The awesome Mosques

Train ride from hell

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February 8th 2006
Tehran to Esfahan on a train - what an experience. If you think Immigration control at Heathrow is a nightmare, trying to get on this train was hell - talk about suspicious guards! Not the most comfy trip BUT a good experience and cheap great hotel BUT toilet mosques/architecture are beautiful markets are plentiful with all sorts of tat on sale friendly people practising their English on you ... read more

Middle East » Iran » West » Esfahan

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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