Location: Shiraz
Top Things to do in Shiraz
Top 6 Things to do for Honeymoon in Shiraz, Fars Province
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.
Restaurants in Shiraz
1. Mrpersepolis
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5.0 based on 202 reviews
Mrpersepolis offers professional and licensed tours all around Iran, specialising on Persepolis, Necropolis (Naqsh-e Rostam) and Pasargadae, often in combination with the Classic Route. We provide travel, accommodation and 'things to do" advice and will happily assist in making visa arrangements and booking stays in authentic and local guesthouses. We also offer an opportunity to visit local families for lunch or for traditional music gathering. (NB: Tours in Italian, French, Spanish and Russian also possible).
2. Eram Garden (Baq e Eram)
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4.5 based on 731 reviews
Reviewed By Saeid0380 - Shiraz, Iran
Eram garden in Shiraz is one of the nine UNESCO inscribed cultural heritage sites as Iran's Persian Gardens and also kind a botanical garden. The best time for visiting this amazing garden is March and April which the air is permeated with the scent of orange blossoms and all trees and flowers look fresh and pristine. Plus there is a awesome mansion with 7 color tiles. In addition, there are some Cedar trees in Eram garden that very they are famous. All in all, the panoramic views of the garden, the aroma of flowers, the splendid view of old cypress trees and the grandeur of ancient building enchants visitors from all over the world and these are some of the reasons this unique garden has become one of the most visited attractions of Shiraz
3. Tomb of Hafez
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4.5 based on 1,303 reviews
Reviewed By IranDestination - Shiraz, Iran
This place is special because of its spiritual atmosphere which makes it different from other tourist attractions. Hafez and Ferdowsi are the most important Iranian poets, so much so that Goethe considers himself influenced by them and has dedicated a book to Hafez. Hafez’s poems contain deep philosophical meaning that have kept their effect throughout the ages; so different people with different levels of education and age can interpret different meanings off of them. Furthermore, these poems have tremendously helped the Iranian music industry grow. Thus the effect and influence these poems had on Iranian culture are quite shallow and vast and you can find a copy in almost every Iranian house. Traditionally these poems are also used for fortune telling: people think about a specific matter and open a random page, the tray to foresee the future based on the poem, this is sometimes done by street badgers who use a trained bird who pulls the poem out, but many people do not do this due to the possibility of poems being pre-selected. When you visit Hafez’s tomb you might see many Iranians reading the poems and crying which is due love the feel towards Hafez.
4. Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
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4.5 based on 1,549 reviews
Reviewed By mahdiyehk2019 - Yazd, Iran
Nasir almolk mosque is the most beautiful mosque of iran with the great stained glass windows, colorful ...
5. Shiraz
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4.5 based on 527 reviews
Reviewed By 1stQuesters - Tehran, Iran
Shiraz is a must-see in Iran. You should spend at least two full days to visit the city. It's a small city which can be visited by foot or local taxis. The bazaar and Vakil Ensemble (Hammam, Mosque) can be visited over a few hours, and there are several traditional Persian Gardens to visit, which are quite famous, such as Eram Garden. Also, the Pink Mosque (Nasir ol Molk) is an absolute must-see to visit, preferably in the morning to enjoy the color reflections. Shiraz is one of the most liberal cities of Iran and has a nice atmosphere, with nice cafes to spend time at.
6. Tomb of Saadi
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4.0 based on 336 reviews
Reviewed By IranDestination - Shiraz, Iran
Saadi was a great Iranian poet, who lived roughly at the same time as Hafez. Both of them were from Shiraz and their tombs are located near each other. Unlike Hafez who spent most of his life in Shiraz, Saadi was constantly traveling. Two of his poem book remain: Bustan and Golestan, which contain spiritual and instructive poems. His poems are used widely in Iranian schools due to their literal simplicity. His mausoleum includes a hall with seven portals which show the stages of spiritual growth in Iranian mysticism, the tomb itself is located at the end of this hall. Next to the tomb there is an underground pool with lots of gold fish. Some people believe if you throw a coin in there while wishing and the big fish sees your coin, you wish will come true.
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