
Among the many things to lament about the current political chasm between Iran and the West is the effect it has on tourism. That may seem a minor thing, but Persian culture is enormously rich, and there’s very much to see and to learn from there.
These images are simply magnificent:
http://www.boredpanda.com/iran-mosque-photography-mohammad-domiri/
Thanks to Mary Thompson Vogwell for calling them to my attention.