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shiraz iran travel guide things to do more home iran visa iran visa faq application form iran tour iran tour package city tours adventure tours special tours medical tours iran travel guide iran cities iran attractions iranian festivals must see in iran about us contact us links home iran visa iran visa faq application form iran tour iran tour package city tours adventure tours special tours medical tours iran travel guide iran cities iran attractions iranian festivals must see in iran about us contact us links shiraz shiraz the capital of fars province is home to around two million people located in southern iran shiraz enjoys a relatively mild climate based on iran s 2016 census it was the country s fifth largest city by population known as the city of flowers and nightingales shiraz has long been regarded as one of iran s major centers of culture and art shiraz is also a major medical hub in iran and an important healthcare center in the region many international visitors travel to the city each year for medical and cosmetic procedures taking advantage of its specialized healthcare services quick access why visit shiraz how many days best time to visit day trips from shiraz shiraz history recent archaeological discoveries at an ancient mound known as poostchi in central shiraz have pushed the history of the city back around 7 500 years the remains of a prehistoric village and a massive high wall discovered at the site point to one of the earliest known human settlements in shiraz human skeletal remains seals and stone artifacts are among the discoveries made at the site precise dating of these finds provides further evidence for its antiquity throughout its history shiraz has served as a capital five times under different dynasties including the saffarids buyids atabaks muzaffarids and zands each period left its mark on the city with notable monuments built during these eras shiraz sign infront of karimkhan citadel fars province also holds the record for the highest number of unesco world heritage sites in iran with 11 sites the breadth and diversity of its historical and cultural heritage make fars one of the most historically diverse provinces in iran why visit shiraz 1 one of iran s most popular tourist destinations for many years shiraz has been one of iran s leading tourist destinations attracting large numbers of domestic and international visitors recent official tourism statistics highlight the popularity of several major attractions in and around shiraz during the 2025 nowruz holiday period persepolis hafezieh and saadieh were among the most visited historical and cultural sites in iran while pasargadae also ranked among the most visited destinations 2 the city of persian poetry and literature shiraz has long been closely associated with persian poetry and literature the city is home to the tombs of two of iran s most celebrated poets hafez and saadi whose works continue to shape persian literary culture 3 zand era heritage shiraz reached a period of major development during the zand dynasty under karim khan zand who made shiraz his capital many of the city s most important historic buildings and landmarks date from this period reflecting the architectural and urban development of the zand era 4 persian gardens pasargadae the ancient capital of the achaemenid empire contains the tomb of cyrus the great the founder of the achaemenid empire as well as one of the earliest known examples of the persian garden the achaemenid empire also holds the guinness world records title for the largest empire by percentage of world population around 480 bc it accounted for approximately 44 of the world s population in shiraz eram garden is a notable example of persian garden design the city is also home to numerous historic gardens which form an important part of its architectural and cultural heritage 5 close to iran s most famous historical sites shiraz is about an hour s drive from persepolis and naqsh e rostam and around two hours from pasargadae it is also the closest major city to the sasanian archaeological sites of firuzabad and kazerun which form part of the sasanian archaeological landscape of fars a unesco world heritage site planning a trip to shiraz explore our guide to the must see places in shiraz and discover the historic sites gardens mosques and bazaars worth adding to your itinerary how many days should you spend in shiraz plan to spend at least 2 4 days in shiraz or up to 5 days if you want to explore some of the major historical sites around the city day 1 visit shiraz s main attractions and historic landmarks day 2 explore shiraz s persian gardens and its cultural and literary heritage day 3 take a day trip to persepolis naqsh e rostam and pasargadae days 4 5 explore some of the historical sites around shiraz including bishapur tang e chogan ardashir palace qal eh dokhtar and the ancient city of gor of course this does not mean you will run out of places to visit after five days shiraz also has a historic old quarter and many lesser known attractions that most tourists never discover the quran gate a historic landmarks and gateway of shiraz iran a local guide who knows shiraz well can take you beyond the city s better known sights and introduce you to places that are easy to miss explore our shiraz city tour to discover more of the city with a local guide best time to visit shiraz spring and autumn shiraz is like a paradise in spring filled with flowers and the sweet fragrance of orange blossoms the weather is mild pleasant and particularly enjoyable for exploring the city although summers in shiraz can be very hot winters are generally mild and not particularly harsh autumn is also a beautiful time to visit when the changing colors of the trees give the city a particularly magical atmosphere keep in mind that shiraz is one of the most popular destinations for domestic travelers if you prefer to avoid crowds it is better to avoid visiting during the nowruz holidays which is the first two weeks of the persian new year popular attractions and recreational areas can become very crowded during this period what to eat in shiraz kalam polo shirazi one of shiraz s most famous traditional dishes and a must try when visiting the city it combines seasoned rice with aromatic herbs and cabbage served with small meatballs it is often served with shirazi salad shirazi salad a simple and refreshing combination of finely chopped fresh vegetables including cucumber tomato onion and mint mixed with fresh verjuice salt and pepper ash e sabzi one of the most popular traditional breakfasts in shiraz this hearty herb and legume soup is typically served with warm sangak bread and fresh lemon shirazi faloodeh also known as shirazi paloudeh this is one of iran s most popular frozen desserts made with thin rice starch noodles it is traditionally served with fresh lime juice or strawberry syrup koloucheh and masghati traditional shirazi sweets that are often served together especially at celebrations gatherings and family occasions youkheh bread a traditional shirazi pastry made from very thin layers of dough traditionally enjoyed as a sweet treat and commonly found in local bakeries best day trips from shiraz as the capital of fars province shiraz is a convenient base for exploring a diverse range of ancient and natural attractions including sites dating from the achaemenid and sasanian periods many of these destinations are within easy reach of shiraz and can be visited as day trips persepolis naqsh e rostam and pasargadae tour qalat village a beautiful historic village near shiraz bishapur and tang e chogan ardashir palace qal eh dokhtar and the ancient city of gor maharloo lake tour famous for its pink waters sasanian rock relief at naqsh e rostam what are the most important traditional arts and crafts in shiraz gabbeh and kilim shiraz s proximity to the zagros mountains where many nomadic communities of fars province have traditionally lived has contributed to the presence of traditional woven crafts such as gabbeh and kilim khatamkari a distinctive persian art of intricate inlay work used to decorate and make a variety of objects from chessboards and jewelry boxes to trays and containers for nuts and sweets ceramics and glazed tiles shiraz is known for colorful glazed tilework including the traditional haft rang technique which uses seven color tiles in architecture and decorative objects silversmithing traditional silverwork is another craft practiced in shiraz with handmade decorative and functional objects produced by local artisans other traditional crafts associated with shiraz include wood carving monabbat felt making and metal engraving ghalamzani book shiraz tour whatsapp whatsapp booking form name email number of people date comment or message send contact us info letsvisitpersia dot com qasrdasht st shiraz iran mobile 989333020393 iran travel package iran classic tour iran highlights tour iran special tour iran 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