Shiraz
Celebrated as the heartland of Persian culture for over 2000 years, Shiraz has become synonymous with education, nightingales, poetry and wine. It was one of the most important cities in the medieval Islamic world and was the Iranian capital during the Zand dynasty (AD 1747–79), when many of its most beautiful buildings were built or restored.
Highlight:
- Nasir-al-Molk mosque
- Karim khan citadel
- Vakil Bath
- Vakil mosque
- Hafezieh Tomb
Languages spoken | Persian (English local guide) |
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Area (km2) | 240 |
Country name | Iran |