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'Axis of evil'? Most visitors, after experiencing this friendliest of countries, couldn't agree less. For culture seekers, Iran has magnificent ruins of ancient cities, glorious mosques and mausoleums, and museums so interesting they're bound to leave your feet sore.

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Esfahan
Hamadan
Kashan
Kerman
Kermanshah
Mashhad
Rasht
Shiraz
Tabriz
Tehran
Yazd
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Exquisitely carved and decorated Imam Mosque, built 1611-1681, Esfahan  Night view of Great Mosque of Gohar Shad, built 1405-1418, Mashhad  Abbasi Hotel: once an inn for camel caravans, now a five star hotel  
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