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Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more]
Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more] Blog: Shiraz and Persepolis
Date: June 1st 2006
Stayed in the Estaghal hotel. Was over charged compared to what was written in the lonely planet. i guess its because the cab driver gets a comission for beinging me to the hotel. And the comission comes from me. Grrrrr..but the place was clean and nice so guess it was ok. Booked a Persepolis Tour with Pars for just $8. At th office, i met a Singaporean lady ! Solo traveller also but ... read more
Date: June 1st 2006
Stayed in the Estaghal hotel. Was over charged compared to what was written in the lonely planet. i guess its because the cab driver gets a comission for beinging me to the hotel. And the comission comes from me. Grrrrr..but the place was clean and nice so guess it was ok. Booked a Persepolis Tour with Pars for just $8. At th office, i met a Singaporean lady ! Solo traveller also but ... read more


