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| Shiraz Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Shahe Cheragh Shahe Cheragh Shiraz is the capital of Fars province, one of the most beautiful, historical cities in the world. Farsi (Persian or Parsi) the language of Ancient Fars (Pars), has become the official language of Iran (Persia). Shiraz with more than 850,000 inhabitants situated in southwestern Iran, in the inland around 200 km from the Persian Gulf, at an elevation of 1,800 metres above sea level. Different people have lived in the Fars province such as the Aryans, the Samis and the Turks, who worked together to form the Iranian culture. The first Capital of Fars, some 2500 years ago, was Pasargad. It was also the capital of Achaemenid King Cyrus the Great The ceremonial capital of his successor, Darius I (or Darius the Great), and his son Xerxes, was Persepolis Today, only the ruins of these two capitals remain. Stakhr was another capital of Fars. It was established by the Sassanids and lasted until Shiraz finally assumed the role of the regional capital. Shiraz is also the birthplace and resting place of the great Persian poets Hafez and Saadi There are two remarkable monuments in Shiraz. One is dedicated to Hafez, the master of Persian lyrical poetry. The other one is dedicated to Sa'adi, the author of the famous Golestan, a book of sonnets called the Garden of Roses. According to Islamic historians, Shiraz came into existence only after the Arab conquest of Iran. The Arab invasion, in fact, contributed to its importance and by the 13th century, Shiraz had grown into one the largest and most popular Islamic cities of the era. Shiraz lies spread out like an immense garden on a green plain at the foot of the Tang Allah-o-Akbar Mountains. The most interesting buildings in Shiraz are located in the old part of the town. Among them are about a dozen mosques, some with bulb- shaped domes, and others with pear shaped domes and cupolas. These mosques are mostly scattered in among the old houses. The Masjid-e-Vakil (the Regent Mosque) has an impressive portal containing faience panels in floral designs with various shades and colors on each side. The northern iwan (verandah) is decorated with shrubs and flowers, mainly rose bushes. The ceiling in Mihrab Chamber (altar) is covered with small cupolas resting on twisted columns. Vakil Bazaar, which is close by, was built by Karim Khan Zand. Here silversmiths and jewelers still apply their trades of exquisite inlay work. Persian carpets and other traditional Persian handicrafts may also be purchased in the Vakil Bazaar. About 50 km. Northwest of Shiraz, at the foot of the rahmat Mountains, one encounters the vast platform and remains of Persepolis, the grand ceremonial Capital built by Darius I (Darius the Great) and his successors some 2500 years ago. Archeologists are still combing through the debris and ashes that have covered Persepolis since Alexander the Great destroyed it in 330 BC. Most of the structures have already been revealed Pasargad is located about 77 km away from Persepolis. It was built by Cyrus the Great. Among the interesting sites at Pasargad is a stone platform 80 m. long and 18 m. wide. It is believed to have been the foundation of a palace. Close by are the ruins of a building called the Prison of Solomon which was probably a fire temple. The most important monument in Pasargad is undoubtedly the tomb of Cyrus the Great. It has seven broad steps leading to the sepulcher, which measures 534m. in length by 531m in width and has a low and narrow entrance. When Alexander the Great looted and destroyed Persepolis, he paid a visit to the tomb of Cyrus. It is recorded that he commanded Aristobulus, one of his warriors, to enter the monument. Inside he found a golden bed, a table set with drinking vessels, a gold coffin, some ornaments studded with precious stones and an inscription of the tomb, which reads: "Passer-by, I am Cyrus the Great, I have given the Persians an empire and I have ruled over Asia. So do not envy me for this tomb." __________Sights Edit This Sa'di tomb in Shiraz the capital of Fars province Sa'di tomb in Shiraz the capital of Fars province Ehsan Pahloosai from Shiraz city Bagh-e Eram (Eram Garden) BAG-E ERAM, a famous and beautiful garden at Shiraz. Its site close to the embankment of the Rudkhana-ye Kushk was formerly on the northwestern fringe of the city but is now well inside the greatly