Iran: Historic Capitals

Rick Steves Travel Guide © 2008 | Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to the "king of kings." In this episode, we explore three historic capitals of Iran: Persepolis, with its splendid monuments; Shiraz, with the tombs of Iran's most beloved poets; and Isfahan, with its extraordinary mosques and endearing people. Learn more about Rick's travels in Iran at www.ricksteves... #ricksteves #iran #irantravel
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[@TheAlankkk]

Iran, Great Country, Great Culture, Great People. - Year 2020, a highest respect from a Chinese.

[@jesusescamilla6900]

Amazing Iran 🇮🇷 Greeting from a Mexican/American. 🇲🇽 🇺🇸

[@chloeyu365]

I wish there will be more journalists as caring as you, Mr. Steves. Good journalists should always promote understanding and love among human beings, leading us to a better future by their work.

[@alanpattinson6211]

Brilliant comment

[@ΘεοδωροςΚολοκοτρωνης-β1ω]

I AM A GREEK...but Iranian(we still call them Persians and Persia!!! ...after 2500 years) nation has history, culture, civilization, spirituality! WE the GREEKS respect them honor them and appreciate their contribution to history as we do for their STRENGHT to protect their way of life closer to human measurement! For us the GREEKS has come the time to "take our place only in history books as a nation we are dying"...We wish them to keep what they are doing because it seams they did it better than US...We wish them all the best in this hard path they follow...!

[@semihcorbaci]

SCYHTIANS ARE TURKIC!!!

[@mohammadyamini]

As an Iranian Turk I would say we (And especially I) do deeply appreciate Greek culture and history as one of the oldest and most advanced culture of its time and the root of most of modern-day culture!

[@irdsqrgitro]

"their contribution to history" what was their contribution to history?

[@jinusrafezadeh2494]

To my Greek friend, may your beautiful country be blessed with prosperity . As an Iranian I value the joys, sorrows and glories we have shared throughout our common histories .Every culture , race and creed is a blessing to human family . Wish your nation a long and abundant life . With love and respect from Iran.

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Theodorus Upon a difficult path many may think they are dying. No one escapes as death eventually takes all. But there may be no reason to die before your rightfull time. But as you age it can not be 100% right to cast all in to the gloom of depressive morbitity. Especially all the young Greeks. All surviving nations eventually are taken over by their youth who rise up as mature people and become the majority. So it maybe you imagine you and your nation are dying. But it may be just you or what you are doing. As we get older we need to look after ourselves more and more whilst much of the events and ideas of our own youth become historical. It may seem like dying or becoming part of the past. But the past is the past and today we may need to live knowing much has already past but still the end of the path may be put futher away if we choose to continue.

[@farnoodsafari1365]

iran is very beautiful and has lovely people

[@rumarahim4384]

Awwww this video was really sweet especially towards the end photos made me a little teary... beautiful country

[@CliffWeng]

wow put Iran on my bucket list!

[@eb6084]

Swear Rick, I am so thrilled, moved and touched by your amazing sensibility and the grace with which you educate us.We are lucky to have you.I am a European so I have seen many of the places that you describe so beautifully.Happy and especially safe travels.Yours, E

[@kape1154]

I've wanted to go there since 1990. I had two bosses, one from Tehran and other from Isfahan, and drooled over the photos of history they always brought back. Maybe one day.

[@matthewwiederspan3025]

Thank you, Rick Steve's, for striving to understand and accept cultures other than your own.

[@solars9656]

I enjoyed this very much Rick. So much beauty in Architecture and people. We are all people living out our lives as best as can. There is so much we can learn from each other if we all simply listen to each other.

[@marvelsofiran9770]

Rick, we really appreciate what you've done to introduce Iran's highlights.

[@kaytee2799]

Thanks Rick for posting this. I first saw this episode on our local PBS station KQED a few years ago. Have been looking for it ever since.

[@khanimed]

hey. thanks for the beautiful video. there should be more like this gentleman in western world.

[@davidc293]

Iran seems like a fascinating country indeed ... I am more fascinated by its culture, customs and traditions!

[@nizarismail1858]

Steve, you said very meaningful things at the end of this video. I agree with you 110%.. We need to understand each other so that we don't feel afraid of or have prejudice against each other.

