Episode Details: Iran's Historic Capitals

Rick Steves' Europe

Iran's Historic Capitals

Episode #514

Summary: 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.

Full Length: 27 minutes

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