Shiraz Attractions

Persepolis

The most famous Shiraz attraction is Persepolis which is registered as the international heritage by UNISCO. Persepolis is situated 70 km northeast of Shiraz. In contemporary Persian, the site is known as Takht-e Jamshid. Persepolis is he translation of a Greek word and means “Persian City”.

It is open to the visitors all the days of the year except Ashura Day which is a very important religious day in Iran.

Naqshe Rostam and Naqshe Jahan are located in a short distance from Persepolis, so you are advised to see all the resorts all together in half of the day.

Persepolis is open from 8: 30 to 5 P.M. even in the summers, so as you are going to see a lot, I advise you to drive from Shiraz at 8 A.M. to use the maximum of you time.

It may be hot to see Persepolis or Takht e Jamshid in summers there is no roof up your head and the sun is shining burningly, but it is really worth visiting. Besides, I think that it is a pity if you go there and see the glory of Persepolis without the explanation of a professional tour guide. You can arrange a driver guide (a person who is an English- speaking tour guide and also drives) to pick you up there and explain the history of this world heritage.

There are some taxis in Persepolis to take you but I think if you want to see Naqshe Rostam, and Naqshe Jahan , you should take the private one if it is available.

Pasargadae

Pasargadae is located in Shiraz – Isfahan or Shiraz – Yazd Road, so you can visit it if you are driving to that direction.

If you want to add Pasargadae excursion to Persepolis in one day, the excursion would be too pressed and you may not have enough time to enjoy.  It is better to see Pasargadae en route or miss it from the one day excursion to Persepolis.
The entrance to these places is less than 1 dollar.

Hafiz and Saadi Tombs

The tombs of very famous poets of Iran are located in Shiraz. The Hafiz and Saadi Mausoleums are nice to see. They are also called Hafiziyeh OR Saadiyeh among the local people.  Many Iranians, especially the people of Shiraz believe that the Hafiz Mausoleum has the positive and energetic atmosphere.

Even the youth choose there for their gatherings, the finances or boy and girl friends like there to meet each other. The meditation classes are also held there because of the positive energy of Hafiz. You will see that how people may love their dead poet if you go there.

Just I remember a funny and romantic memory: my friend has become familiar with her husband in Hafiz Tomb.
The entrance to these places is less than 1 dollar.
They are both open every day from 8 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Zandiyeh Complex, Karim Khan Castle

Karim Khan Arg which is located in the center of Shiraz City, Zand St. Zand St. is among the oldest streets of Shiraz and now it is not a preferable place for the youths to go shopping or have gatherings because it has still kept its traditional and old environment.
The shops are not the luxurious ones and the old appearance of the street is still preserved.
The most and best hotels of Shiraz are located in this street and the nearby streets and it makes the tourists to have the walking tour to Zandiyeh Complex and also the other highlights.

This building is built in Zandiyeh Dynasty when Shiraz was chosen as the capital of Iran by Karim Khan who was a sincere king and is famous for his loyalty to the people.

The entrance to Zandiyeh Complex is less than 1 dollar and it is open from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. but the tickets will be sold till 5: 30

Here are some of its photos:

Zinatol Molk House and Narenjestan Palace

This is located in God e Orban (the end of Lotfali Khan e Zand St.) and is just one alley far from Narenjestan Palace. The relationship between Zinatol Molk House and Narenjestan Place is beyond just the neighborhood and Zinatol Molk House is the introvert section of Narenjestan Palace. The architecture of the house who was Ali Mohammad Khan Ghavami built the two houses beside each other and each with just one yard, so the present Narenjestan Palace is considered as the extrovert and Zinatol Molk House as the introvert one. The two houses are connected to each other by an underground way which was an especial way for the intimates.
There is a museum in Zinatol Molk House as well.
So you can see both Zinatol Molk and Narenjestan in one stop.

Both Zinatol Molk House and Narenjestan Palace are open every day except the national and religious off days from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M., but the tickets are sold till 5: 30.