Shiraz

Shiraz, one of the most beautiful and historical cities of Iran, is known as the cultural and artistic capital of the country. This city is an ideal destination for domestic and foreign tourists with its green gardens, impressive ancient monuments and hospitable people. In the following, I introduce the prominent attractions and tourist information of Shiraz:

1. Eram garden
– History: This ancient garden, which dates back to the Seljuk era, is one of the most beautiful examples of Iranian gardens.
– Features: With lush trees, colorful flowers and a beautiful mansion, Eram Garden is a symbol of Iranian nature and traditional architecture. This garden is also registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

2. Memory
– History: The tomb of Hafez, the great Iranian poet, is a spiritual and beautiful place that is located among green gardens and water ponds.

– Features: The mausoleum, with its beautiful tiles and inscriptions of Hafez’s poems, is a place full of peace and inspiration for those interested in literature and poetry.

3. Sadia
– History: The tomb of Saadi, an eminent Iranian poet and philosopher, is located in a beautiful garden and is a sacred place for those interested in culture and literature.
– Features: eye-catching architecture, tiles and fish pond are some of the attractive features of this place.

4. Nasir ol-Molk Mosque (Pink Mosque)
– History: This mosque, which dates back to the Qajar period, is famous for its colored glass and the play of light inside the building.
– Features: The sunlight shining through the stained glass creates an amazing atmosphere of colors and patterns that brings a unique experience to the visitors.

5. Takht Jamshid (Perspolis)
– History: Takht Jamshid, the ancient capital of the Achaemenid Empire, is one of the largest and most important historical sites in Iran, located near Shiraz.
– Characteristics: huge columns, stone stairs and magnificent reliefs show the power and art of the Achaemenid era. This complex is registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

6. Tomb of Kourosh e Kabir (Pasargad)
– History: The tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, is located in the historical complex of Pasargad, which is relatively close to Shiraz.
– Features: This simple yet magnificent tomb is the grandeur and authority of one of the greatest kings in the history of Iran.

7. Bazaar e Vakil
– History: Vakil market is a traditional and historical market that goes back to the Zandiye period.
– Features: This market with high arches and numerous stores is a good place to buy Shiraz souvenirs and handicrafts such as carpets, rugs, spices and herbal spirits.

8. Vakil’s bathroom
– History: This old bath also belongs to the Zandiye period and is known as one of the most beautiful examples of traditional Iranian architecture.

– Features: This bathroom with dome-shaped ceilings, decorated walls and pleasant atmosphere, has now become a museum and represents the lifestyle of the past.

9. Karim Khan Citadel
– History: Karim Khan Citadel was built during the Zandiye period as the residence of Karim Khan Zand.
Features: This large and strong castle, with thick walls and tall towers, is a combination of military and residential architecture. The inner courtyard of the citadel has also created a pleasant atmosphere with beautiful gardens and water ponds

10. Gate of the Qur’an
– History: This historic gate is located at the northern entrance of the city and dates back to the 10th century.

– Features: A Quran was placed on top of this gate so that travelers would be protected by the Quran when passing under it. Today, this gate is known as one of the symbols of Shiraz.

11. Bagh Delgosha
– History: This garden is also one of the oldest gardens in Shiraz and dates back to the Sassanid era.
Features: This garden provides a relaxing and pleasant environment for visitors with its orange trees, water features and beautiful mansion.

12. Shahcheragh tomb
– History: The tomb of Shahcheragh, one of the brothers of Imam Reza (AS), is a religious and beautiful place that has special importance for Muslims.
– Features: This tomb is one of the most beautiful religious places in Iran with wonderful mirror works and amazing Islamic architecture.

13. Local food of Shiraz
– Famous dishes: Shiraz is famous for delicious food such as “kalam polo”, “Shirazi salad”, “Shiraz lemon juice” and “Shirazi plum plum”. Also, Shirazi salad, one of the most popular Iranian salads, originates from this city.

14. Travel season
– The best time: The best time to travel to Shiraz is spring, especially in May, when the orange blossom and spring festival is held in Shiraz and the gardens are at their most beautiful.

Shiraz, with its rich history, authentic culture and breathtaking nature, offers a unique experience of tourism in Iran.