Iran is incredibly rich in landmarks and places of interest. One would need to write a book to describe them all. That is why we will mention only the most famous and iconic landmarks. Tourists should take into consideration that all places of interest have quite an unusual location in the country. Towns emerged, were growing and rebuilt, but old architectural landmarks still had their original location. That is why tourists shouldn’t be surprised when they find a famous building or monument in an absolutely unexpected place.
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The Behistun Inscription is a multilingual inscription that is carved on Mount Behistun. This inscription, which dates back to the 6th century BC, symbolizes the victory of the ruling government over the rebels. It is also interesting to visit the Azadi Tower. It is located in one of the largest cities in Iran – Tehran. The tower was built at the beginning of the 70s of the previous century to commemorate the anniversary of the Persian Empire formation. At the moment of building, the empire was founded 2,500 years ago. It is no less interesting to visit Imam Square in Isfahan. The landmark is located in the historic part of the city. It is added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites because of gorgeous buildings located at the perimeter of the square.
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The Arg-e Bam Fortress is a masterpiece of ancient Iranian architecture. This is the largest abode building in the world that is located in the city of Bam. Arg-e Bam had a beneficial location right on the Silk Road. The site features interesting buildings that date back to different epochs. A large earthquake happened in this region in 2003. It threatened to destroy the priceless landmark, but it was successfully rescued, so now numerous visitors can still see Arg-e Bam is its full glory.