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Persepolis Holidays

Capital of the Achaemenid empire, stretching between the coasts of Greece and Afghanistan, before going up in flames after having been conquered by Alexander the Great in 330 AD, Persepolis gives you an idea of Iran's ancient grandeur.

Visit Persepolis

  • Art & Culture
  • Place or Historical Monument
  • Museums

Persepolis: How to get there?

1 h from Chiraz by car

Persepolis: See when to go?

April-May or September-October

Persepolis: For how long?

Less than a day
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Persepolis: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay
Fabien Dany
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Capital of the Achaemenid empire, stretching between the coasts of Greece and Afghanistan, before going up in flames after having been conquered by Alexander the Great in 330 AD, Persepolis gives you an idea of Iran's ancient grandeur.
My suggestion

Plan to be at the site as early as possible to avoid the heat and the sun, and dispose of better lighting for your photos.

Climb up to the tombs on the side of the hill to get a gripping view of the whole site.

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