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Pasargadae, Pasargad

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54 mi NE of Persepolis, Pasargad 71364 Iran
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Pasargadae, located in the Fars Province of Iran, is a significant historical site recognized by UNESCO. It served as the first capital of the Achaemenid Empire under Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC. The site is most renowned for the tomb of Cyrus the Great, a remarkably well-preserved structure despite the extensive ruins surrounding it. While less grand than Persepolis, Pasargadae offers a unique glimpse into the origins of the Achaemenid dynasty and the legacy of its founder. The sprawling site requires time and often transportation to fully appreciate, with remnants of palaces, gardens, and a caravanserai scattered across the plain.

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  • 54 mi NE of Persepolis, Pasargad 71364 Iran
  • +98 930 389 5457

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FrederikKristiansen
Pasargad
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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ZsinkaVanessza
Pasargad
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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LylaClark
Pasargad
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This is one of the most iconic and important places in the city. The history and the beauty associated with it is incredible. We decided to take a guide in order to understand the facts better. We really enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend it to everyone.

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DonaldDDraper
Pasargad
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This is one of the most iconic and interesting buildings of the city where the architecture of this place speaks volume of its importance. It is a great place to visit and its tour throws some light on the history and working of this place.

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BenjaminRLarsen
Pasargad
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This is one of the most iconic and interesting buildings of the city where the architecture of this place speaks volume of its importance. It is a great place to visit and its tour throws some light on the history and working of this place.

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EmilPHermansen
Pasargad
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It is a beautiful monument and a magnificent creation. It has a lot of history and culture associated with it. You can immerse in this gigantic monument with all its glory and enjoy the beautiful architecture and amazing views.

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ChristopherHaddeland
Pasargad
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We were so excited to visit this place but were thoroughly disappointed while reaching and looking at the mismanaged affair. The place was crowded with tourists and there was no system to arrange them. The staff was also very rude.

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IneJohansen
Pasargad
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This is one of the most iconic and interesting buildings of the city where the architecture of this place speaks volume of its importance. It is a great place to visit and its tour throws some light on the history and working of this place.

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TarekMattijssen
Pasargad
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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CoreyChan
Pasargad
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Our journey to this place was nothing less than a magnificent memory. This is the most beautiful place I have visited and stayed. I have never experienced luxury like that and the hospitality was top notch. I am still so grateful for all the people who hosted us and took us on an incredible journey.

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OrkunLo
Pasargad
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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DebraHWendel
Pasargad
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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MatthewDHenderson
Pasargad
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Our visit to this[sight.name] was a nice and calming experience.Our guide was really great and made sure to keep sharing all the relevant information with us. The place is majestic and brings in so much peace and quiet within you.

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NancyRMorin
Pasargad
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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NajaBerthelsen
Pasargad
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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JaroslavHavranek
Pasargad
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This is an amazing place and a must see for all the visitors. It is adorned with beautiful interiors and historic walls. The stories of the past of this building are incredible and the view is just awesome.

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NainaGlebova
Pasargad
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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LanghEszter
Pasargad
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This is an excellent restaurant which is the new opening in the town and also the talk of the town. The delicacies prepared here are awesome and delicious. The chefs have all come from outside and serve the best of gourmet food. It was exotic and tasty array of food and I highly recommend this place to everyone. Just awesome!!

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LiamTyler
Pasargad
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The visit to this unique place was nothing I experienced before. It was like an emotional visit which left me quite heavy in the heart and overwhelmed. The stories associated with this place are moving and a must visit for everyone.

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MartynSobczak
Pasargad
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The place is so beautiful that I could not take my eyes off it. The place is a heritage building which has stunning architecture and the Victorian style walls are simply amazing. We visited the place on a weekday and it had a lot of people. But things were arranged in a proper way and we could have the tour nicely.

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