Fars

Persepolis

Persepolis consists of the palaces of the Achaemenid kings whose construction began six years BC, at the behest of Darius I of the great kings of the Achaemenid dynasty; , They continued to build it. According to documents available in ancient writings and inscriptions from ancient Iran, the construction process of the Persepolis complex took 6 to 5 years. This magnificent Persian monument, located on the slopes of Mount Rahmat (Mount Mehr), near the city of Shiraz, was numbered 1 in year 2 by national registration and in year 2 by number 1 in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to Western antiquities experts, the Persepolis monument has a length equal to four times the width of the Athens Acropolis. According to the clay and rock inscriptions discovered in Persepolis, the original name of this complex was Parseh. Also these writings, which have survived from the Sassanid era, show that at that time there were also a hundred columns. The Europeans call this place Persepolis, which means "center of Persian civilization" or "city of Parsian".

Haafezieh

Hafezieh or Tomb of Hafez is the name of a tomb complex in the north of the city of Shiraz and to the south of the Quran Gate, which houses the tomb of Hafez Shirazi. It is a 2-hectare complex consisting of two main parts of the south and north aisles. The two main sections are separated by a 2-meter-long hall consisting of 2 stone pillars 2 meters high. Apart from these two courtyards, the Memorial Complex today includes two eastern and western sections, which are the eastern part of the tomb, the average family and the western part of the tomb of the Qavam family. There are more graves in the western part of the memorial, most of which belong to poets and mystics of different eras. The eastern and western parts of Hafizieh have been open to the public in recent years and have been restricted before.

Saadi's Tomb

Saadi's tomb is one of the most important sights of Shiraz. Saadiyeh was originally Saadi's khanqah, and he spent his late life there. For the first time in the seventh century, the famous minister of Abaqa Khan built a tomb above Saadi's tomb, Shamsuddin Muhammad Saheb Divani. In the year 9, according to Yaqub Zulqadr, the Persian ruler destroyed the Khanate of Sheikh, leaving no trace of it. On the order of Karim Khan Zand in the year AH, a two storey masonry building was erected over the Sheikh's tomb. In one of the lower-storey rooms on the east side of the corridor leading to the second-floor staircase, was Saadi's tomb, surrounded by a wooden miracle. Later, blind poet Shirazi (Fasih al-Molk) was buried in another room on the west side of the corridor.

Pasargad

Pasargad is a memorial to the glorious Achaemenid era. Historic structures include Pasargad Mosque, Pasargad Persian Garden, Gate Palace, Bar General Palace, Dedicated Palace, Two Towers, Stone Tower, Mozaffari Caravanserai and Royal Garden Fountains. The most prominent attraction of this historical complex is the tomb of Cyrus the Great, formerly known as Mashhad Mother Solomon. The Pasargad Collection was listed as the fifth Iranian work on the UNESCO World Heritage List on July 5.

Gavam Narenjestan Garden

The Orange Qavam Garden, popularly known as the Qavam Garden, the Orange Garden Museum and the Qavam al-Molk Garden, was built between 6 and 6 solar years under the rule of Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, on the orders of Ali Mohammad Khan Qavam. The garden is made up of two exterior parts (the Museum of Orange) and the interior (the Zintulmuluk House), which are connected by a tunnel. It was used as an office or a place for conducting political, military affairs, and meeting with representatives of foreign governments. In the 2nd year, the Orange building was donated to the University of Shiraz and was held by the Asian Institute under the supervision of Professor Arthur Epham Pope, a renowned Iranologist between the years of 1 and 2 years. The complex has an area of ​​2 square meters and its buildings on both the north and south sides have an area of ​​2 square meters. Other buildings in the complex include Gchineh Bath, Hosseiniyeh Qavam, Qawam School (Iraqi House), Andrew Qavam (Zint al-Muluk's House), Qavam House (Narangestan) and Qavam Private Bath. This work was registered on May 6, 2009 in the Iranian National Heritage List.

