Iran's city of poets and wine — nearby Persepolis ruins, Hafez's tomb, and the legendary scent of Persian roses.
Shiraz is the city of Persian poets — the tombs of Hafez and Saadi are pilgrimage sites where Iranians sit and recite poetry aloud. Persepolis, the Persian Empire's capital 2,500 years ago, is an hour away. The Nasir ol-Molk "pink mosque" is one of the world's most beautiful interiors.
2.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
March–May or September–October — best weather
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Persepolis (UNESCO)
- 🕌 Nasir ol-Molk — pink mosque
- 📖 Hafez Tomb
- 🌹 Eram Garden (UNESCO)
- 🏰 Arg of Karim Khan — citadel
- 🛒 Vakil Bazaar
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