[@Galy]

Dont listen to western propaganda. I went to Iran and it was one of the best places I have visited. Still dream about the food!

[@iryarzarost2539]

with gigantic loves and respect to you dear titus pullo . we will happy wellcome back.

[@kingwilson06ad]

“The flip side of fear is understanding.” Rick says it all there. I would love to visit Iran one day and study the Persian civilization, meet & befriend Iranian people, and indulge in their delicious cuisine.

[@TheCaithleen]

Who could not like Rick?

[@kopend8638]

the most misunderstood people ever. i have known a few in my school days and they are some of the kindest and most intelligent people i have ever met.

[@ali90946]

I allways follow your program and find it so interesting ,I never thought that someday U visit Iran ,happy to see U in my homeland Iran🌹

[@markuscone]

One day I will see Isfahan!

[@iryarzarost2539]

with gigantic loves and respect to you dear titus pullo . we will happy wellcome .

[@TheCaithleen]

This has been so enlightening for me Thankyou soooo much Rick

[@MrMozes]

Never tired of following you through the world

[@rajatlotw]

Great work. Aptly explained and brilliantly drawn parallels between Iran and the West. Thank you.

[@orhanbakuvi]

You are very kind man, Rick.

[@Turkishrecipe]

Hello Rick, I am writing from Kyrgyzstan Just to say you are my favourite presenter Thanks for your interesting videos)

[@7Continents1Passport]

Loved it Rick!! Beautiful country, stunning images. Loved the selfie with the girls :)

[@manlymen552]

Every american should watch this for education purposes :)

[@ericraymond7583]

no

[@kafshdoozak4899]

I love ancient Persia!

[@TravelWorld1]

I LOVE RICK STEVES,

[@jamesjohnmoss8130]

Fantastic film, we are all the same really!

[@fabolousfour3832]

incredible video....and beautiful country..i wish i could travel like u....love this video like all of ur other videos...thank u very much..peace be on us !

[@iryarzarost2539]

with gigantic loves and respect to you dear titus pullo . we will happy wellcome .

[@gkmenon9105]

A great lesson for the world

[@mrpattersontheartguy]

Thank you for posting this! My grandparents visited Persepolis like you did, and I am hoping to go in the next few years. By the way, what I am doing for my Art History senior capstone is investigating antiquities that are from the Achaemenid Empire (including those stolen from Persepolis), and investigating their provenance. One instance of looting is one too many, and sadly many countries, including the U.S., where I am from, have many Museums that have partaken in this. Many of them have especially stolen antiquities from Iran.

[@annarobinson72]

Very Nice Video!😍❤

[@fromsugbo]

Great video! Watching from the Philippines. ♥

[@luckyhappywell-being7845]

Amazing video

[@tarny11]

A good video. I would love to go to Iran.

[@terrybromley7692]

Terry F Bromley, Thank you beautiful country amazing people!!!!

[@dilnavajmulla2204]

Good work Mr. Steve

[@hashemfjoo]

You good ,I really enjoyed it🙏🙏

[@aliseyedi865]

My beautiful country ❤️

[@edoardorozza5698]

Thanks rick fot this hommage

[@monjiaitaly]

I would love to go there. :)

[@iryarzarost2539]

with gigantic loves and respect to you dear titus pullo . we will happy wellcome .

[@vikvik9573]

❤️❤️❤️IRAN❤️❤️❤️

[@SK-wy4ft]

❤❤❤🇮🇷❤❤❤

[@sajanl281]

Thanks vist of iran

[@pedrojorge6802]

" O LADO AVESSO DO MEDO É O ENTENDIMENTO. " RICK STEVES. Deus abençoe todos aqueles que operam por um futuro mais construtivo e cooperam com a eterna Criação e melhoramento deste mundo. Agradeço de coração a todos os que trabalharam por fazer este vídeo. Que a Paz esteja sobre vocês. Um abraço de um amigo de Pernambuco, Brazil.

