Stopover in Persepolis

It is more than 2500 years old and the remains are still highly impressive - this is Persepolis, an ancient symbol of the power of the former Persian empire.

The Persians build it on a huge terrace they cut into a mountain and incorporated Egyptian, Babylonian, Assyrian and Ionian ornaments into the pillars, walls, palaces, squares and other buildings.

Definitely a must see!

It was time then for the five of us to continue to Shiraz and get a shower after 8 days without :)Read more