Places amandajane Wants to Go

The most sacred Jewish shrine in Iran and a fine example of restoration works gone wrong.

One of the world's largest shopping malls covers an area of 15 million square feet—and it's still set to grow.

The largest covered bazaar in the world.

A graveyard of old and rare planes that once were the glory of Persian aviation.

This circular Iranian jail was once a political prison run by the country's secret police.

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.

Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.

Burial site of a Jewish prophet revered in Iran.

One of the world's largest salt caves is filled with fragile salt sculptures, salt rivers, and huge salt megadomes.

This vast, water-filled underground labyrinth can only be toured by boat.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

Ancient structures used to make and preserve ice in the deserts of Persia.

A 1,500-year-old, 3-story subterranean city where ancient Persians took refuge in times of war.

One of the largest and oldest caravansaries in Persia.

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.