Places breaingram Wants to Go

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

This ancient fortress in Iran was once the oldest and largest treasury in the world.

The tower in this 1,000-year-old mud-brick village seems to vibrate for no apparent reason.

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

Burial site of a Jewish prophet revered in Iran.

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

This 12,000 year old Iranian cave village has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years.

These little castles each held thousands of pigeons.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

In this tiny Iranian town playing on the roof isn't just encouraged, it's the only place to go.

A sophisticated astronomical tower built by one of the greatest Persian scholars of the Islamic Golden Age.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

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

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

The vertical-axis windmills of ancient Persia have been grinding flour for 1,000 years and counting.

Hydraulic systems in an ancient underground Iranian city.

This beautiful system of tunnels built into natural rock serves as a centuries old plumbing system.

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

Putrefaction plateaus in Iran, where the dead were sent for decontamination before going to their final resting place.

This ruined fortress was the stronghold for a persecuted medieval leader and his infamous Assassins.

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

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

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

Operating continuously since 1903, this "milestone" facility transformed the regional economy.