Iran is a travel destination in Southern Asia. Its capital is Tehran. October and May are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Iran
Isfahan (city, Isfahan Province) — UNESCO half-the-world city — Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Friday Mosque.
Persepolis (landmark, Fars Province) — UNESCO ceremonial capital of Achaemenid Empire — colossal reliefs and Gate of All Nations.
Shiraz (city, Fars Province) — City of poetry, roses, and wine — Nasir ol-Molk 'Pink Mosque', Vakil Bazaar.
Tehran (city, Tehran Province) — Sprawling capital — Golestan Palace, National Jewels Museum, Alborz ski resorts.
Yazd (city, Yazd Province) — UNESCO adobe city — wind towers (badgirs), fire temples, and Zoroastrian heritage.
Kashan (city, Isfahan Province) — Fin Garden, sumptuous Tabatabaei House, and the Rose Water Festival every May.
Mashhad (city, Razavi Khorasan Province) — Holiest city in Iran — Imam Reza Shrine complex and the cultural heart of Khorasan.
Tabriz (city, East Azerbaijan Province) — UNESCO bazaar — Grand Covered Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and East Azerbaijan heritage.
Dasht-e Kavir (natural, Semnan Province) — Great Salt Desert — Maranjab Caravanserai, endless salt flats, and stargazing.
Alamut Valley (natural, Qazvin Province) — Alborz mountain valley of the legendary 'Assassin' fortress and verdant terraces.