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Shiraz
Shiraz is called the city of the roses and nightingales, the capital of Fars province, and one of the most attractive, historic cities in Iran. One of the earliest references to this city, as Tirazis, is found on an Elamite clay tablet dated back to more than 2000 BC.
Shiraz History
The capital of Fars, about 2500 years ago, was Pasargadae (2 hours’ drive from city). Pasargadae was also the capital of Achaemenian, ruled by King Cyrus the Great.
A few decades later, Persepolis became the ceremonial capital of Cyrus the Great successors, Darius, and then his son Xerxes.
Now a day the ruins of these capitals remain although they are still magnificent. Another capital of Fars province was Estakhr, established by the Sassanians (next empire) and lasted until Shiraz finally became capital.
For Iranian Shiraz is synonymous with delightful Gardens, poetry and, wine. It was the capital of the Zand dynasty (AD 1746-80) and one of the most important medieval world cities when many of its Famous buildings and structures were built or restored under the rule of Karim khan.
Shiraz is also a place to visit wonderful gardens, unique mosques, and ancient places such as Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam, Pasargadae that are famous tourist destinations.
It is not only a very well visited city among Iranian, but also for tourists because of, its weather that is mild almost all the year, its historic attractions especially UNESCO heritage sites, and Shah Cheragh are considered as the third religious shrine in Iran.
The gardens of Shiraz city especially the Eram Garden (great sample of a Persian Garden), Zand complex, Pink Mosque, and of course Persepolis are all must-see attractions in Shiraz.
Tombs of the great Persian poets Hafez, Saadi, and Khaju Kermani that turned to eye-caching gardens are located in Shiraz.
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Shiraz Attractions
Zand complex (Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bath, Vakil Bazar, Karimkhan Castle)
Nasirolmolk Mosque (Pink Mosque)
Hafiz Mausoleum
Saadi Mausoleum
Eram Garden
Quran Gate
Afifabad Garden
Shahcheragh Mausoleum
Khaju Kermani Mausoleum
Zinat ol-Molk House
Naranjestan Garden (Qavam Houe)
Pars Museum (Nazar Garden)
Jahan Nama Garden
Delgosha Garden
Atiq Jame Mosque
Ali Ibn Hamza Shrine
Attractions around
Persepolis
Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam)
Naqsh-e Rajab
Palace of Ardeshir
Ancient City of Bishapur
Tang e Chogan Reliefs
Maharloo Lake (Pink Lake)
Shiraz Handicrafts
Traditional Food
Kalam Polo
Shirazi Polo
Koufte Shirazi
Shirazi Salad
Ash Sabzi
Shirazi Paloodeh
Koluche Masqati
Youkheh
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