Iran - Patricia Baker, Hilary Smith

Iran

Buch | Softcover
272 Seiten
2009 | 3rd Revised edition
Bradt Travel Guides (Verlag)
978-1-84162-289-7 (ISBN)
19,90 inkl. MwSt
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Bradt's Iran has both a cultural and historical focus and covers both popular and lesser-known sites.
Bradt's Iran has both a cultural and historical focus. It not only covers world-famous sites such as Persepolis, but also delves into the lesser-known monuments and little-recognised figures of this vast and ancient land. Additionally, the guide covers clothing conundrums (women - buy a $20 manteau as soon as you arrive; men's shirts should not be garish) and taboos, including the intricacies of when and how to remove your shoes. It suggests what to eat and where to shop, including more serene alternatives to the country's boisterous bazaars. And, it advises, should you accidentally run up against the authorities, 'Women, forget all feminist scruples and cry.'

The first and second editions of this guidebook were written by Patricia Baker PhD, an independent lecturer and researcher specialising in Islamic art, who died in August 2008. This edition is updated by her close friend and colleague, Hilary Smith MPhil, a guide and lecturer who first visited Iran in 1976 and has been returning regularly ever since.

Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information
Iran at a glance, Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education

Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Suggested itineraries, Tourist information, Tour operators, Time difference, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Export and import restrictions, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Culture and entertainment, Media and Communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Giving something back

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 3 Tehran and the Road South

Chapter 4 West of Tehran: Qazvin and Hamadan

Chapter 5 From Kashan to Isfahan

Chapter 6 The Caspian Region

Chapter 7 Into Iranian Azerbaijan

Chapter 8 Shiraz and Around

Chapter 9 Persepolis and the Surrounding Area

Chapter 10 The South Coast

Chapter 11 En Route to Yazd and Kirman

Chapter 12 The Road to Mashhad

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Language

Appendix 3 Further Information

Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag 20.9.2009
Verlagsort Buckinghamshire
Sprache englisch
Maße 135 x 216 mm
Themenwelt Reiseführer Naher Osten Iran
ISBN-10 1-84162-289-3 / 1841622893
ISBN-13 978-1-84162-289-7 / 9781841622897
Zustand Neuware
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