Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran . 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. The main highlights include:
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The Zandiyeh Ensemble (Prospective World Heritage Site) It has been constructed in different periods or one can see a footprint of urban elements from each period, it is of paramount importance. Hence, it can be recognized as one of the comprehensive models of Iranian current architecture. |
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Tomb of Saadi This Iranian poet is a globally known scholar whose words have touched many hearts across the world and wakened up many minds to take new steps in their lives to reach higher levels of humanity. |
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Eram Garden It is one of the most famous and beautiful Persian gardens in all of Iran. |
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Quran Gate The beautifully built Darvazeh Quran, was the place where two huge Qurans, known as a monumental gateway to Shiraz blessing travelers before embarking on a journey. |
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Jami‘ Mosque of Ardestan It has a unique structure with outstanding brick calligraphy on turquoise back-ground and further expanded to the classical four-iwan plan. The stucco decoration of the mihrab was altered during the Il-Khanid period. |
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Tomb of Hafez the great Shirazi poet (1326—c1390) who wrote lyrical poems about love(wine) and the beloved (God). |
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Nasir ol-Mulk Mosque Nasir al-Mulk Mosque in Shiraz, Iran, seems like a fairly traditional house of worship — but it’s hiding a gorgeously colorful secret. |
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Narenjestan Museum This magnificent building located in a beautiful citrus garden which dates back to the the Qajar period. This museum contains some of the objects relevant to 3000 years ago and also it’s photographic and slide archives on ancient monuments of Iran to be one of best in the country. |
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