states: [iran]
category: cultural
year: 2011
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 30.1666666667, 53.1666666667
The Persian Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iran, exemplifies a timeless design of landscaped gardens that blend natural beauty with architectural elegance. Featuring symmetrical layouts, water channels, fountains, and lush vegetation, these gardens symbolize paradise in Persian culture and have influenced garden design worldwide. Recognized for their historical and aesthetic value, they reflect ancient engineering and an enduring reverence for nature.
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