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Bradt Iran, Paperback by Oleynik, Maria, ISBN 1784775770, ISBN-13 9781784775773, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Iran Travel Guide - Expert travel tips from Tehran highlights and hotels to archaeological and UNESCO sites, Persepolis, history and culture. Also featuring itineraries, safety and visas, hiking, the Silk Road Trail, Yazd, Abyaneh, Gilan mountains, Qaleh Rudkhan, Esfahan bazaars, Babak Castle, Kashan, Iranian Kurdistan, skiing and local cuisine.

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PublisherBradt Travel Guides

ISBN-101784775770

ISBN-139781784775773

eBay Product ID (ePID)27038389268

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Edition6

Book TitleIran

Number of Pages392 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

TopicMiddle East / General

IllustratorYes

FeaturesRevised

GenreTravel

AuthorHilary Smith, Maria Oleynik

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight14.4 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal915.50462

Table Of ContentIntroduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Arts and culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Time difference, Red tape, Embassies, consulates and missions, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Export and import restrictions, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Culture and entertainment, Media and communications, Business, Opening times, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Tehran and the Road South Tehran, Around Tehran, South of Tehran Chapter 4 West of Tehran: from Qazvin Onwards to Kurdistan and Beyond Qazvin, Around Qazvin, Hamadan, Around Hamadan, West of Hamadan - towards Kermanshah and Kurdistan, Kermanshah, North of Kermanshah towards Kurdistan province, West of Kermanshah, South of Kermanshah and towards Ilam province, Ilam province Chapter 5 From Kashan to Esfahan Kashan, On the road, Along the Kashan-Yazd road, Na'in, En route from Na'in to Esfahan, Esfahan, Further afield, East of Esfahan province Chapter 6 The Caspian Region Getting there and away, Towards Gilan, West and southwest of Bandar Anzali, East of Bandar Anzali, Amol and around, Sari, Gonbad-e Qabus, Bastam and around, Damghan, Semnan, Semnan to Tehran Chapter 7 Iranian Azerbaijan Getting there and around, Ardabil, Tabriz, South and southeast of Tabriz, North of Tabriz, Orumiyeh and beyond (to the south and southeast), Zanjan Chapter 8 Shiraz and Around Shiraz, Around Shiraz Chapter 9 Persepolis and the Surrounding Area Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Istakhr, Pasargadae Chapter 10 The South Coast Ahvaz, Shushtar, Shush, Northwest of Shush/Susa, Southeast of Shush/Susa, East of Shush/Susa, South of Ahvaz, Eastwards, Further along the coast road Chapter 11 En Route to Yazd and Kerman Coming to Yazd from the southwest, Yazd, Kerman, Around Kerman, Mahan, Bam, Zahedan, Chabahar and beyond Chapter 12 Mashhad and Khorasan Razavi and North Khorasan provinces, Mashhad, Around Mashhad, Nishapur and around, South of Mashhad, Towards Gonbad and Tabas Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisThis new, sixth edition of Bradt's Iran continues to provide the most detailed background, history and cultural information available when visiting this 'Jewel of Central Asia'. Thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information, including security and language, this new edition includes expanded information on travel to Western Iran, namely Khorasan Provinces, which remains largely unexplored, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of Iranian cultural heritage combined with stunning landscapes. Also new is a map of the Tehran bazaar. Travel through Iranian Kurdistan is also included, as are hiking in the Alborz and Zagros Mountains and expanded practical information for independent travellers. Food and arts, rugs and handicrafts are all covered, plus details of recommended Iranian movies. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are details of swimming, skiing, and desert and eco-tours.Expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Esfahan and the museums and palaces of Tehran to caravanserai, Nishapur, Qaleh Rudkhan and Kurdish villages on the Silk Road Trail. Up-to-date information on all the basics - hotels, restaurants, businesses and shops - help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis, to enjoy a soak and scrub in a local hamam, or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman's baazar.This edition has been updated once again by Middle East expert Maria Oleynik, who is fluent in ten languages, including Persian and Arabic, and who is currently undertaking a degree in Middle Eastern Language (Persian) and Society., Iran Travel Guide - Expert travel tips from Tehran highlights and hotels to archaeological and UNESCO sites, Persepolis, history and culture. Also featuring itineraries, safety and visas, hiking, the Silk Road Trail, Yazd, Abyaneh, Gilan mountains, Qaleh Rudkhan, Esfahan bazaars, Babak Castle, Kashan, Iranian Kurdistan, skiing and local cuisine., This new, sixth edition of Bradt's Iran continues to provide the most detailed background, history and cultural information available when visiting this 'Jewel of Central Asia'. Thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information, including security and language, this new edition includes expanded information on travel to western Iran, namely Khorasan Province, which remains largely unexplored, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of Iranian cultural heritage combined with stunning landscapes. Also new are maps of Sadosaltaheh Caravanserai, Tabriz, Kerman and Shiraz and Tehran city centres. Travel through Iranian Kurdistan is also included, as are hiking in the Alborz and Zagros Mountains and expanded practical information for independent travellers. Food and arts, rugs and handicrafts are all covered, plus details of recommended Iranian movies. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are details of swimming, skiing, and desert and eco-tours. Expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Esfahan and the museums and palaces of Tehran to caravanserai, Nishapur, Qaleh Rudkhan and Kurdish villages on the Silk Road Trail. Up-to-date information on all the basics - hotels, restaurants, businesses and shops - help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis, to enjoy a soak and scrub in a local hamam, or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman's baazar. This edition has been updated once again by Middle East expert Maria Oleynik, who is fluent in ten languages, including Persian and Arabic, and who is currently undertaking a degree in Middle Eastern Language (Persian) and Society., This new, sixth edition of Bradt's Iran continues to provide the most detailed background, history and cultural information available when visiting this 'Jewel of Central Asia'. Thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information, including security and language, this new edition includes expanded information on travel to western Iran, namely Khorasan Province, which remains largely unexplored, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of Iranian cultural heritage combined with stunning landscapes. Also new are maps of Sadosaltaheh Caravanserai, Tabriz, Kerman and Shiraz and Tehran city centres. Travel through Iranian Kurdistan is also included, as are hiking in the Alborz and Zagros Mountains and expanded practical information for independent travellers. Food and arts, rugs and handicrafts are all covered, plus details of recommended Iranian movies. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are details of swimming, skiing, and desert and eco-tours.Expert authors give first-hand descriptions of attractions ranging from the exquisite mosques of Esfahan and the museums and palaces of Tehran to caravanserai, Nishapur, Qaleh Rudkhan and Kurdish villages on the Silk Road Trail. Up-to-date information on all the basics - hotels, restaurants, businesses and shops - help you to uncover the mysteries of ancient Persepolis, to enjoy a soak and scrub in a local hamam, or to pick up a pair of giveh slippers or a Persian rug in Kirman's baazar.This edition has been updated once again by Middle East expert Maria Oleynik, who is fluent in ten languages, including Persian and Arabic, and who is currently undertaking a degree in Middle Eastern Language (Persian) and Society.