Major attractions in Mashhad
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Imam Reza Holy Shrine
The vast shrine complex of Imam Reza is Mashhad’s spiritual and urban heart, drawing pilgrims from Iran and around the world. Access procedures can vary for international visitors.
Explore →Astan Quds Museums
Museum collections within the shrine precinct cover religious art, manuscripts, carpets, coins and other cultural holdings.
Explore →Reza Bazaar
A long commercial arcade near the shrine known for saffron, barberry, prayer goods, souvenirs and regional products.
Explore →Tomb of Ferdowsi
The monumental memorial to Ferdowsi, author of the Shahnameh, stands in Tus outside Mashhad.
Explore →Harounieh
A historic brick monument near the Ferdowsi complex in Tus, associated with the medieval landscape of the old city.
Explore →Kang Village
A stepped mountain village west of Mashhad with terraced architecture and a cooler highland setting.
Explore →Planning a Mashhad stay
We can arrange the sequence around opening days, local conditions, hotel location, transfers and onward travel. A private itinerary can prioritize history, photography, food, pilgrimage, nature or a balanced first-time visit.
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