Afif-Abad Garden
Afif-Abad Garden is one of the scenic and historical places in Shiraz, Iran. This garden is located in a locality called Afif-Abad and is very stunning because of the green areas, mansion, and fountain in this garden.
History
During the Safavid era, this garden was known as one of the private properties of the ruler of Fars, Yaqub Khan, and a promenade for the Safavid kings and royal families. There is also a huge stone castle named Golshan Castle in the center of this garden.
Afif-Abad Garden was built in the Middle Ages by local rulers and its design is in Iranian-Islamic style. The mansion of this garden is built with the beauty of medieval architecture and is a unique place to visit. The garden is a complex of the royal palace with two military museums, a bathhouse, and a traditional coffee house, which is available for everyone to visit.
Different Parts Of This Garden
Afif-Abad Garden has green areas and charming gardens decorated with various flowers and trees. You can walk among the bushes and decorative flowers in this garden and enjoy your time. Also, there are small parks in this garden, which are good places to relax and meditate. Spring is the best season to visit Shiraz and this garden, but Afif-Abad Garden is also attractive in other seasons, and visiting it will be a delightful experience.
Fountains are some attractions of Afif-Abad Garden. The magnificent and amazing fountains will hypnotize you with the sound of flowing water.
The green area and relaxing environment of this garden are also some of its prominent features.
Visiting Hours
Visiting hours of Afif-Abad Garden are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the first half of the year and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the second half of the year.
As a sightseeing destination in Shiraz, Afif-Abad Garden allows you to fully understand the culture and history of Iran in the Middle Ages.
