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Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran

CapitalTehran
RegionSouthern Asia
CurrencyIRR
Official languagesPersian
Access to the seaYes
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Tehran

Pasargadae

Persepolis

Fars Province

Delegation relief on the Apadana staircase at Persepolis.
Iran · Region or area

Fars Province

Fars is the regional setting for Persepolis, an Achaemenid ceremonial complex. The articles advise postponing a stay in the province for now and reconsidering it only when travel conditions have verifiably changed.

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Pasargadae
Iran · Place of interest

Pasargadae

Pasargadae was the first Achaemenid dynastic capital, founded by Cyrus II. Its archaeological remains offer insight into early Persian royal architecture and garden design.

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Monumental terrace and staircase at Persepolis in Iran’s Fars Province.
Iran · Place of interest

Persepolis

Persepolis is an Achaemenid ceremonial terrace beside a mountain, where stairways, gates, halls and reliefs form a sequence designed to represent royal power.

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Urban view of Tehran, Iran’s capital.
Iran · City or town

Tehran

Tehran is Iran’s capital and a geographical reference point for locating the country. The available information does not describe attractions or confirm current tourism services or visiting conditions.

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Guides to this destination

Urban view of Tehran, Iran’s capital. Practical guides

Iran before your trip: Tehran, language and currency essentials

A first compass for finding your bearings in Iran: its capital, Persian and the rial. Flights and other operational details need to be checked for the latest information.

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Urban view of Tehran, Iran's capital Practical guides

Iran’s Capital, Language and Currency—and What to Verify Before Travel

Tehran, Persian and the rial help put Iran in context. The available information does not confirm current conditions for tourist travel.

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Practical guides

Iran requires postponing tourist travel for now

Iran’s heritage deserves preparation and time, but the security context and limited consular assistance mean that a tourist trip should wait.

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Monumental terrace and staircase at Persepolis in Iran’s Fars Province. Practical guides

Persepolis and Achaemenid Heritage While Travel to Iran Is on Hold

The great terrace at Persepolis reveals the political staging of the Achaemenid world. Today, however, the responsible decision is to postpone any tourist journey to Iran.

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