Let’s visit…Iran!
Despite the fact that Iran is a fascinated nation with a very rich history,it’s not a very touristic place. Unfortunately, for political reasons, the country suffers from a bad reputation.
The main square of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
In Qom. As an Holy City, Qom is an important pilgrimage place for Shi’is.
In Isfahan, probably one of the most beautiful city in the world.
On the main square of the city. Isfahan inspires writers,poets and other artists for centuries.It an iconic and mythical city.
Visiting Isfahan , I felt like I would have turned back time, like in an Arabian 1001 Nights tale…
Persian heritage is amazing. This is the Imam Mosque, built in the 17th century.
The mythical Khadjou bridge, dating back to the 17th Century, when Isfahan was a rich and powerful city on the Silk Road.
The Vank Cathedral in Isfahan. The Christian communities, like the Jewish and the Zoroastrian ones, are granted specific rights and protection by the Constitution, and the have representatives in the Iranian Parliament.
An ancient Zoroastrian structure. Zoroastrism is a very old religion (pre-islamic and pre-christianism), which survived from ancient times. Less than 1% of Iranians believe in Zoroastrism today, but some elements still impregnate the iranian culture.
In one of the dozens of palaces that can be found in Kashan, on the former Silk Road. It used to be private mansions, built by rich carpets and silk merchants.
In the background the village of Abyaneh, one of the most typical village of Iran.
Landscapes are really impressive in Iran, and the light is amazing.
In the mountains. Iran is a huge country, and most of the land is desert and mountains. Most of the population lives in the cities. Thats what the level of education is quite high, for both men and women, unlike most of neighbouring countries.
I truly enjoyed visiting Iran.I visited many countries but this one really touched me. It’s a wonderful country, with such a fascinating culture, the Persian culture. And people are very welcoming and friendly. I was not on a tour; I went to the capital, to cities, to villages,I felt welcomed everywhere.I did not experience any negative reaction. It is a safe country. I talked to several people who complained about the bad reputation of the country. But Iranians are no terrorists, they are no fanatics, they are curious and educated people. My visit to Iran changed my mind about this country. The regime do not truly represent the people. Iranians are the victims of the politicians.It’s true for any country in the world: we , the majority of citizens, are not like our politicians.
So forget about clichés, and let’s visit Iran!
I have a great time everytime I go to Spain, and there are plenty of places I would like to visit, especially on the Atlantic coast, so I might go back there very soon!
