Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings."
On 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.
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