The area of Iran has been inhabited by humans since 2800 BC. The area became popular for its Persian literature, medicine, mathematics and astronomy. The Persian culture has a had a lot of influence in the region. Located between the Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, it was known as Persia till 1935. Iran was established as an Islamic republic in 1979.

Esfahan is a jewel of ancient Persia and one of the best cities in Iran. From Basra Ibn Battuta started travelling with an aim to reach Baghdad but took a lengthier route traversing Iran and Esfahan was his next main stop.

Located in the province of Fars, Shiraz is a wonderful city which holds a lot of historic importance. For thousands of years Shiraz has been called as the heartland of Persia. Shiraz is popular by several names like Dar-ol-Elm (House of Learning), City of Love, City of Roses, and City of Gardens. The city has been home to several poets, the most famous being Saadi and Hafez. The resting places of these poets Saadieh and Hafezieh are in the city.

Regarded as the centre of Iranian Azerbaijan, Tabriz is the fourth largest city of Iran and serves as the capital of the East Azerbaijan Province. Tabriz is a wonderful city with a rich history about 4500 years old. The city is set between Eynali and Sahand mountains on fertile land. Tabriz has served as the capital of Iran under various dynasties and hence has a variety of historic monuments from different periods.

Located in central Iran, Yazd is an ancient city and the capital of the Yazd Province. The presence of the city can be dated to the Sassanian Period (224-651 AD). The old town area still preserves its charm with old mud brick houses and winding lanes. The city is located between northern Dasht-e Kavir and southern Dasht-e Lut and boasts of natural surroundings.

The city of Kashan in Iran has been inhabited since the 4th millennium BC. Kashan is about 2.5 hours from Tehran and is quite popular among visitors to Iran. The city has several interesting historic structures that are worth visiting.