Rick Steves' Europe

Iran's Historic Capitals

Season 5, Episode 14 of 14

Iran's rich history goes back millennia, to the days when Persepolis was home to "the king of kings." In this episode, Rick Steves explores three historic capitals of Iran: Persepolis, with its splendid monuments; Shiraz, with the tombs of Iran's most beloved poets; and Esfahan, with its extraordinary mosques and endearing people.

When to Watch

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Time
Channel
5/8/2024
noon
5/8/2024
3:30 p.m.

Previously Aired

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Time
Channel
11/23/2012
9:30 p.m.
11/26/2012
10 p.m.
11/27/2012
5 a.m.
11/27/2012
9 p.m.
11/28/2012
3 a.m.
2/21/2014
9:30 p.m.
2/24/2014
10 p.m.
2/25/2014
5 a.m.
2/25/2014
9 p.m.
2/26/2014
3 a.m.
10/9/2015
11:30 p.m.
10/12/2015
11 p.m.
2/17/2017
5 p.m.
2/19/2017
11 a.m.
12/28/2018
3 p.m.
12/29/2018
1 a.m.
3/19/2024
11:30 a.m.
3/19/2024
11:30 a.m.
3/19/2024
3:30 p.m.
3/20/2024
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