Mashhad
Mashhad, historically also known as Mashad, Meshhed, or Meshed, is the second-most-populous city in Iran, located in the north-east of the country about 740 kilometres east of Tehran.
In the Central District of Mashhad County, it serves as the capital of Razavi Khorasan province, the county, and the district. It has a population of about 3,400,000, which includes the areas of Mashhad Taman and Torqabeh.
Getting to Mashhad
- 01Mashhad International Airport
- 02Imam Reza Bus Station
Worth seeing
Apart from Imam Reza shrine there is a number of large parks, the tombs of historical celebrities in nearby Tus and Nishapur, the tomb of Nadir Shah and Kooh Sangi park and Mellat Park that have modern attractions for children such as the tallest Ferris wheel or fanfar in Iran and Koohestan Park-e-Shadi Complex that includes a zoo, where many wild animals are kept and which attracts many visitors to Mashhad.
- 01Imam Reza Shrine Complex
- 02Central Museum
- 03Carpet Museum
- 04Nader Shah Park & Mausoleum
- 05Ferdowsi Park & Mausoleum
Gombade Sabz Mausoleum.
- 06Torghabeh
Sightseeing, village restaurants.
Where to eat
Iranian cuisine is one of the best in the world. They do not eat spicy food but even then their food is very tasty. Chello Kebab is a very popular dish as well as Bakhtiari Kebab. There are also different kinds of breads available. So eating will be an assured good and affordable experience in Mashhad You can find lots of great restaurants and all kinds of fast-foods are available.
- 01Hezardestan Traditional Teahouse
Jannat (جنت) street (in a parallel street to Modarres Blvd.
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