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Discover Mashhad

Mashhad is the second largest city in Iran, located in the northeast of the country. It's home to the ornately decorated Imam Reza Shrine and Gorharshad Mosque, which have dazzled worshippers for hundreds of years and earned Mashhad the title of 'Iran's holy city.'

It's also the hub of the Iranian saffro industry. There's plenty of culture and delicious local food to discover, and you'll find the family-friendly Shirbad ski resort only 67km away if you'd like to hit the slopes.

Mashhad is pleasantly green, with plenty of open spaces and parks to explore. If you're here with the children then there are lots of family-friendly attractions too, such as the tallest Ferris wheel in Iran, or the charming little zoo at the Koohestan Park-e-Shadi Complex. Business travellers will find this to be a thriving and dynamic city with plenty of opportunities for investment.

Astan Quds Razavi Central Museum

It is one of the primary museums in Mashhad, which contains collections of Islamic art and historical artifacts. Well worth a visit if you want to find out more about the history and culture of the region.

The Goharshad Mosque

A former free-standing mosque, it now served as one of the prayer halls within the Iman Reza shrine complex. With intricate tile work, historic calligraphy, and golden domes, the buildings enthral the millions of travellers from around the world who make their pilgrimage to the shrine.

The Iman Reza

The Imam Reza shrine is the largest mosque in the world by area and holds the tomb and shrine of Islam's eighth Shia Imam, Imam Reza. Described as the 'heart of the Shia Iran' it is one of the tourist centres of the country.

Shopping

Mashhad Bazaar is the place to go to buy the best local saffron at the very best prices. You can also haggle to get a good price on the local hand-knotted Mashhadi carpets, which are known for their strength and quality. You'll also find plenty of souvenirs aimed at the pilgrims.

Food And Drink

In Mashhad you can enjoy authentic local Shishlik, which originated in this area. Persian dishes are the norm, but you can also find flavours from other parts of the world, including pizza and burgers.

Iranian cuisine is spicy, but not as hot as some other dishes. Local favourites are Chello Kebab is a very popular dish as well as Bakhtiari Kebab, and if you have a sweet tooth then you're in luck, as the Iranians love their ice cream, known as 'Ice Pack' here.