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Shiraz

A guide to Shiraz’s autumnal walks in Eram Garden and visits to the tomb of Hafez.

Weather
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Currency
IRR ﷼
Language
فارسی · Persian
Best time
Mar–May · Oct
Timezone
IRST · GMT+3:30
Visa
Visa required
About Shiraz

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.

01 · CULTURE

Hafez’s Tomb

Visit the mausoleum of Hafez, where locals read poetry amid cypress trees, especially lively during spring festivals.

02 · ARCHITECTURE

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.

03 · NATURE

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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