“If travel is most rewarding when it surprises, then Iran might be the most rewarding destination on Earth. If you fancy traveling somewhere neither East nor West, and exotic and fascinating, read on…” – Andrew Burke, Lonely Planet WriterOur PromiseYou can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is.Inside This Book…14 clamorous bazaars20 Persian Palaces25+ atmospheric teahouses100s of Persian architectural treasuresInspirational photosClear, easy-to-use mapsAt-a-glance practical infoCarpets, Art & Crafts featureComprehensive planning toolsIn-depth background