Shiraz walking tour & city guide
Poets, gardens and the Pink Mosque.
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Shiraz is the city of poets, roses and gardens. The burial place of the great Persian poets Hafez and Saadi, it is known for its relaxed atmosphere, and it is the gateway to Persepolis, the ancient capital of the Achaemenid kings.
Mosques, gardens and poets
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, nicknamed the Pink Mosque, is famous for its stained-glass windows that fill the prayer hall with colored light in the early morning. Eram Garden, part of the UNESCO-listed Persian Gardens, has cypress trees, pools and a Qajar pavilion.
The tomb of Hafez, in a garden with an open pavilion, is visited by Iranians who recite his verses and open his book to seek advice. The tomb of Saadi lies in another garden on the city's edge.
The old city and Persepolis
The Vakil Bazaar, built in the 18th century by Karim Khan Zand, has vaulted brick lanes, caravanserais and the Vakil Mosque. The Karim Khan Citadel, with its leaning corner tower, stands nearby. About 60 kilometers northeast lie Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of Darius and Xerxes, and the royal tombs of Naqsh-e Rostam.
Visiting tips
Visit the Pink Mosque soon after it opens for the best light. Spring, when the orange trees blossom, is the loveliest season. Check current travel advice before planning a visit.
Top sights in Shiraz
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Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
The 'Pink Mosque' of stained glass.
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Tomb of Hafez
The garden tomb of Iran's beloved poet.
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Eram Garden
A UNESCO-listed Persian garden.
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Vakil Bazaar
An 18th-century covered bazaar.
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Karim Khan Citadel
A fortress in the city center.
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Persepolis
The ancient Achaemenid capital nearby.
Food markets & where to eat in Shiraz
Vakil Bazaar
Traditional food and sweets.
Old city
Teahouses in historic houses.
Food to try in Shiraz
Faloodeh Shirazi
Frozen rice noodles with rosewater and lime.
Shirazi salad
Diced cucumber, tomato and onion with lime.
Kalam polo
Rice with cabbage, herbs and meatballs.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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