Eram Garden of Shiraz

Shiraz Eram Garden is a historical Iranian garden in the city of Shiraz and includes several monuments and botanical gardens. The garden, which existed under the rule of many dynasties such as Al Inju and Al Isaac, owes its present form most to the changes that Karim Khan Zand made. During the Qajar era, the leaders of the Qashqai tribe owned the garden for five years, and during this period, built a garden. Then, during the reign of Nasser al-Din Shah, another building was erected in the garden, which was completed within a few years. The second mansion built in the garden is still in place, but unfortunately visitors cannot visit it. The three-storeyed mansion in the garden was built in imitation of Zandieh's architectural style and is one of the masterpieces of Qajar architecture in terms of architecture and decoration. On the arches of this building are pictures of the battles of the Shahnameh and the battles of the Qajar kings. The Eram Garden of Shiraz is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Iran.

Shiraz Shapuri House

The Shiraz Shapuri House dates back to the early Pahlavi period and is located in Shiraz, Anvari Street, opposite Ahlie Street. The work was founded between the years 1 and 2 by the famous architect Abulqasim Eng, Shirazi and belonged to Abdul Saheb Shapouri of the great merchants of Shiraz. Shapuri's home and garden is a valuable example of its time and represents innovation and design in the design, layout and structure. Innovations in the structure of the garden have made it a European Iranian garden. Valuable features of Shapuri's mansion architecture include Western (ornamental) facade decorations, circular and gypsum columns, and Achaemenid design tiling on the upper porch. This work was registered on September 21, 2008 as one of Iran's national monuments.

Nasir al-Molk Mosque

The mosque of Nasir al-Molk was built by Mirza Hassan Ali Khan, one of the Lords of Shiraz known as Nasir al-Molk, and it took about two years (from 2 to 6 AH). In the northern part of the mosque, there is a very large courtyard with a large arched entrance and its roof is adorned with colored tiles. In total, the mosque has 2 entrances and 2 east and west niches. The Nasir al-Molk Mosque has two north and south porches that are not very similar, the northern porch is much more beautiful than the south porch. Restoration of the mosque has begun many years ago, and experts are trying to do it in accordance with the latest international standards. The mosque is located on the south side of Lotfali Khan Zand Street, near Shah Cheragh and in the al-Nasir al-Molk alley.

Shiraz Lawyer Bath

Shiraz Lawyer's Bath, built by Karim Khan Zand, in downtown Shiraz as a public bath, is a perfect example of Zandieh's architectural progress. It is famous for its beautifully applied art, so that it attracts every viewer and tourist. The bathroom is next to the mosque and the Lawyer's Bazaar, two other highlights of the Zandiyah era. The Lawyer's Bath was one of the largest baths of its time and was designed and built with the most advanced architectural principles of the time. For example, to keep the lawyer's bathroom warm, the entrance to the bathroom is a two-step process, in which you must first enter the bathroom through a small door and then pass through a gentle incline. The main entrance would arrive. They also have an angled bathroom cloakroom entrance to control the entry and exit of cold air into the bathroom.

Zintulmuluk House

Zint al-Muluk House is one of the historical Qajar houses in Shiraz, which was built around the year 6 AH by Ali Mohammad Khan Qavam al-Mulk and finished in the year AH. Located on the west side of the orange garden of Qavam, the house, which was the residence of Zint al-Mulkam Qavami, daughter of Qavam al-Mulkim IV, is located on the west side of the Orange Garden and is connected to the garden by an underground path. Pictures of animals, birds and painted flowers and shrubs can be seen on the wooden roof of the house. The King's Hall also decorates the west side of the building with beautiful mirrors and plaster. Today, the basement of the house is widely used as a gallery where the sculptures of all the prominent figures of Shiraz are publicly displayed. Zint al-Muluk's house was registered in the list of Iranian national monuments on December 5, 2009.

