Everybody Still love Visiting Shiraz and keep calm!
You probably read everywhere that Shiraz is a city of Poetry, Gardens and Love. Well that’s cliche, but I’ll show you that it’s not groundless. This city earned its reputation from those who are nowadays among the most famous Persian poets, Hafez and Sadi, and still vibrates to their rhythm.
here are some of greatest places in Shiraz that must be visited:
The mausoleum of Hafez in Shiraz : Read the Masters
As it constitutes the essence of the city, I would recommend you to begin your stay by visiting the tombs of these famous poets, the Hafezieh and the Sadieh.
A traditional shop in the Vakil Bazaar of Shiraz : Get on the track of the Zand Dynasty
The Zand dynasty ruled South and Central Iran during the 18th century and expanded its territories to Armenia, Azerbaijan and parts of Iraq. Its leader, Amir Khan Zand established its capital in Shiraz and played a decisive role in constructing the wonderful city that we still enjoy today.
The historical site of Persepolis : Get on the track of the Aechemenids
That’s a must.really really a must! Allow one of your days to visit the ancient capital of the Aechemenids. Get a taxi from anywhere in Shiraz and head first to Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid). Try to leave early in the morning so you have time to visit the other nearby historical attractions. Head next to Naqsh-e Rostam to admire the impressive tombs of the Aechemenids kings and the Elamites bas-relief. Last but not least, get a ride to the old capital of Cyrus the Great: Pasargadae. Count one day for this.
The traditional faloodeh ice cream of Shiraz : Refresh yourself
There are many special foods to Shiraz, but the faloodeh is certainly the most emblematic. This delicious ice cream made of thin vermicelli noodles served with rose water syrup and lemon is the food incarnation of the essence of Shiraz. I would advise you to visit all monuments of Shiraz handling your camera in the left hand and a faloodeh in the other.
The Eram Garden in Shiraz : The Gardens of paradise
Poetry goes hand in hand with gardens. Don’t miss the stunning gardens of the city. I would advise you to keep one garden for each day of you stay in Shiraz. As soon as you get tired of walking under the blazing sun of Shiraz, head to a park. As most of the gardens of the city surround museums, try to allow a few hours for each of them. Start by the most idyllic of them, the Eram Garden, built by a rich mar.
to many places are still waiting in Shiraz and hope to see them soon like these:
Canyoning and waterfalls
The Nasir al-Molok Mosque in Shiraz
Meet the tribes: the Qashqai people
and ….
At the end i have to mention that for traveling to this nice city,dont remember that you need to fill iran visa application form ;-)