[@sandracasano7064]

Beautiful

[@naqvifaizi]

Thank you Rick

[@mattmirzapour3508]

I Love iran

[@yianicassini154]

Majid Mirzapour because you are iranian

[@mehrdad7144]

@@yianicassini154 goh kori

[@yianicassini154]

mehrdad 576 iranin to ham goh kori

[@mehrdad7144]

@@yianicassini154 na tu kordi koskes turk go kori ma be tu naumadeh

[@mehrdad7144]

@@yianicassini154 توهم کیر بخور تورد خر عررکنان بیابونی هههه زوزه کش کوسکش برو کونتو توردکیه بده

[@bigr9288]

Greek Lady's Understand Real Truth Of Persian Humanity is powerful

[@OhTylerB]

Iran is beautiful. And the women seem beautiful too 😊

[@soulpure8663]

ONE PURPOSE, ONE GOAL "LOVE ONE ANOTHER " - Jesus Christ

[@سپهرادرحمتی]

Welcome

[@In1998able]

Steve brilliant video but isn't Iran outside Europe? But you said so. But I love to go there it's beautifull

[@rohamrostaminia5218]

Its in Asia and located in Middle East

[@Codiggity369]

I want to go to Iran for two weeks. Iranians, what should I do and see?

[@hexa3389]

Yo this guy visited Esphehan before the river went dry.

[@AvgerinouAna99]

Δεν ξέρω αν είναι σπιούνος της Κυβέρνησης ο κ. Bathaei, αλλά σίγουρα σας έδωσε κ. Steves πληρωμένες απαντήσεις

[@michaelfaglier3180]

Who here after all the tension between America and iran

[@suckmytoesyeet6427]

75% Iranian blood ✌

[@KING-bt1tm]

@SuckMyToes yeet. You got 4 parents?

[@sajanirastogi5651]

Rick Steves should first study that Iran is an asian country not European; to be more specific Iran is situated in Western Asia

[@atlantic_love]

Can't imagine the smell.

[@ismaricafashion4791]

🙏🙏🙏❤👌👌👌😊😊

[@LJama6119]

iraq - iran war was about politics and land dispute not necessarily a sectarian war.

[@kaleesmach]

From Persopolis Alexander invaded India and that's his last conquest.Died after getting defeated by mighty Indian cavalry and forces.

[@giorgosmalfas7486]

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT??? Alexander died UNDEFEATED. You should read more or better history books.

[@nik9643]

Yes Alexander defeated by indians by using elephants, cavalary and hot environment. In that he got severe injuries ... finally decided to back.

[@minayazdanbin2184]

Sadly, India couldn’t defeat Nader Shah. I’m Iranian and I cannot say I am proud of Nader Shah. What’s your point? No nation is undefeatable. Are you trying to say you are stronger than us? If so, that’s really ridiculous and it’s simplifying the conditions that led to those events and it’s cherry picking of historical events. And if it wasn’t your intention, I apologize.

[@beniaminosani2719]

BS Magna

[@thorodinson6727]

Would love to go but simply to dangerous

[@zahramokhtar6727]

Iran is much, much safer than New York City.

[@charlesheritage2876]

As an american i think ill just stay away from there.. but nice to see whats its like through

[@sohailvlogs8979]

Iam also viziter youtuber

[@william66100]

My mate's family used to be rich ,the Iranian government took everything from them,they hired lawyers but they didn't do the job ,they were corrupt lawyers ,now the family is struggling to bring food to the table. No thanks to the Islamic republic,i thought Islam says don't take wealth .inheritance from the people.Is this the Islamic way ? Thought of coming for a holiday to Iran, but changed my mind cos of what happened to my mates family.

[@adamabdulmumin3157]

where are they now n also say dont enrich urself at expense of others may be they did that or wat will b reason behind the confiscation of their property . they should be a reason .

[@eb6084]

That was supposed to be "dear" not "swear" of course.Apologies

[@edoardorozza5698]

The old cspital rick ptpnumvistion in farsi isfahoo.,,,

[@edoardorozza5698]

Yhsnks sgain rick

[@mahshidarab3082]

We are 84 million people not70

[@aditiyakusumayanti6901]

Saya tidak punya hutang pada keluarga saya......pada siapapun..saya tidak punya hutang.......itu nyata...kenapa mereka selalu mempitnah saya.......

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Kenapa Indonesia diam.....keluarga saya di hancurkan.........???

[@aditiyakusumayanti6901]

Kaka saya....matanya...tubuhnya...ada .yang merusak..........???!.kapan....dimana.......????berarti Vidio Vidio itu benar bukan Hoax. Keluarga saya di peras dengan keji...disakiti lahir dan batin.......!

