Iran
Shiraz, Iran: City of Poets and Gardens
A guide to Shiraz’s autumnal walks in Eram Garden and visits to the tomb of Hafez.
Fast facts
- Country
- Iran
- Region
- Fars Province
- Climate
- Semi-arid with mild springs and autumns
- Population
- Approx. 1.8 million (2023)
- Known for
- Persian poetry tombs, traditional bazaars, historic mosques, Persian gardens
Shiraz is an Iranian city known for its literary history and historic gardens.
The city offers a range of architectural sites, including the Vakil Mosque and the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, often visited during spring and autumn when the weather is mild. Shiraz’s bazaars and tea houses provide a window into everyday life while the tombs of Hafez and Saadi attract visitors interested in Persian poetry.
Traditional Persian gardens such as Eram Garden feature seasonal blooms and offer a quiet contrast to the bustling urban areas. The city’s layout and historic sites reflect centuries of cultural and political history in southern Iran.
Hafez’s Tomb
Visit the mausoleum of Hafez, where locals read poetry amid cypress trees, especially lively during spring festivals.
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
See stained glass in morning light at Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, known locally as the Pink Mosque, best in early hours.
Eram Garden Walks
Walk Eram Garden’s cypress-lined paths in autumn when the weather cools and seasonal flowers are in bloom.
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