Esfahan — one of the finest cities in Islam and the cultural heart of Iran — is an ideal place to better understand the complexities of politics mixed with religion.

Rick Steves' Iran

Iran Part 4: Esfahan's Major Sites and Religious Significance

Join Rick as he explores the most surprising and fascinating land he's ever visited: Iran. In Rick Steves' Iran you'll discover the splendid monuments of Iran's rich and glorious past, learn more about the 20th-century story of this perplexing nation, and experience Iranian life today in its historic capital and in a countryside village. Most important, you'll meet the people of this nation whose government so exasperates our own. To learn more visit http://www.ricksteves.com. At www.ricksteves.com/iran you will find a wealth of resources. Read Rick's Iran travel journal, an Iran almanac, and Middle East travel resources. Find air dates of Rick Steves' Iran on public television in your hometown, a comments board, and media coverage. A DVD of Rick Steves' Iran, complete with bonus features, is available for purchase at www.ricksteves.com/shop.

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Rick Steves' Iran