Iran's Historic Capitals -
rick steves' europe

Thu, Aug 21 7:30 A.M. NH Explore (11.2)

Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings." In this episode, Rick Steves explores three historic capitals of Iran: Persepolis, with its splendid monuments; Shiraz, with the tombs of Iran's most beloved poets; and Esfahan, with its extraordinary mosques and endearing people.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 514

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