Introduction to all tourist attractions in Shiraz for all four seasons

Historical places andTourist attractions in Shiraz

Surely, you know that Shiraz is one of the most unique cities in Iran, where you can find stunning attractions like the Vakil Complex and the tomb of famous poets.

Getting to know Shiraz, the most beloved city in Iran

Imagine being in a place like Shiraz during the wonderful days of Ordibehesht, when the hustle and bustle of Nowruz is absent, and garden flowers bloom.orange blossomsYour eyes will be captivated, while you are enchanted by the scent of colorful flowers at the same time.

Due to the numerous attractions in Shiraz, many tourists are eager to visit this city, which is why we focus on tourism.SelMagzToday, we are introducing the tourist attractions of Shiraz so you can learn more about the most beloved city in Iran.

Tourist attractions in Shiraz

Historical attractions of Shiraz

As previously mentioned, Shiraz is one of the most famous tourist and historical destinations in Iran, attracting many local and international tourists, such as:

Karin Khan Citadel
The Diwan House
Delgosha Garden
Eram Garden
The Castle of Kakha
Jahan Nama Garden
Ali Murtaza Well
Afif Abad Garden
Abu Nasr Palace
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque
Chahaltan Garden
Khan School
Naranjestan Qavam Garden
The Kolah Farangi Mansion in the Bagh-e Nazar, and many more.

Museums of Shiraz

Among the museums in Shiraz are

Haft Tanan Museum (Stone Museum)
Paris Museum (Farangi Hats)
The Natural History and Technology Museum.

Haft Tanan Museum

Religious attractions in Shiraz

One of the main religious tourist attractions in Shiraz that brings many visitors to the city every year is the tomb of the son of Imam Musa Kazem (A) and brother of Imam Reza (A).Imam Reza(A).

Over the centuries, the economic and social structure of Shiraz has been shaped by the shrines of various Imams in this city. It is said that some descendants of Musa bin Jafar, the seventh Imam of Shia Islam, sought refuge in Shiraz during the Abbasid Caliphate’s rule. According to various accounts, some died of natural causes or were killed by the Abbasid ruler, and their shrines became pilgrimage sites for Shia believers, like Shah Cheragh, which took almost four hundred years to be uncovered by Shiraz’s Seljuq rulers, and Ali bin Hamze from the Buyid era. Identifying these graves at any time had bases in Islamic Hadiths and narratives according to historical documents and evidence.

The exquisite tile and mirror work in their architecture is also very impressive.

The shrine of Shah Cheragh
Imamzade Ali bin Hamze
Armenian Church
The sacred shrine of Sayyed Aladdin Hussein (A)
The sacred shrine of Sayyed Mir Mohammad (A)
Grand Mosque of Atigh
Nasir Al-Mulk Mosque is among the religious attractions of Shiraz.

Tombs of Celebrities in Shiraz

Shiraz is a city of literature and culture, and literature enthusiasts feel thrilled to visit the tombs of Hafez, Saadi, and Khajoo of Kerman.

Hafez’s Tomb
Saadi’s Tomb
Tomb of Cyrus the Great
Tomb of Shah Shoja
The tomb of Khajoo of Kerman is among the celebrity tombs in Shiraz.

Hafez's Tomb

Natural Attractions of Shiraz

Now, we arrive at introducing the natural attractions of the beautiful city of Shiraz:

Qaleh Bandar Park
Bagh-e Bamu National Park
Rokn Abad
Heft Barm Resort
Chah Maski Resort
Ghareh Agaj River
Sabzposhan Mountain
Shiraz Bird Park
Joooshk Spring
Dast Arjan Lake
Qalat Village
Pir Benab
Xargan Spring
Kohmareh Serakhi Waterfall
Cheshmeh Salmani Resort
Fire Temple Resort is one of the natural attractions in the beautiful city of Shiraz.

Interestingly, the bubbling springs act as healing waters, contributing to the flourishing of the tourism industry in the province.

Qalat Village

Natural attractions around Shiraz

Nature tourism and natural attractions in Shiraz have their specific followers who visit them in every season.

1. Sheshpir Spring in Shiraz

2. Maharloo Lake

Located 15 kilometers from Shiraz, it is home to various birds and plants and serves as a beautiful lake for migratory birds.

3. Tang Bostanak

120 kilometers from Shiraz in the Kamfiruz region, it features cool and green summers and cold, frosty winters.

4. Shahpour Cave

The most mysterious cave in Iran is located near the city of Bishapur. At the mouth of the cave, there is a large statue of Shapur I, along with two stone inscriptions: one describing the setup of the statue and the other translating the inscriptions of Rajab.

5. Tang Tizab

Located 90 kilometers from Shiraz, next to a river that flows from the mountain of Sepidan.

Tang Tizab

Green Spaces in Shiraz

In 2008, Shiraz allocated 12.7 square meters of green space per capita. Currently, there are 118 green spaces and parks in Shiraz, including 70 neighborhood parks and 48 city parks, making the total area of parks in Shiraz 2,170,550 square meters, with 128,044 square meters belonging to neighborhood parks and 2,042,506 square meters to city parks. Additionally, Azadi Park with an area of 204,191 square meters is considered the largest park in Shiraz.