If travel is most rewarding when it surprises, then Iran might be the most rewarding destination on Earth. If you fancy traveling somewhere neither East nor West, and exotic and fascinating, read on Andrew Burke, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 14 clamorous bazaars 20 Persian Palaces 25+ atmospheric teahouses 100s of Persian architectural treasures Inspirational photos Clear, easy-to-use maps At-a-glance practical info Carpets, Art & Crafts feature Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background