The Quran Gate of Shiraz

The gate of the Quran of Shiraz was built by the order of Azad al-Dawlah Dilmi. The reason for its name is the Qur'an, which was ordered by the emir to allow travelers to travel safely under it. The arch, which had been deteriorating over time, was rebuilt by Karim Khan Zand during the Zandie period. A room was added to the reconstruction, and two large volumes of the great Qur'an were inserted into the script by Sultan Ibn Ibn Shahrokh Timurid. These Quran, known as "My Seventeen Quran", have been transferred to the Pars Museum of Shiraz. The Quranic gate, which suffered extensive damage in the Qajar period due to several earthquakes, was repaired by Mohammed Zaki Khan Nouri and on both sides created rooms as checkpoints. They also built a storeroom next to the gate, which was filled with Runkenabad water and used by passers-by. In the past, this building was also called the Koran arch.

Tomb of Kerman Khajawi

Kerman Khajavi Tomb in the north of Shiraz, on the slope of Sabi Mountain and at the beginning of the Shiraz-Isfahan road, is located in the Kerman Khajavi Garden and has a remarkable architecture. His grave overlooks the Qur'an. The famous spring water of Roknabad also passes by the tomb of Khaju. The tomb was built in the 6th century with the credit of the Fars Cultural Department. The tomb is located in a roofless area with two columns at the top and bottom. In the midst of this historic site there is a tomb on which the surface is curved. There is no inscription on this tomb by a buried person, and all that is seen is a verse from Surah al-Rahman. The construction of the tomb of Khajavi Kermani is number 1 on the National Iranian List of Works.

Pasargad stone tower (Solomon prison)

The Pasargad stone tower, also known as Solomon's prison, belongs to the early Achaemenid Empire and is located in the ancient site of Pasargadae. Some archaeologists believe that the building is a remnant of Cyrus the Great, known in the Islamic era as Solomon Prison. The features of this monument are its architectural resemblance to the tomb of Cyrus the Great, which is referred to as one of the Achaemenid architectural masterpieces. The design of the tower is made up of four blocks of stone blocks in the form of a tower, unfortunately today only one wall is left.

World Garden

As with other famous gardens of Shiraz, Jahanmaz has its own splendor. They are referred to as Shiraz's oldest garden, and include Hafizieh, the Haftan Museum Garden, the Quran Gate, Mount Sabi, the Shiraz National Garden, the Cradle of View, the National Library of Documents, and more. The garden, which was at the height of its glory at the time of Timur Kurgani's stay in Shiraz, attracted such a person to his beauty that he built a garden around his hometown of Samarkand. The Garden of Wonderland mentions this garden as Zintaldenia. British politician Lord Karzen during the Qajar era was among those who portrayed the world garden in his book Iran and the Case of Iran. French tourist and jeweler, Chardonnay and the opportunity of al-Dawlah Shirazi are other celebrities who have described the garden.

Citadel of Karim Khan

The citadel of Karim Khan is located in the center of Shiraz and dates back to the reign of Zandiyah. After the election of Shiraz as the capital and the construction of the citadel by Karim Khan Zand, the place became known as the citadel of Karim Khan. During the Pahlavi dynasty, the citadel was used as a prison, which caused some damage to it. In year 2, the citadel of Karim Khan was transferred to the Department of Culture and Art of the time. The grand monument is now managed by the Fars Province Heritage Organization and has begun a few years ago. This work was registered on June 1, 2009 as a National Register of Iran.

Go to Kazeroon plain

The Kazeroon Brom Plain, or Promenade, is the largest oak plain in Iran, located 2 kilometers east of Kazeroun in Fars province. The Cattell Caravanserai, Iran's only rock caravanserai, is located in the middle of the Brom Plain. Brom plain has significant vegetation and animal life. In addition to oak, other forest species, such as peanut, kiwi, and arjan, are found in the plain and play an important role in tempering and temperate the southern regions of the country. One of the most important animal species in the Brom Plain is the Yellow Deer. Much of the Brom Plain is located in the Arjan and Parishan Biosphere Reserve.

Aboureihan Outer Observatory

Aboureihan Bouroni Observatory at Shiraz University is the second largest observatory in the country after Maragheh inaugurated in 2008 and has been ranked first among the active and professional observatories in astronomical research and observation. The goals of this research center include professional astronomy and astrophysics observations, student training and astronomy knowledge dissemination.