Cities of Iran

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Ardebil

Long a gateway to the historic cities and dry mountains of eastern Azerbaijan from the low-lying, fecund Caspian

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Maraqeh

Just east of Lake Orumiyeh lies the historic city of Maraqeh , which was briefly the capital of Ilkhanid Iran.

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Orumiyeh

Known as Rezayeh during the Pahlavi era, Orumiyeh (Urmia, Urumiyeh) is a logical stop en route to southeastern Turkey.

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Khoy
The ancient town of Khoy (Salt), named for the salt mines that once made it an important spur along the Silk Road,
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Maku

Maku makes an atmospheric overnight stop and a good base for hunting Armenian churches in the austere, lonely countryside

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Hormoz Island

This little charmer of an island packs a big punch. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for in beauty and atmosphere.

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Hengam Island

This lovely island off the southern coast of Qeshm is surrounded by impressive soft-coral reefs that offer great diving

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Qeshm Island

The largest island in the Persian Gulf, Qeshm is fringed with biologically diverse mangrove forests, attractive beaches

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Bandar Abbas

‘Bandar’, is the capital of Hormozgan province and home to Iran’s busiest port. Although Bandar isn’t blessed with many must-see sights.