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