expanded urban area. The present garden and mansion are not very old but, like the other famous gardens of Shiraz, may well have replaced an earlier foundation. Forsat Shirazi, a contemporary of Fasa'i, praised the Bag-e Eram for its beautiful flowers, refreshing air, tall cypresses (a stately, beautiful cypress tree there known as sarv-e naz has long been a major tourist attraction), fragrant myrtles, flowing wa of the constructional work and praises of the then owner Nasir-al-Molk. After the coup d'etat of 1332 - 5./1953 and the exile of the Qashqa'i brothers, who in the meantime had regained ownership of the Bag-e Eram, the government confiscated the garden and later on gave it to Pahlavi University (now the University of Shiraz). During this period the former mud walls were replaced with iron railings, old trees were cut down to make room for lawns, and a broad street named Eram Boulevard was laid out on the northwest side. Early during the revolution of 1357 5./1978-79. the Qashqa'is repossessed the garden; shortly afterward its owner Khosrow Khan dedicated it to the people of Shiraz. The garden has now been made into a botanical garden and the mansion has been assigned to the Faculty of Law of the university. The Tomb of Hafez Hafez' tomb is the closest to the town centre. Built in 1953 in a garden, the mausoleum is a small open pavilion; inside which is a marble tombstone with several of the poets' verses. One of the nicest teahouses (chaikhaneh) in Shiraz is in the grounds of Hafez, set around a rectangular pool. You can sit around on cushions sip a cup of tea, or rose water while reflecting on his poetry. Hafez spent most of his life in his native town and died there in 1389. He is considered the undisputed master of the ghazal1, and his poems reflect a richness and a subtlety unequalled even by the other great talent, Saadi The Tomb of Saadi Saadi died in 1291 at the age of 100. He asked for the following inscription on his tomb: "From the tomb of Saadi, son of Shiraz - The perfume of love escapes - Thou shalt smell it still one thousand years after his death." The many Iranians who come to visit these gardens of rest briefly place two fingers on the flag-stone of their favorite poet as a gesture of tribute. Contributors February 28, 2005 change by giorgio [Add Sight] Masjed-e Vakil Edit This The Regent's Mosque is especially famous for its large prayer hall (75 meters long, 36 meters wide) covered with small cupolas resting on forty-eight twisted columns cut out of one single block of stone type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Shah Cheragh Edit This A very famous Mausoleum Mosque. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] The tomb of Hafez Edit This The mausoleum of one of Iran's greatest poets Hafez (1300 - 1389) type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The tomb of Saadi Edit This The mausoleum of one of Iran's greatest poets Saadi. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Arge Karim khani Edit This It's located in south of Shiraz.It's so beautiful . type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] Eram Garden Edit This BAG-E ERAM, a famous and beautiful garden at Shiraz. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Bazaar-e Vakil Edit This One of the most famous Bazaars in Iran type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _________Attractions Edit This World famous "Persian Gardens" and Parks with magnificent trees and beautiful collection of flowers are one of the town's attractions. Long wide shadowy avenues lead from one side of the city to another. They are an incitement to leisurely wanderings during fiesta time. Some of the places you have to plan to visit include the 10th-century Friday (Masjid i Jumeh Attiq) Mosque the 12th-century New Mosque Bag i Aram Palace (restored) the Pars Museum (ancient manuscripts) the Vakil Mosque (beautiful tilework) and the tombs of poets Saadi and Hafiz. Shop for gold and silver rugs and inlay work at the 18th-century Vakil bazaar. Exemplary modern achievements, including remarkable hotels and very striking university buildings are conducive to a pleasant stay. Because of the city's altitude (1,600 meters) the climate is extremely pleasant. It is very mild in winter and not too hot in summer. Nearby Persepolis and the international fame of its annual art festival have confirmed Shiraz as a tourist center. 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