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Mashhad Holidays

Everything in Mashhad reminds you of the reason for the town's existence, including its name: one of the most important imams in Shiism is buried here, Reza. Attracting millions of pilgrims each year, it's also the saffron capital of Iran.

Visit Mashhad

  • Art & Culture
  • Place or Historical Monument
  • Handicraft

Mashhad: How to get there?

900 km by bus or train from Tehran

Mashhad: See when to go?

April-May or September-October

Mashhad: For how long?

1 to 2 days
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Mashhad: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay
Fabien Dany
Travel writer
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Everything in Mashhad reminds you of the reason for the town's existence, including its name: one of the most important imams in Shiism is buried here, Reza. Attracting millions of pilgrims each year, it's also the saffron capital of Iran.
My suggestion
Dine in the Shandiz district, slightly on the edge of the city in a less urbanised area. There, you'll be surrounded by Iranian families who go to relax around a water pipe or a good meal of grilled meat and rice.
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