Shiraz

Vakil Bazaar In Shiraz

Being just right in the center of Shiraz, historic Vakil Bazaar still plays an important role in the commercial relationships of the city. The construction is made up of plaster, brick and lime. Columns made of curved stones changed the Vakil Bazaar into one of the strongest constructions of its time. The ceiling of the bazaar is as high as 11 meters which expands the central bazaar into four other sections. Saraye Moshir is a famous part of Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz that tourists should not miss. Its architecture made it very eye catching. There are a great deal of booths inside the bazaar that sell different productions both made in Iran and also imported goods. You could buy some handmade accessories and also artifacts as the souvenir to remind you of your trip later. 

Eram Garden In Shiraz

It is not exactly clear when Eram Garden was built in Shiraz and who ordered to build it, but according to some travel stories dating back to tenth and eleventh centuries of Hijri calendar, we can make sure that the garden was in a great condition during Seljuq and Injuid dynasties. Karim Khan Zand also made a lot of effort for expanding and developing Eram Garden. The main part is a mansion located just right at the heart of the garden. This mansion is a masterpiece of Qajar architecture style due to its magnificent paintings, tile and plaster works. The mansion has three floors whose lower rooms were used to take rest in hot summer days. The upper two floors owns the columns which were inspired by those of the Persepolis. A big eye catching picture depicting some scenes of Shahnameh and the battles of Qajar kings adds to the beauty of the Eram Garden. During Pahlavi period, a great deal of renovations were applied to the Eram Garden and fortunately today it hosts many visitors and mesmerize the eyes of any beholders.

Arg of Karim Khan In Shiraz

Arg of Karim Khan is located in the downtown of Shiraz. This fortress was constructed in Zandiyeh Dynasty upon the order of Karim Khan, the ruler. He hired many professional architects and provided the best materials to build it. The fortress was used as the governors’ place in Zandiyeh and the residential place of local governments in Qajar. The construction of Arg of Karim Khan is a combination of both military and residential architectures. The inner part with beautiful iwans and painted rooms, fountains and gardens masterfully beautify the fortress. All rooms are connected to each other and one can get to every part without stepping outside. The watch towers on four sides of the castle with fosse around it demonstrate the military usage of Karim Khan Citadel. Arg bathhouse is one of the first private bath and was used by the royal family. It was decorated with delightful tiles and makes a nice view. All and all, the whole complex seems like an exciting trip to the past.

Tomb Of Hafez In Shiraz

There is no literature lover who has not heard of Hafez, the famous Persian poems. This prominent Iranian poem was born in Shiraz and after his death, was buried there upon his will. The tomb of Hafez in Shiraz hosts the Persian poet lovers every now and then. The tomb has gone under renovation many times during different eras. The current figure of the tomb is really magnificent. A dome on top of eight columns is what you see at first glance. If you stand under the dome and look above, you would be amazed by the tile works decorated with Moaragh in accordance with Islamic geometric shapes. The gravestone is on top of a platform locating about 7 steps above the ground. The tomb of Hafez in Shiraz is also surrounded by a beautiful garden full of tall green trees and two nice blue pools. If you would like to travel to Shiraz and visit the Tomb of Hafez while you are enjoying your trip to Iran.

Tomb Of Saadi In Shiraz

Geographically located next to the Delgosha Garden in Shiraz which is also known as the birthplace of many famous Iranian artists, the Tomb of Saadi hosts the Persian poet lovers every year. The place where his tomb is located today was his monastery during his elderly. After his death, he was buried there. Unfortunately, his tomb was ruined several times during different eras, but the current tomb of Saadi in Shiraz dates back to about 70 years ago and was heavily inspired by Chehel Sotoun Palace and is a beautiful combination of Iranian old and new style of architecture. The construction looks like a square from outside and the facade is decorated with white stone and tile works. There are eight brown columns on the entrance and to enter you must pass through them. The interior part is an octagonal flourished with marble and azure stone. Nice pools, green gardens, and tall trees surround the tomb of Saadi in Shiraz.

