Vakil Bazaar, Shiraz’s Shopping center – Iran Destination
Vakil Bazaar Vakil Bazaar is the main bazaar of Shiraz, Iran, which is located in the historical center of the city. The bazaar has beautiful courtyards, bath houses, and old shops which are deemed among the best places in Shiraz for buying all kinds of Persian copper handicrafts, rugs, spices, and antiques. It is believed […]
Persepolis – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Persepolis The ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire is Persepolis, located in 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. Persepolis with its 2500 Years history is one of the most important sites in Iran which is registered to UNESCO World Heritage in 1979. Persepolis’s name regards to Pars e […]
Visit Mausoleum of Hafez, the Persian Poet in Shiraz – Destination Iran
Tomb of Hafez Tomb of Hafez: KhwÄja Shams-ud-DÄ«n Muhammad HÄfez-e ShÄ«rÄzÄ«, one of the great sonneteer in Iran, Shiraz, known as Hafez, because of memorizing all the Qoran, was born in 18th century. He has most beautiful poems about Love and beloved, wine and the pains because of beloved’s separation. Hafeziyeh the name of a […]
Zandiyeh complex in Shiraz – Iran Destination
Shiraz Zandiyeh Complex Shiraz Zandiyeh Complex : This complex which is related to Zandiyeh period is one the most popular architectural complex of Zand dynasty. It includes:Â Arg e Karim Khan (Karim Khan Citadel), Vakil Bath, Vakil Mosque and Vakil Bazaar. Shiraz Zandiyeh Complex contains: Karim khan Citadel: The Karim Khan citadel is located in […]
Pasargadae – UNESCO World Heritage Center
Pasargadae The tomb of Cyrus the Great, the father of all Iranian, Which is belonged to the ancient monument of Pasargadae as the earliest capital of the Achaemenid-first Persian Empire-show the glorious civilization of the nation. The first capital of the Achaemenid Empire-Pasargadea-lies in ruins 43 kilometers from Persepolis, in Fars province southwestern Iran and […]
Exploring Iran’s Necropolis or Naqsh-e Rustam
Ancient Necropolis of Iran Naqsh-e Rostam is an ancient necropolis of Iran, one of the sacred ancient sites for thousands of years which were flourishing on that time. Some historical monuments of the Elamite, the Achaemenid and the Sassanid era have been carved on the mountain. Tombs are belonged the Achaemenid kings are carved out […]
Persepolis
Persepolis Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran. The earliest remains of Persepolis date back to 515 BC. It exemplifies the Achaemenid style of architecture. UNESCO declared the ruins of Persepolis a World Heritage Site […]
Nasir al Molk,the Colorful Mosque of Shiraz
Nasir al Molk mosque Nasir al Molk mosque, also known as Pink mosque, Because of pink color tiles for its interior design, is a kind of traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran. This mosque was built during the Qajar area, by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir al molk, and it is designed by Mohammad […]