Persepolis: Capital City of the Persian Empire

With so many beautiful and historical sites to see in Iran, it can be hard to choose which attraction is a must.  With living-history, the birthplaces of some of the most important Persian poets, and the home of Achaemenid Empire, Shiraz is home to a wealth of historic sites and tombs.

Gate of Nation,Persepolis

When you go to Shiraz, it is extremely hard to miss the Persepolis. The strange structures, thought to have been built somewhere around 518 BC, is enough to make you question how advanced our early ancestors once were. Founded by Darius I, Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. It was built on an immense half-artificial, half-natural terrace, where the king of kings created an impressive palace complex inspired by Mesopotamian models. The importance and quality of the monumental ruins make it a unique archaeological site. In 1979 the ruins were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Want to know more about this masterwork? Join Uppersia Persepolis daily tour at the most reasonable price.

This pond in Shiraz is a tranquil place of quite beauty

Shiraz is attractive and charming with a vibe that balances old-world Achaemenid history with urban grit and cosmopolitanism. From the architecture to the cuisine, discover what gives Shiraz its unique character. Shiraz is one of the most popular destinations to visit in Iran. There are still crowded tourist hotspots, but most of the city still feels truly Iranian. You can roam the streets in peace and pretend that you live there. This pond in Shiraz is a tranquil place of quite beauty, that you can enjoy watching the flight of birds over water.

National Flag of Iran

A piece of fabric has been chosen as the symbol of mankind’s ethnicity and nationality since the beginning of history. Iran’s history has more than 50 dynasties, governments, imperials, royals, provincials, states, independent and semi-independents with different flags. The idea of flying a flag grew from the requirements of ancient warfare and the battlefields. An emblem such as a shield, animal or religious device was attached to the pole which was used to determine the identity of each country. The Iranian flag was approved on July 29, 1980 .The history of the Iranian flag returns to the Achaemenian dynasty when Cyrus the Great established the First World Empire. It was a golden eagle with spread wings, mounted on a long shaft. Many artistic variations of Iranian flags were made over subsequent decades. A lion with a sword standing before a rising sun and a crown above were demonstrated on the centerpiece of the Iranian flag in the 15th century and it came to be tricolored in the late 19th century. The lion symbolized strength, the sun signifies light, purity and warmth and the crown stands for monarchy. But all traditional flags and banners were changed after the abdication of Mohammad Reza shah in 1979. color

The Iranian national flag is popularly known as Tricolor which means "three Colors".  It is a horizontal tricolor in equal proportions of deep green at the top, white in the middle and red at the bottom. The flag has a width-to-length ratio of 4 to 7 meters. At the center of the white band, the national emblem of the word Allah in the shape of a tulip is engraved which indicates the Islamic Republic. The colors of the flag dates back to the mid-18th century, green symbolizes Iran’s nature and prosperity and also represents Islam, white highlights the importance of maintaining peace and red means courage, which shows Iranian people are ready to fight and defend their homeland.

National Flag of Iran