Shiraz

The true Persian heart of the nation, Shiraz is the place where poetry, roses and nightingales were born.Everyone from a bank manager to a street vendot can recite the verses of the Great Persian poets. Even in winter, roses flower in the many parks and gardens. And all over the city you hear the beautiful melody of the nightingales on the streets.

Street artist selling calligraphy.

Persepolis is probably Iran's most famous archeological site. It's an old palace that was built only for ceremonial purposes and was only used once a year.