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.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/tv-specials/iran/iran-pledge-special #ricksteves #iran #irantravel
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[@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.

[@TheAlankkk]

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

[@jesusescamilla6900]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jordanwendt8251]

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

[@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.

[@CliffWeng]

wow put Iran on my bucket list!

[@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.

[@farnoodsafari1365]

iran is very beautiful and has lovely people

[@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!

[@rumarahim4384]

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

[@amirhoseinmorteza1489]

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

[@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

[@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

[@khanimed]

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

[@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.

[@matthewwiederspan3025]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@mailoyo]

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

[@davidc293]

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

[@marvelsofiran9770]

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

[@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.

[@Neldidellavittoria]

Mr Steves, I've read a lot of the comments to this video and haven't found any hate comments or trolling. I think it's your open-minded and positive attitude that has inspired such good reception.

[@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🌹

[@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😊

[@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

[@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.

[@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 🤝

[@danachag]

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

[@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.

[@clemsinformativevideo9277]

What a great video... learning different cultures around the world because of you ... I feel the welcoming people of Iran...They're nice... especially talking to the locals and eating with them... I just heard Iran ... in news that's not good but now it change because of your channel... God bless! and more power to you.. I'm from Philippines...

[@TheCaithleen]

This has been so enlightening for me Thankyou soooo much Rick

[@TheCaithleen]

Who could not like Rick?

[@markuscone]

One day I will see Isfahan!

[@iryarzarost2539]

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

[@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.

[@manlymen552]

Every american should watch this for education purposes :)

[@ericraymond7583]

no

[@zahramohammadi-zb8fl]

Hello I am an Iranian lady, and thank you very much for making this wonderful video about my beautiful country and culture, Iran.

[@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 .

[@jamesjohnmoss8130]

Fantastic film, we are all the same really!

[@sutats]

What a beautiful place.

[@kafshdoozak4899]

I love ancient Persia!

[@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 :)

[@meltup3668]

I hope one day I can get the chance to pray in Iran's beautiful mosques.

[@anndeakin1508]

Iran and The .museums the people’s the gardens Ie noted viewing this video Rick as I have personnel knowledge of this country through friends and visit of a few of main sites .Great and informative visit.Thanks for your discursive tour trip Rick.Ann Deakin 13Feb2021

[@RamiroBrandan]

thanks for sharing your understanding and pleasure of travelling, the worl shall be better if it has not any frotier, limits or flag. all we are family

[@dilnavajmulla2204]

Good work Mr. Rick steaves

[@TravelWorld1]

I LOVE RICK STEVES,

[@elhannounibouchra1106]

tres beaux reportage merci

[@paulkang7826]

Rick has been my best friend since I happened to find and know him last year. I boast to people arround him as literally best friend and for their curiosity I do eager description who he actually is, what he does and they look at me again with very another curious eyes. oneday, for sure, when i make trip to Europe where I've never stepped on yet, I will do my best to make best of his every good thing l blessed on me. And also do I really wish to meet him at most natural chance..Thanks Rick and will keep travelling with you, been so many places with you though. Be healthy and joyful as you always have been. Ciao

[@lilyyap2276]

Nice shows. I have been watching your series.

[@annarobinson72]

Very Nice Video!😍❤

[@gkmenon9105]

A great lesson for the world

[@luckyhappywell-being7845]

Amazing video

[@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.

[@terrybromley7692]

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

[@iampersian2134]

great history

[@Pendragon981]

There is a deeper meaning behind things Another world without haste A duality within us all Connected together like Fading twilight..

[@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.

[@luckyhappywell-being7845]

Long live Iran

[@dilnavajmulla2204]

Good work Mr. Steve

[@hashemfjoo]

You good ,I really enjoyed it🙏🙏

[@tarny11]

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

[@vikvik9573]

❤️❤️❤️IRAN❤️❤️❤️

[@SK-wy4ft]

❤❤❤🇮🇷❤❤❤

[@fromsugbo]

Great video! Watching from the Philippines. ♥

[@yagyabasnet4712]

Mr. Rick steve your performance is better than Iran. Very very Beautiful.

[@Made2Learn]

What audio mic system did you use? Your audio on the field is so crisp just like your video. Thank you for the wonderful narration and the footage. Very professional. Your video assisted in my trip

[@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.

[@asadirani5022]

Iran is a Grate and powerful country in the world..

[@gregw2032]

Rick is cool

[@edoardorozza5698]

Thanks rick fot this hommage

[@kr22100]

Excellent video.

[@tanisitalia1980]

Rick - "picture are forbidden" also Rick LOOK AT THESE PICTURES

[@syed_haider_abbas1934]

Iran is very beautiful country

[@naderasiaban2575]

my country very lovely

[@erikc4557]

Funkin' love Rick Steves

[@monjiaitaly]

I would love to go there. :)

[@iryarzarost2539]

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

[@babak2570]

i wish i can live there

[@aliseyedi865]

My beautiful country ❤️

[@sajanl281]

Thanks vist of iran

[@hildaramirez1372]

Ver este vídeo me ha dejado mas preguntas que respuestas. A pesar de las explicaciones de Rick, jamás comprenderé ciertas diferencias, como el papel y las limitaciones de la mujer en esta sociedad.....Pero, gracias Rick por abrir una ventana hacia el conocimiento de una cultura tan diferente a la nuestra.....

[@aditiyakusumayanti6901]

Ini yang mulia .......terimakasih.....saya bahagia.....

[@naqvifaizi]

Thank you Rick

[@sandracasano7064]

Beautiful

[@where7847]

Rick did not shy away from the bs the guide was trying to dish. Steves such a badass.

[@JamieSantos]

The Lion slaying the Bull was symbolic of the age of EN.LIL coming to an end. The marking of the Precession of the Equinox as the Constellation of Taurus moves into the Constellation of Leo. Had nothing to do with the change of "Seasons". The figure "on the Eagle's wing" was the symbol of the Annunaki who came from the Planet of the Crossing. The very Planet that is making it's ingress as I type, and, will effectively alter our lives dramatically.

[@bigr9288]

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

[@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

[@rickspaen6548]

Rick steve's europe: IRAAAAAN

[@JyotiSingh-og2vc]

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

[@marinashahid1022]

Yes🥰

[@soulpure8663]

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

[@SK-wy4ft]

love Rick Steves 🇮🇷❤🇺🇸

[@OhTylerB]

Iran is beautiful. And the women seem beautiful too 😊

[@giorgosmalfas7486]

GREAT MONUMENTS. But can anyone explain why there are no ancient (I mean pre-islamic) Persian writers known??? (Poetry, litterature, history etc). I have never heard of any and I am puzzled.

[@syedshuja3791]

Saliam my iran isa good valley