[@dondaddah9141]

Def not like that now lol...

[@ReallyMe-kp9cc]

I hope USA will not impose its democracy to Iran as well.

[@Ishisah]

Soooo SJW. But I’m still watching it. Ugh.

[@mitsay]

People in Iran look so happy and friendly! Awesome place, culture and people

[@goghnos8826]

Yeah we are friendly but not happy

[@marshallkimjong-un3061]

I agree

[@jackienelson4973]

@@goghnos8826 i pray your country finds peace and happiness

[@issac6395]

Starts with this tool not justifying and normalizing that government. Rick hasent ever had a spine it’s so obvious.

[@gopersisdmc.8856]

Amazing video

[@edoardorozza5698]

Thanks rick fot this hommage

[@manishs8140]

Beautiful

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

I just came back from Iran and Western medias totally painted a wrong impression about the country. I've never met so kind, friendly and approachable people outside Asia (the eastern part of Asia).

[@iryarzarost2539]

with gigantic loves and respect to you dear . we will happy wellcome back.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Iran is WESTERN Asia!

[@jordanwendt8251]

The culture in this video is so rich, I love it! Sending Love from Canada

[@marjansaf8005]

In Shiraz we have other historical places that I don't see on your video,The ancient Gardens of Shiraz like Eram Garden,Delgosha Garden,and afifabad Garden, and also other historical places such as a Vakil Bazaar ,Vakil Bath furthermore Saray e Moshir, Narenjestan Ghavam Museum;moreover Pars musuem. Anyway Thanks for introducing Iran to other people in the other countries who like to visit Iran but they have a bit fear of being here. Thanks a lot,Good luck.

[@jasonh2469]

SHIRAZ IS BEAUTIFUL! EVERY CITY IN IRAN IS BEAUTIFUL! ISFAHAN IS JUST ONE CITY

[@jhulsanmharkdc]

i love learning other cultures and their great history. ..

[@samank8628]

Another culture, except Iran, is one of the cradles of civilisation! Greeks too were a spin-off.

[@Vatan_Parast30]

Mr Steve you are a well educated and open minded man, well done! I agree iranian people are the nicest people you will ever meet, I wish in the west people learned a bit about other cultures and how to be kind and friendly to one another

[@mailoyo]

Thanks for this great video! I've really enjoyed and loved it!

[@swiater1]

What a beautiful country, The Iranian people seem to be so sweet, and friendly...Iranian women are still thought of as below men, and that is sad...

[@JeSuisHulk]

+marie55 trust me Iranian woman think very highly of themselves in 2015 :P times changed woman have more and more power now i don't live in iran but i visit 2 months a year

[@ciaronsmith4995]

For me ancient pre islamic Iran was the greatest civilization of all time. Just astounding.

[@Sultanofszing]

Don't miss the rest of its history when you go there! See all of it! Some of the best architecture, poetry and science also come after!

[@behiran2252]

Right 🤝

[@mccod035]

I totally want to go to Iran one day!! Iran is beautiful and I find the place to be exotic and interesting. I think everyone should see this as well. If our leaders and political leaders can't bring us together than maybe it is our explorers and travelers like Rick Steves.

[@farzad5362]

dorothy mcconnell , you will love it there, there are so much historical sites, great foods, hospital able people, you do need translator though! Hope you go and enjoy it😊

[@askingasking-ne6op]

very soon america will attck the iran historical site lol

[@danachag]

Fascinating video, lovely people and the country is beyond beautiful. Thanks for being a positive ambassador for the USA.

[@johnsalonesmith9140]

Rick Steve I wait to see a documentary covering Africa from North, the Sahara desert, western, central, east and Southern Africa of Africa continents.

[@amirhoseinmorteza1489]

Thanks for your visit, Iranians like and honor visitors from any other countries. Peace🌷

[@JyotiSingh-og2vc]

ANCIENT GREECE+ANCIENT PERSIA+ ANCIENT INDIA =STRONG ANCIENT CIVILIZATION IN THE WORLD.

[@marinashahid1022]

Yes🥰

[@iampersian2134]

great history

[@babak2570]

i wish i can live there

[@luckyhappywell-being7845]

Long live Iran