Shiraz

Shiraz, known as city of love, gardens and poetry, located in the south west of Iran, and on the river bank of a seasonal river called “Khoshk River” (Dry River) enjoys a moderate climate in autumn & winter, has been a regional trade center for over a thousand years. The city is known for its laidback atmosphere as well as its many historical and natural sites. This enchantress of the city leaves all visitors enamored with its attractions ranging from the ruins of the ancient Achaemenid capital in Persepolis & Naqsh-e Rustam and the mysterious cube of Zoroaster, the final resting place of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae, the ruins of Bishapur and the lush Eram and Jahan Nama gardens as well as extravagant Qajar mansions & houses, and striking mosques.

Tomb of Hafez

If you are interested in visiting Hafez Tomb in Shiraz, don’t forget to take the horoscope with the Divan of Hafez. Hafez is one of the most popular poets in Iran, as well as the most well-known Iranian poet in the world. Every year, millions of tourists visit the mausoleum of this famous Iranian poet.

Tomb of Saadi

SAADI, THE GREAT TRAVELER PERSIAN POET OF ALL TIME.Carry on reading a rich article about this famous poet here :that better known by his pen name Saadi. was a major Persian poet.Saadi is widely recognized as one of the greatest poets of the classical literary tradition, earning him the nickname "Master of Speech".

Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid)

A world of ancient mystery is located in Iran, with some historic sites dating back (over) to 7000 years, far before (civilization of) the Persian Empire and its capital, Persepolis come into existence.

Pasargadae

Pasargadae is a city built by Cyrus II the great and located in Murghab plain surrounded by arid mountains in southwestern Iran’s Fars province. In fact, Pasargadae is located 130 Km from Shiraz.

Top Attraction of Shiraz

Shiraz, the capital city of Fars province, with its rich depth of culture and art and fantastic climate has always been the canon of attention for travellers. Visiting its monuments and historical sites, art museums, breathing in its gardens and walking through its bazars, is the taste of eastern life. Come with us to have a review on some highlights.

Tomb of Khawju Kermani

In fact, visiting Quran Gate is a must as it is one of the prominent symbols of Shiraz. Moreover, the tomb of the famous Persian poet of the 13th century, Khawju Kermani, is in close vicinity to Quran Gate.

Pink Mosque

The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque also known popularly as the Pink Mosque due to the usage of considerable number of pink-colored tiles for its interior design. Beauty, peace and glory have all gathered in Nasir al Mulk Mosque.

Vakil Mosque

There are places of worship throughout the world that can claim to be extraordinarily beautiful in design and form. The Vakil Mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran, situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar is just such a holy site.

Karim khan Citadel

The Karim Khan Citadel or Arg-E Karim Khan is a Castle that located in the downtown of Shiraz.It was constructed in 1766 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country. It was constructed in 1766 when Zand Dynasty was ruling the country.

Shapouri Pavilion and Garden

Never forget to visit this unique & very innovative place in Shiraz. Shapouri Pavilion and Garden (or Emarat-e Shapouri (Persian)) is an Emirate with Persian-European Garden from an early 20th century in Shiraz city.

Atiq mosque

Atiq Jame Mosque is one of the oldest and first mosques built in Shiraz, which is located in the East of Shahcheragh shrine and is a relic of the Saffarid Dynasty and its famous king, Omar Laith Saffari.

Necropolis(Naghshe Rostam)

Naqsh-e Rustam, also known by its Greek name Necropolis, is 12 km from Persepolis and about 68 km northeast Shiraz. Necropolis are located around 40 minutes drive from the city of Shiraz ,The tomb of the four Achaemenid kings.

Vakil bath

The most popular remaining buildings of that time are the Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bath. There is also a bazaar near these two attractions which has the name of Vakil too. “Vakil” was the title of Karim Khan, as he always wanted to serve his people.

Afifabad Garden

Afif-Abad Garden (Golshan Garden) is one of the most beautiful historical Gardens in Fars Province, which current main building was built in 1863 by Mirza Ali Mohammad Khan Qavam. Its history dates back to Safavid dynasty .Read more about this beautiful garden.

Vakil Bazaar

Vakil Bazaar or Vakil Al-Roaya Complex is one of the most famous traditional and historical bazaars in Iran. This bazaar, which was built by the order of Karim Khan Zand, is now located in the center of Shiraz (east of Shahrdari Square).

Jahan Nama Garden

Baghe Jahan Nama or Jahan Nama garden is one of the oldest gardens of Shiraz which is being fed with Rokni river. This garden probably is dates back to Safavid era , but after the extinction of the Safavid Dynasty , this garden almost destroyed . In the reign of Karim Khan Zand, this garden was renovated and they built a pavilion in it .