Mashhad

Millions of pilgrims come to Mashhad each year for the shrine of Imam Reza, and much of the city is built around them. These articles look at the rest of it.

You will find local dishes, starting with sholeh mashhadi, the gold bazaar and the saffron and barberries people take home, the Tomb of Nader Shah, the metro and railway station, water parks and things for children, and hotels. Our Mashhad travel guide covers the shrine itself.