Nasir-Ol-Molk Mosque In Shiraz

Some of our country's cultural heritage can never be described in short terms. After seeing this building, the visitor is concerned about how to begin to describe its beauties. One of the stunning and significant things in this mosque is its tile work. The magic of the art of painting, tiling and the reminiscent layout of the lily of the Shiraz, with a huge stone door of the mosque and a poem of the "Shuride Shirazi" at the entrance of the mosque, amaze the visitors, and art appreciators may spend all the time they have to visit the mosque just to see these wonders. But the magic is on the way; after passing through the Vestibule, we will find one of the most beautiful masterpieces of Moqarnas art in Iran, which is less well-known because of the other characters of the mosque such as the handmade colored glass that was created in 1348 by the hands of the master artist Haj Mirza Ayat. The ceiling of Moqarnas of Astaneh and the reflection of the sound are other awes that the architect of Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque in Shiraz has presented to art history. Although the description of all the beauties of this mosque does not fit even on several pages, Alaedin Travel invites you to visit the magnificent shrine of the mosque with the same colored glass and glowing sparkle of light on hand-woven carpets and among neatly pinned columns in your trip to Iran.

Vakil Historical Bath In Shiraz

Vakil Bath was constructed in Zandiyeh Dynasty upon the order of Karim Khan Zand, the king of that dynasty. Vakil Bath is geographically located in the heart of Isfahan close to many other historical monuments of that era such as Vakil Bazaar and Mosque. This bath benefited from the most updated architectural style of that period and this has made it unique to some extent, for instance, the entrance gate is small and ends to a bigger one through slope. The entrance of the changing room is also angular, all these considerations were to stop letting the hot air out and the cold air in. The most beautiful part of Vakil Bath is Shahneshin which was allocated to the king. The sudatory is covered with magnificent stones, under the cobblestone of this section, narrow tunnels were built to help the hot air circulation and thus keep the bath hot. Pools made of marble stone are other strong points of Vakil Bath. Under the dome ceiling of the bath, paintings of religious and cultural beliefs depict a lot of interests and dreams of people in that era. Vakil Bath is a proper choice for those who are keen on digesting a lot about Iranian cultural heritage.

Delgosha Garden In Shiraz

Geographically located near the Tomb of Saadi, Delgosha Garden in Shiraz is one of the most beautiful gardens of this city which dates back to three eras of Sassanid, Safavid and Qajar. The famous Persian Gardens have three important features in common, first they are located near a water current, then they are walled with tall walls and finally they all have a mansion and a pool inside. Delgosha Garden has a three story mansion in the middle which has two entrance there on two sides. A balcony in the center of the mansion with two columns has a fantastic view of a very lovely pool. The balcony is decorated with Nastaliq and attracts the attention of visitors. In addition, Degosha Garden in Shiraz is also famous for the tall trees of sour orange. To travel to Iran and visit its abundant of attractions.

Narenjestan Qavam House In Shiraz

Built by Ali Khan Qavam al-Molk, in the Qajar period, Narenjestan Qavam is a famous attraction of Shiraz. This traditional and historical house is geographically located near another attraction called Khan Madrassa which makes it possible to enjoy two masterpieces in a short period of time. The entrance gate of Narenjestan Qavam was decorated with delightful brickworks which add to the magnificence of the mansion. A red marble stone inscription with a Quranic verse in accompany with two inscriptions of poems on each side make the entrance of Qavam house. The mansion of this garden is a two-story house on the north part. It was built according to the architectural style of Zand Dynasty. The oil painting on the ceiling will mesmerize any visitors. Zinat al-Molk house on the other side of the street is connected to Qavam house through an underground tunnel and is considered a mystery. The whole sections of this mansion and garden will surely assure you of the value of your trip to Shiraz.