Notable heritage site · Bushehr Province, Iran

Persepolis

پرسپولیس

Persepolis is a heritage site in Bushehr Province, Iran.

Persepolis: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Persepolis

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Persepolis — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 28.89639, 50.85110. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Persepolis?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Persepolis?

    Nearby: Zar Khezer Khan Castle (fort, 52 km), Bardak Siah Palace (fort, 71 km), Khormoj Castle (fort, 72 km), Submarine (fort, 0 km), Persian Gulf Sea and Seamanship Museum (museum, 0 km), Hossein Chahkotahi Mausoleum (fort, 1 km).

    Is Persepolis worth visiting?

    Persepolis is listed as a notable heritage site in Iran on Spotwander.