Iran- The land of historic treasures and architectural wonders!
The country best known as the hotbed of religious zealotry, the hater of the west and the sponsor for terrorism, Iran earlier known as Persia is located in the Middle East between Iraq and Pakistan. The string of controversies attached to it discourages about a 5,000 British tourists from visiting it every year amounting to a big loss for the nation in terms of foreign exchange that can be generated by tourism. The vast aesthetic architectural structures spread across Iran lures many but the fact that it is an Islamic republic and highly controversial puts it behind on the to-visit places list of travelers. However, a visit to this place of historical treasures is a must and promises to be extremely satisfying. The arrival point is Tehran, also the capital of the country which houses the embassies and other structures of political importance. The people of Iran are extremely friendly; probably more than in any other part of the world which extends to mean they would even stand and greet strangers on the road striking a conversation. Every city in Iran is famous for one thing or the other which can be for making mullahs’ robes, tents or mattresses or for growing pomegranates or some citrus fruit. Some of the cities are even famous for sexual potency or homosexuality. These cities can be visited by road from Teheran and each one has its own unique story to recite which is either deep rooted in the Islamic culture or reflects the rich history of the country. The mosques of the country are architectural masterpieces each of them very beautifully made and preserved. The city of Persepolis also known as the city of minarets reveals beautiful twentieth century excavations which have come to represent the country of Iran itself. The journey to the city of Yazd is another visual delight with pistachio farms and lilac pale snowy mountains adorning the sceneries. The Iman square is extremely beautiful with its aesthetic Islamic architecture at its best. The best period to visit is autumn-winter and the food available is good and cheap. The way of dressing has to be kept conservative and the women have to compulsorily keep their heads covered as an obligation. The country is extremely beautiful with the breathtaking sceneries and the aesthetic architecture and creates a very beautiful canvas which amalgamates beauty of nature with that of man-made excellence.