Khorasan

Region

The northeast on the old road to Central Asia. Mashhad has the shrine of Imam Reza, the holiest site in Iran, Nishapur has the tombs of Omar Khayyam and Attar, Tus has Ferdowsi's tomb, and South Khorasan has desert villages and the old town of Birjand.

Khorasan Tomb of FerdowsiImam Reza StadiumJameh Mosque of KashmarAtashgah CastleBinalud MountainsJameh Mosque of FerdowsRibat-i SharafSamen StadiumZuzanAliabad TowerImam Hassan Mosque (Mashhad)Mausoleum of Attar of NishapurBesh QardashTandooreh National ParkBelqeys CastleSheikh Abu al-Mafakhr MausoleumZayn al-Din Taybadi MausoleumKuh Zardan CastleBozorgmehr Qaeni MausoleumHassan Ghaznavi MausoleumRikhteh-ye Abol-QasemiShahdiz CastleBanā-ye Yādbūd-e Javānmard ‘AlīQal‘eh-ye KhānQal‘eh-ye QonqorZamen Ahoo National ParkThe Persian QanatMashhadNishapurBirjandBojnordImam Reza shrineGoharshad MosqueTusMausoleum of Omar KhayyámSabzevarTorbat-e HeydariehQuchan

Khorasan essentials

Country: Iran
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Rial (﷼)
Emergency: 110

Where to Go in Khorasan

City Mashhad MashhadHoly city in Iran, home to a shrine City Nishapur NishapurCity in Razavi Khorasan, known for trade City Birjand BirjandCity in South Khorasan, Iran City Bojnord BojnordCity in Iran known for its historical sites City Sabzevar SabzevarCity in Iran with historical significance History Tus TusAncient Persian city, burial site of poet Ferdowsi History Atashgah Castle Atashgah CastleMedieval fortress in Razavi Khorasan with stone ruins History Ribat-i Sharaf Ribat-i Sharaf12th-century Seljuk caravanserai near Tus with decorative brickwork History Aliabad Tower Aliabad TowerMedieval brick tower north-east Iran, historic landmark History Besh Qardash Besh QardashScenic spring and picnic area in North Khorasan Nature Binalud Mountains Binalud MountainsMountain range in northeastern Iran, near Mashhad Nature Tandooreh National Park Tandooreh National ParkIranian national park noted for rugged canyons and wildlife
Regions & Cities
Mashhad Explore Mashhad Pilgrims and tourists come for the Imam Reza shrine’s gilded courtyards; the city also offers bustling bazaars, saffron and barberry markets, and access to the literary sites of nearby Tus. Nishapur Explore Nishapur Poets and turquoise draw sightseers to Nishapur: visit Omar Khayyam’s mausoleum, stroll markets selling local turquoise and ceramics, and explore Sassanian and Seljuk ruins on the city’s outskirts. Birjand Explore Birjand In eastern Iran, Birjand’s mud-brick houses, the Akbarieh mansion and bustling bazaar foreground saffron, barberries and dried fruit. Bojnord Explore Bojnord Northern Khorasan’s Bojnord sits where Kurdish, Turkmen and Persian traditions meet - try the local kebabs and stroll tree-lined bazaars - and it serves as a gateway to nearby ridges where shepherds graze and villages keep craft skills alive. Imam Reza shrine Explore Imam Reza shrine Mashhad’s Imam Reza shrine is a major Shi’a pilgrimage complex centered on the Imam Reza mausoleum, with gilded domes, courtyards and museums that receive millions of pilgrims annually. Goharshad Mosque Explore Goharshad Mosque Goharshad Mosque sits within Mashhad’s Imam Reza complex in Razavi Khorasan and dates to the Timurid period; pilgrims and architecture enthusiasts visit for its tilework, iwans and devotional importance. Tus Explore Tus Near Mashhad, Tus houses the tomb of the Persian poet Ferdowsi and extensive archaeological ruins. Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám Explore Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám In Nishapur, the Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám combines modernist architecture with gardened grounds; visitors view the poet‑mathematician’s tomb, museum displays and inscriptions honoring his work.

Khorasan at a Glance

Local Time
3:22 AM
GMT+3:30
Population
8,066,491

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