Things to do in Shiraz, Iran

Shiraz is a city in Iran. It is the sixth most populous city in the country. Regarded as one of the oldest cities in Persia (Iran’s name in antiquity), Shiraz has been a regional trade centre for over a thousand years. Shiraz has been the capital of Persia twice during its history. It is known as the city of poets, literature, wine, and flowers. Shiraz is an attractive city with many gardens and fruit trees that can be seen within the city. Today, the most significant contributions to the city’s economy are made by the cement, sugar, fertiliser, textile, wood products, metal work and rugs industries. There are many attractions that visitors can see in Shiraz, historical and cultural sites included.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Shiraz

1. Vakil Bazaar
2. Eram Garden
3. Shah-e Cheragh Mausoleum
4. Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque
5. Tomb of Hafez
6. Tomb of Sa’di
7. Persepolis
8. Naqsh-e Rostam and Naqsh-e Rajab
9. Pasargadae
10. Karim Khan Citadel

Things to do in Shiraz

1. Early morning at Nasir al-Molk mosque
2. Soak in history in Persepolis
3. Read love poems at Hafez mausoleum
4. Feel like a king at the Karim Khan arg
5. Enjoy the nature of the Eram garden
6. Walk around the intoxicating Vakil bazaar
7. Be amazed at the Vakil mosque

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.