Top Shiraz Attraction

Top Shiraz Attraction

 

Shiraz city is a visitor spot for plenty of travelers who travel to Iran. People know the city of Shiraz for several points explained in the following sentences. Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province and the city of the nightingale, is famous as the Cultural Capital of Iran. The city is home to the tombs of Saadi and Hafez, two ideal Iranian poets. Shiraz, a city more than 4000 years old, has so many historical attractions that it is worth traveling and staying there. Persepolis, Necropolis, and Pasargadae are in the vicinity of Shiraz. Visiting the incredible sights of Shiraz will help you remember a unique trip for years to come.

In the following passage, you will find the most historical attractions to help you learn more about Shiraz sightseeing.

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, built in the 19th century, is also known as the Pink Mosque among the people. The reason has to do with the pink tile decoration. The Safavids and Qajar used a combination of wood and stained glass to make Sash windows. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque windows are Qajar-era Sash-type (Orsi-type). Outside this historic building is a rectangular pool surrounded by beautiful aromatic flowers.

Tomb of Hafez

Shiraz is the home to a great poet, Khwaja Shams-ud-Din Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi. He became interested in the Quran, which led to him memorizing it through fourteen distinct narratives. His most well-known book, The Divan of Hafez, is a collection of poems. The south of Quran Gate is where you will find Hafez Tomb.

Eram Garden

One of the beautiful historical gardens of northwestern Shiraz is Eram Garden. Eram Garden is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden has a wide variety of flowers and trees, including a 3,000-year-old cypress called the Sarv-e Naz tree. Concerning the garden mansion, it is interesting to know that paintings, plasterworks, etc. are among the great work of architecture from the Qajar era.

Tomb of Saadi

As the master of speech, Abu-Muhammad Muslih al-Din bin Abdallah Shirazi was well known. Golestan and Bustan Saadi are two notable works of Abu-Muhammad Muslih al-Din bin Abdallah. His mausoleum is in the northeast of Shiraz. It has a cubic exterior and octagonal interior with marble walls and a lapis lazuli dome.

Vakil Bazaar

Vakil Bazaar is a traditional bazaar where you can pick up valuables such as Persian rugs, copper handicrafts, or even spices and souvenirs. It is Shiraz’s historic and famous bazaar. Its history goes back to Buyid Dynasty. In addition, to its traditional shops, Vakil Bazaar has beautiful historical bathhouses and vast courtyards. Vakil Bazaar, the most traditional bazaar in Shiraz, is based on the Qeysarie Lar bazaar in its architectural style.

Vakil Bath

Shiraz Vakil Bath refers to the Zand dynasty near Vakil Bazaar. At 120 meters long and 80 meters wide, Vakil Bath is the modern structure of its time. The design of Vakil Bath is a regular octagon, with eight stone pillars in the center of the domed roof.

Vakil Mosque

On the west of this historical mosque is the Vakil bazaar. Vakil Mosque dates back to the Zand dynasty. It has spiral carvings on 48 integrated columns. One of the Zand era masterpieces is the courtyard tilework, which consists of seven colors.

Qavam House

If you want an eye-catching garden and a historic home to visit together, this stunning house is for you. Qavam House has another name Narenjestan-e Ghavam built by Mirza Ibrahim khan between 1879 and 1886. Qazvin was the native land of the Qavam family. The house’s design incorporates a variety of Persian art. The features of the Persian garden are rectangular style with lots of trees, colorful flowers, ponds, and walls. The Qavam house has a stone porch (Iwan) with symmetrical decorative rooms on both sides of the stone porch.

Quran Gate

Adud ad-Dawla commanded to construct the Quran Gate. Travelers had to go through the Qur’an Gate to leave or enter Shiraz. They believed Allah would always protect them if they passed through the Qur’an Gate. After several years, Quran Gate demolishes by natural causes. Mohammad Karim Khan Zand, the founder of the Zand dynasty, updated the Quran Gate and added the “Hefdah Man” Quran to this place. Quran Gate is in the North of Shiraz city near other Shiraz attractions.

Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine

Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine is one of the most important religious sites in Shiraz. It is the tomb of Ahmed bin Musa, the brother of Imam Reza. The third most significant shrine in Iran is Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine. The event that led to the death of Ahmed bin Musa was the day he decided to travel to Khorasan in the hope of seeing his brother. At that time, Al-Mamun killed him. Pilgrims enjoy visiting Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine during their trip to Iran. It has a temple with a charming appearance and a peaceful and calm atmosphere. Just take notice of one point. Women are required to wear a chador (Veil) until they visit this beautiful shrine. Women can experience a new way of dressing while visiting this Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine.

Persepolis

In all its splendor and grandeur, Persepolis was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire. The location of Persepolis is near the Zagros Mountains. The distance from the city of Shiraz to this lovely monument is about 60 kilometers. This well-known and significant monument marks a great empire dating back around 550-330 BC. Persepolis has the most valuable, oldest, and greatest monument dating back to 515 BC. The venerable Persepolis shows the Achaemenid architectural style. This monument was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Persepolis seems to have been the perfect ceremonial place to celebrate special ceremonies like the Nowruz ceremony. This praiseworthy monument took around 200 years to build. There are reliefs on the stairs of Persepolis showing many nobles offering valuable and expensive rewards to the king. This important historic building suffered a conflagration caused by Alexander the Great.

Haft Tanan

Mount Chehel Magham is home to the graves of seven Shirazi mystics. They were nameless and had the rule to bury each other after death. When Karim Khan Zand ordered to make tombstones for them, there was no inscription on the tombstones. The porch of Haft Tanan Mansion features five paintings depicting Dervish (a constant worshiper of God), Moses, Sheikh Sanan, Abraham, and Shah Abbas.

Afif-Abad Garden

One of the most beautiful gardens in Shiraz is Afif-Abad Garden, which Mohammed Khan Qavamol-Molk constructed in 1863. It covers a place of about 127.000 square meters. If you visit such a stunning garden, you will have the opportunity to visit a museum that houses historical weapons.

Delgosha Garden

It has built during the Sassanid period. The main point of this impressive garden is some mansions that all relate to the Qajar period. In the Delgosha Garden, due to several orange trees, the air is filled with the fantastic scent of blossoms. Delgosha Garden, the most attractive Shiraz Garden, was written on the national heritage list of Iran in 1381.

Maharloo Lake

Pink Lake is another name for Maharloo Lake. It is a Salt Lake placed near Shiraz city. The Maharloo lake is one of the salt sources for extraction in addition to its beauty and vastness. This lake is home to frogs which add more beauty to the view of the lake. The algae that produce beta-carotene at high temperatures give Maharloo Lake its pink color.

Jahan Nama Garden

The Jahan Nama Garden, which dates back to the Zand era, has a great view of Shiraz. By passing through the cypress trees, you can see the mansion of Jahan Nama Garden at the center of the garden. The garden area is a large square divided into four smaller squares. Jahan Nama Garden, the oldest Shiraz Garden, is close to the Quran Gate at the entrance of the Shiraz.

Qalat

If you want to see the delightful spots beyond Shiraz, the main idea is to visit Qalat town. It is about 40 kilometers away from Shiraz. In Qalat village, the architecture of the houses resembles stairs. Tall trees, waterfalls, and other natural features abound in this village. Hiking will be possible on its slopes. Visitors interested in learning about ancient Iranian customs should go to Qalat village. Attending the ceremonies and trying traditional dresses will expose you to a new way of life.