Scenic Western of IRAN

The Scenic Western of Iran is the main part of your journey around this beautiful country. If Iran attracts you to its fascinating culture and history and you want to travel to Iran to see amazing World Heritage Sites, remember that most of these sites are in the west.

In fact, nine out of the twenty-two UNESCO cultural heritage sites are located in western and northwestern Iran. Now we are going to tempt you by introducing some of the stunning attractions of western Iran.

Armenian Monastic Ensembles consists of three Armenian churches, St. Thaddeus monastery and the Chapel of Dzordzor in West Azerbaijan and the St. Stepanos monastery in East Azerbaijan province. The other world heritage site in East Azerbaijan province is the Tabriz Historic Bazaar.

The next breathtaking monument is Sheikh Safi al-din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil. The Bisotun inscription is the biggest inscription in the world and the first Persian written text that contributed a lot to understanding the history of the time.

Takht-e Soleyman in West Azerbaijan province, also known as Azargoshnasp “The Fire of the Warrior Kings” is a historic complex consisting of palaces, fire temples, the Prison of Solomon, and a mysterious lake. These are just corners of the beauties of western Iran that cannot be described except by traveling.