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Shiraz (/ʃiːˈrɑːz/ ( listen); (Persian: شیراز), Šīrāz, Persian pronunciation: [ʃiːˈrɒːz], pronunciation (help·info)) is the fifth-most-populous city of Iran and the capital of Fars Province (Old Persian as Pars). At the 2011 census, the population of the city was 1,700,665 and its built-up area with "Shahr-e Jadid-e Sadra" (Sadra New Town) was home to 1,500,644 inhabitants. Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran on the "Roodkhaneye Khoshk" (The Dry River) seasonal river. It has a moderate climate and has been a regional trade center for over a thousand years. Shiraz is one of the oldest cities of ancient Persia.
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1. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
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4.5 based on 995 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
this attraction is a point of taking photo in shiraz , esp. colorful stained window glasses which reflecting the morning light on the west payer hall, go early at 9.am before crowd of tourists to get best pictures, on the north iwan is also interesting with painted mosaic tiles, depcting flora, fauna in muslim style. on the east side corridor , there is endowment museum with cow well, typical water cistern down underground with yellow relaxing lighting. outside the mosque, there is a postcard shop which sells postcard of this beautiful mosque illuminated windows without crowd of tourists, worth buying for souvenirs.
2. Shah-e-Cheragh Shrine
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4.5 based on 681 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
at the entrance, we needed to deposit big camera at the kiosk outside this building, waiting for our english speaking persian girl tourguide to lead us in to that sacred place.it's tgursday afternoon where the muslin come to pay respect to their revered imam brothers. the first place reach is big turquoise dome with two towering minerets, inside the building , thete is tomb of one Emam elder brother. the dome inside is made of mirrors and gold .on the west side, another tomb is for younger Emam brother.cellphones are allowed to use to take picture.it's a bit busy during Nowruz( persian new year).
3. Shiraz
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4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By mohammadjamshidi
This nice city located in south of Iran has most most tourists attractions camparnig to others in Iran. The Orgin of the 2 of 3 empires befor islam is in this state, so you can find most ancient cites around the city like pesepolis, Necrapolic, Pasargad,Bishapour and some others.
Also the city has a lot of nice places like old Bazzar, old castle and nice Gardens.Shiraz is famous for percian poets. Hafez is most famous one.
In addition when you are here take your chane to visit the most famous group of nomads in Iran named Qashqai in mountaons round the city.
To see everything in Shiraz and around you need at least 3 days but if you dont have enough time,here is the most important ones:
Nasirolmolk mosqe
Persepolis and necrapolis
Old Bazaar
Hafez tomb.
4. Qavam House
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By bobca1947 - home
This house is also known as the Naranjestan Ghavan Museum. It was once the grand house of the Qavam family who were wealthy governors in the Shiraz region. The house itself is a fine example of 19th century Persian architecture, and the Gardens have been lovingly maintained and are beautiful. Frescoes and carvings in the building depict lions (the family crest) and human figures along with flower motifs. The house was donated in 1966 to Shiraz University and was used as an Asian Art Museum until 1979. Now it is a museum.
5. Vakil Bazaar
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4.5 based on 483 reviews
Reviewed By jajavalB - Bangkok
this bazaar is old original with bricked dome and guite fan1tastic for the merchandises s1old here, including nomadic carpets, persian tea, spices, sweets, traditional brass utensils. a lot of domestic iranian tourists warmly welcomed us while walking along this bazaar. at the end of bazaar , there are Vakil mosque and Vakil bath. it's also highlight places of city of Shiraz too.
6. Tomb of Hafez
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4.5 based on 988 reviews
7. Eram Garden (Baq e Eram)
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4.5 based on 534 reviews
8. Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holly Shrine
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By Youngone51 - Auckland, New Zealand
Women do need to wear a chador and will get a pat down when they enter through their separate entrance.
We found it interesting looking at a new shrine after seeing all of the old historic sites in other cities. It was awesome.
We were given a guide who explained what we were looking, in our language, however it was very hard to hear her at times due to the call being made through the speakers.
Be aware that cameras are not allowed in but cell phones with their cameras are.
Large bags also won't be allowed.
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9. Tomb of Saadi
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4 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By elham r
Saadi has been a great Iranian poet along with Hafez who are from the honorable things we are proud of in Shiraz .If you are interested in poems and literature here is a great place to visit.You can also visit the shops there which sell souvenirs and read a couple of poems in English from the books there and also buy them.There is also a small pond(called hoiz in Farsi)with fish inside that are exciting to see.Totally a nice beautiful Tomb and Garden to visit while in Shiraz.
10. Vakil Mosque
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4 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By SomayehJaf - Shiraz, Iran
at the first glance it may seen so simple but when you stroll a while, you will discover its high features.forehead of iwans, beautiful columns. marble tribune, mihrab decorated with seven-color mosaic tiles,...
also the mystery of those odd codes & signs on the floor not yet discovered!!!
