Shiraz is a metropolis in Iran and the capital of Fars province in the south of this country. It's located in the mountainous region of Zagros and has a moderate climate. This city is surrounded by Drak Mountain from the west and the Zagros mountain range from the north. Shiraz is one of the most beautiful and historical cities in Iran which attracts many tourists every year with its rich cultural sphere, beautiful architecture, and special historical places.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT SHIRAZ?
There are some historical parks in Shiraz that you must visit such as:
Eram Garden: The Eram Garden of Shiraz is a kind of place where as soon as you walk in, the scent of orange spring fills your nose and reminds you that you are in Shiraz!
Afif-Abad Garden: As one of the most eye-catching places to see in Shiraz, Afif Abad Garden complex is made up of different parts for example, decorations and designs that are free to visit for everybody.
Delgosha Garden: A vast garden with spring orange and orange trees that will touch your soul. If you want to walk like the rulers who lived in this garden many years ago and discover the beauty of this garden, you must visit it.
Jahan Nama Garden: This garden is the oldest garden in Shiraz, this garden is a small earthly paradise of Shiraz city, that has glory and beauty and shows visitors another aspect of Shiraz's lush and flowery gardens.
These parks provide peaceful and enjoyable walking and relaxing for you.
There are also some great cultural places like:
Vakil Bazaar: It's one of the most famous traditional and historical markets in Iran and is considered one of the must-see places in Shiraz. It also has some different parts like the Vakil bath and Vakil mosque.
Arg of Karim Khan Zand: This cultural mansion has some unique properties such as architecture and an ancient national museum.
Quran Gate: It's one of the gates that remain from old courses in Shiraz and is known as a historical monument of this city which have historical backgrounds.
Shiraz has the most high-yielding mosques including: Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque: Also called Pink Mosque because of colored glasses, is one of the eye-catching and valuable mosques in Iran from the point of view of tiling and unique moqrans with their beautiful architecture and magnificent design.
Shiraz is also known as the city of poetry and literature because of the tombs in it, namely:
Tomb of Hafez: Hafez is a poet from the 14th century. His name reached the whole world. His whole name is Khwaja Shams-ud-Din Muhammed Hafez-e Shiraz, but he was famous as Hafez which means memorizer, because he memorized the Quran when he was at early age His best work is The Divan Of Hafez and it translated into many languages so all the world understands the beauty of Hafez's poems. The entrance of his tomb has a long marble staircase consisting of a gorgeous white gate. When you enter the mausoleum, you faced a vast garden with delightful and relaxing green areas. His tomb is also made of marble with an unparalleled ghazal by Hafez in 12 Lines. The highest fame of Hafez's tomb is because of the prominent ring that is placed on top of the tomb where tourists can have the best experience to see the architecture of Iran.
While you see the tomb of Hafez, you can buy many different gifts related to the well-known poet Hafez and Persian literature from shops inside and around the complex, and don’t miss live music programs held in the tomb, which can enhance your cultural experience.
Tomb of Saadi: It's one of the highly recommended places which has always gotten attention from literary lovers. Saadi Mausoleum is attractive to everyone, especially tourists because of its exclusive building with a combination of old and new architecture. which are mystical aspects of Shiraz.
And we can't forget Shahcheragh Holy Shrine: It's a historical and religious place in Shiraz. Shahcheragh is a holy place for pilgrims and those who are interested in Islamic culture and literature.
Overall, Shiraz is one of the important tourist targets to visit because of its ancient monuments, native culture, beautiful nature and poetic heritage.