Razavi Khorasan Province · Iran
Nishapur travel guide
Nishapur is a city in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, home to about 264,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- MHD76 km · Mashhad International Airport
- Currency
- IRRIranian rial
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran
- Language
- Persian
About
About Nishapur
Nishapur (Persian: نیشاپور) or Neyshabur is a city in the Central District of Nishapur County, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.
At its peak in the 12th and early 13 centuries, Nishapur was estimated to have a population of nearly 2 million and was one of the largest cities in the world. The city is known as the historic capital of the westerns half of the Greater Khorasan. Nishapur had had a thriving arts, pottery and carpet weaving industry throughout history. Most of this city's archeological discoveries can be found in museums around the world though unfortunately, some have been sold in the international black market.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Nishapur
See
- Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur
- Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám
- Imamzade Mahruq
- Tomb of Kamal-ol-molk
- Jameh Mosque of Nishapur
- Shadiyakh archeological excavations
- Mazare Shahmir
- Shah Abasi Caravanserai
- Amin Eslami Park
- The Wooden Mosque Complex & Resort
- Rajjaei Student Camp
- Khayyam Planetarium
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When to go
The best time to visit Nishapur
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nishapur are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; March is the wettest, with about 56 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Nishapur: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mashhad International Airport (MHD), about 76 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ, 108 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
In Iran, most small urban cities like Nishapur are designed pedestrian friendly. Public bus stations and bus lines are available with a small fee. You can pay with cash or a rechargeable card that you can buy from some bus stations. As of 2022, The fee with the rechargeable card is 1000 Tomans and 1500 Tomans with cash. Compared to bigger cities like Tehran and Mashhad, taxi fees are quite cheaper. Online cheaper services similar to Uber like Snap! and Tapsi are also available in Nishapur.
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MHD · Mashhad International Airport
AFZ · Sabzevar National Airport
Questions
Nishapur: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Nishapur?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Nishapur are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; March is the wettest, with about 56 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Nishapur?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mashhad International Airport (MHD), about 76 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ, 108 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Nishapur?
Iranian rial (IRR).
Nearby
Destinations near Nishapur
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.