Things to do in Fars Province, Fars Province: The Best Ancient Ruins

October 13, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Fars Province, Iran including Persepolis, Tang Chogan, Bishapur, Nagsh-e Rostam, Qal'eh Dokhtar, Estakhr, Mortaz Ali Well, Pasargadae, Vakil Bath, Sarvestan Palace.
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1. Persepolis

Marvdasht 5 km from MarvDasht City, Persepolis 71364 Iran +98 930 389 5457 http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/114
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5.0 based on 1,699 reviews

Persepolis

This monument is an unbelievable place with unique architecture and 2500 years history, which was the first United Nations of the world and was built by Achaemenid Darius,a Persian king. This site is 125000 SQ.m. with 9 palaces and 3000 reliefs. It is 60 k.m far from Shiraz and located near Naqsh-e-Rostam and Pasargad in Shiraz- Esfahan highway. Around this site you can serve local foods.

Reviewed By farzinh2020 - Iran, null

The best historical place in the world Fabulous Fantastic An environment full of positive energy Magnificent palaces A sacred place The embodiment of Persian and Persian authority in the ancient world

2. Tang Chogan

Kazerun Iran +98 921 575 8514 http://www.pbase.com/k_amj/chogan
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Tang Chogan

Reviewed By sergiohoffman203 - Brazil, null

i dont know about this place before my drive Amir tell me,he took me over and was great,we saw 6 amazing Bas relief,then we visit the ruins of Bishapur,what was a breat taken,i just loved,if you come to Shiraz you must to see those places,and you can hire a awesome english speak driver,i high recommend him,you wont regret,here its he's contact info Amir sahraaie [email protected] +989178785416 whats app

3. Bishapur

Qaemie Kazeroun Road, Kazerun Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://soranjourneyiran.com/
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

Bishapur

The ruins of this third-century city are 90 miles from Shiraz.

Reviewed By banafshetrn - Tehran, Iran

Bishapur was an ancient city in Sasanid era. The road linked the Sassanid capitals Estakhr (very close to Persepolis) and Ctesiphon. It is located south of Shiraz. There are lots of structures there from Sasanid to Ilkhanid Era. The most beautiful and important part of the city is Anahita temple which is figure as the divinity of the Waters and hence associated with fertility, healing and wisdom Try to go there with a local guide who they explain completely about history of this amazing ancient city.

4. Nagsh-e Rostam

Vicino a Persepolis, Persepolis 73714 Iran +98 81 6720 9275 http://parse-pasargad.ir/en
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4.5 based on 442 reviews

Nagsh-e Rostam

Reviewed By nadia_trip_iran - Tehran, Iran

maximum 40 kilometers far from Shiraz city ,Iran there is one of the most important necropolis in whole of the world, backs to the ancient history .it is called Naghshe Rostam in Persian Language. 5 kilometers far from this ancient Necropolis was located the capital of the Achaemenid Empire (Persepolise c. 550–330 BC) it is something mysterious ,glorious,you can walk through the history.it is good reminder for glory of Persian empire. The rock tombs belong to four Achaemenian kings. afterwards The ancient tombs attracted Sasanian kings as well. They wished to imitate the glory of the Achaemenian kings; maybe that is why they created huge reliefs besides the tombs. but there are different evidences which shows in the Elamite period ,this place also was very important.rock relief in this sacred place shows that this place was apparently located near one of the political and ritual capital at ancient time. i can not forget this cultural site ...

5. Qal'eh Dokhtar

Firouzabad-Kerman road, Firuzabad 74714 Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://soranjourneyiran.com/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Qal'eh Dokhtar

Reviewed By Saeid0380 - Shiraz, Iran

Qal'eh Dokhtar is a castle made by Ardashir I( Sassanid era ) in 209 AD. It is located on a mountain slope near the Firouzabad-Kavar road in Fars Province. This palace used to be a residential palace for the royal family, politicians and high profile people. One can reach to castle with staircase which give you different angles from the castle. Although this castle is kind a ruined, its absolutely worth visiting.

6. Estakhr

Estakhr 5 kilometers north of Persepolis, Marvdasht 73714 Iran +98 71 4334 1556 http://www.britannica.com/place/Istakhr
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Estakhr

7. Mortaz Ali Well

Close to Quran Gate, Noor Park, Shiraz Iran
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Mortaz Ali Well

8. Pasargadae

54 mi NE of Persepolis, Pasargad 71364 Iran +98 930 389 5457 http://www.travel.fars.company/blog-en/attractions/pasargadae
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Pasargadae

Capital of ancient Persia was founded by Cyrus The Great and has remains of his palace, tomb and a temple.

Reviewed By mjomidi - Tehran, Iran

Here at Pasargad, in a gabled temple recalling early ziggurats, lies Cyrus the Great who confederated two powerful Aryan states, Media and Persia and established the Persian Empire by 559 B.C. Cyrus' tomb, a miniature ziggurat, a single enduring structure, potent beyond any consideration of dimension. Take your time and enjoy your visit.

9. Vakil Bath

Taleghani St Lotf Ali Khan Zand St, Shiraz 71364 Iran +98 912 843 7139 http://soranjourneyiran.com/
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4.0 based on 313 reviews

Vakil Bath

Reviewed By DominicDeBurca - Dunmore East, Ireland

It must have been great to experience this public amenity back in the day. Persia was so much more sophisticated than many of its European counterparts when it came to such facilities although, to be fair, they were probably copied from either the Romans or the Greeks. Well worth a visit.

10. Sarvestan Palace

Iran http://www.visitiran.ir/attraction/sarvestan-palace
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Sarvestan Palace

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