which belong to different periods of human settlement in the plateau of Iran, along with diverse natural, coastal, mountainous, and nomadic landscapes, make a coordinated and attractive combination for every tourist. 
The ancient Iranian culture, which is reflected in historical and architectural heritage, has brought about many sites worth seeing. The culture of today's Iran is a perfect aggregate of near and far past of this territory and everybody can satisfy intellectual and aesthetic needs according to his/her taste through visiting this wide and rich country. The existing historical monuments in Persepolis, Passargadae, Susa (Shoosh), Hamadan, Kermanshah, Firooz Abad, Syraf and many other ancient centers of Iranian civilization are incentives enough for visiting this country. 
 
The natural environment of Iran, with more than 2,800 kilometers of coastline and water borders as well as the high mountains of Alborz and Zagross, supplies high recreational and tourism potentials. The shores of the Caspian Sea in the north and the coasts of the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman in the south are suitable places as recreational resort in summer and winter. The islands of the Persian Gulf,   Kish, Qeshm, and Hormoz with suitable shores and beaches as well as pleasant sunshine may be used for vacations even in winters. There are daily and regular flights to this region from several parts of the country as well as suitable accommodation facilities. Moreover, these islands are easily accessible through waterways by different types of ships and boats as well as by airplane.
The mountains and mountain slopes in Iran, along with economic value for nomads for grazing of their sheep, serves as summer residence of urban dwellers as well as suitable places for winter and mountain sports.

Iran Natural Attractions                                               Iran Cultural Attractions

Lakes and Wetlands                                                           Shiraz

Altitudes and Summits                                                        Isfahan

Forests, Valleys, Plains and Deserts                                   Yazd

Protected and Wildlife  Zones                                              Kerman

Caves                                                                                   Gilan

Gardens and Recreational Places                                        Hamadan  

Islands                                                                                 Tabriz

Springs and Spa Centers                                                     Mashad

Waterfalls                                                                            Selected Cities