Tehran is Iran’s largest city and its capital and the center of Tehran province. Tehran city is located in north of Iran and south of Alborz mountains. Tehran is considered to be the 25th most populous city in the world. This city is one of the biggest cities of west Asia and 27th largest city in the world. The administrative structure of Iran is concentrated at Tehran. Azadi tower is the symbol of Tehran city. Also, Milad Tower is considered to be its, other, symbol. Tehran is sister with some of the other cities in the world such as Seoul, Los Angeles, Istanbul and etc
Kashan:
Kashan is one of the most important cities of Isfahan city. With a 7000-year history, this city is considered as one of the most important archeological centers. Most of the historians and travelers that have visited this city have named it the gateway of global civilization.
Kashan has 1700 identified historical monuments and 313 nationally registered ones. Tourist attractions of the Isfahan province have caused many tourists to visit the historical monuments, sights and handicrafts of Kashan. Kashan is sister with the cities of Umea in Sweden, Kazanlak in Bulgaria and Sabzevar in Iran.
Isfahan:
Isfahan is an ancient city at the center of Iran and the center of Isfahan province. Isfahan is the third largest city and the most populous one in Iran after Tehran and Mashhad. The city achieved great prosperity during the years 1050-1722, and especially in the sixteenth century when it became the capital of Iran during the Safavid era for the second time (the first time was during the Seljuk dynasty).
There are many historical buildings in the city, some of which have been registered at UNESCO as historical heritage. Isfahan was chosen as the cultural capital of Islamic world in 2006 and the cultural capital of Iranian and Islamic civilization in 2009 and also as the industrial capital of Iran after Tehran. Also this city, alongside Rasht, joined the UNESCO creative cities of the world network on December 2015. Naqshe Jahan Square is one of the largest squares in the world and an outstanding example of Islamic architecture, which has been registered by UNESCO as world heritage.
Meybod:
Meybod is a city in Yazd province. This city has a thousand years of history. This city is considered to be the second urban and commercial center of Yazd province and due to its valuable historical structure, most of the city has been registered on the list of Iran’s historical monuments. It’s also worth mentioning that Jahanabad town is also one of the major industrial centers of this city, and by producing half of the tiles and ceramics of the province, this province, is also considered as the production center of these products.
Considering the coined coins of Meybod in Sassanid period, it becomes clear that Meybod was a great and important city in late Sassanid era; and more than a hundred and eleven pre-Islamic cities identified in Iran only a few number of them had coinage conditions or its permission. The remaining coins from the time of the Sassanid Boran, which were coined in this county, are of the historical proofs that show the political and civilizational importance of Meybod County during Sassanid era.
According to the available evidence and findings of investigations, the first foundation of Meybod city belongs to ancient periods of Iran’s history. Because of this, International UNESCO Organization, has placed the old city of Meybod among the experimental historical-cultural monuments of Iran. The oldest evidence of the city’s historical identity and the start of urbanization in Yazd, is Narin Qaleh of Meybod; the construction of which is attributed to Prophet Solomon.
Yazd:
Yazd city is the center of Yazd province, Yazd is considered to be one of the old cities of Iran and one of the best desert cities. It’s the first raw adobe city and the second historical city in the world after Venice in Italy. This region has been considered as one of the main and historical path and passageways of Iran and has always been noted by governments. Yazd is known as the “City of Wind Towers”. Also, “Bride of the Desert”, “Dar al Elm”, “City of Bicycles” and “the City of Sweets” are considered to be its other titles. Yazd is the city of different cultures and religions and its cultural inhabitants live peacefully together. This city is sister to the cities of Homs in Syria, Jaszbereny in Hungary, Nizwa in Oman, Jakarta the capital of Indonesia, Holguin in Cuba and Yeosu in South Korea.
Kerman:
Kerman city is the center of Kerman province, the largest province of Iran, in southeast of the province. Kerman is one of the five historical cities of Iran and the biggest city in southeast of Iran and also the most important city in industrial, political, cultural and scientific terms in Iran’s southeast. This city has passed so many ups and downs through history and so many important events have taken place here from pre-Islamic times until contemporary times. Socially, these events were unbearable for the people, but in a cultural sense, they’ve enriched this region, giving it a culture most pleasant and tolerant of the other thoughts and beliefs. All the minorities can easily live in Kerman among other people while still practicing their own rites and customs.
Bam:
Bam is one of the cities of Kerman and of course its center. This county is bounded by Kerman province from north and west, Jiroft County from southwest, Anbarabad County from south and from east, by the counties of Narmashir and Mohammadabad.
Shiraz:
Shiraz is one of the largest cities of Iran and it is the center of Fars province. After Tabriz and Tehran, Shiraz is the third city to adopt the municipality institution. Since the ancient Iran until now, this city has had a history filled with stories. Shiraz has always been considered as one of the major centers of tourism in Iran and it is quite well known by its many tourist attractions to both the foreign and domestic tourists. By the decision of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the middle day of spring which is 15th of Ordibehesht (5th of May) has been named the day of Shiraz. It’s also worth mentioning that Shiraz is sister cities with seven other cities in the world.
Marvdasht:
Marvdasht is one of the towns of Fars province in Iran. The center of this county is Marvdasht city. The existence of several buildings and historical monuments of Iran in Marvdasht have transformed this region into the Iran’s cradle of culture and civilization, the treasure trove of historical secrets, the scout of one of the ancient world’s largest empires and the guardian of the immense heritage of the ancients. The existence of world renowned historical constructs such as Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rustam have given this town a special importance.
