Shiraz

Shiraz is the land of poetry and literature in Iran. In this article Persiana Travel and Tourism Agency help you to get familiar with Shiraz, its history, religious centers, shopping centers, entertainment centers and historical monuments.

Introduction of Shiraz

Shiraz is one of the big cities of Iran and is located in the central part of Fars province at an altitude of 1486 meters above sea level. The city is located in the mountainous region of the Zagros, which is of special importance in terms of strategy and preservation of Shiraz. Shiraz is the sixth most populous city in Iran, the cultural capital of Iran, the second literary city in the world and the third religious city in Iran due to the presence of the shrine of Shah Cheragh. According to the last general population and housing census in 2016, the population of Shiraz is 1,565,572. With the inclusion of residents of the suburbs, the population reaches 1,869,001.

Shiraz is known as the city of poetry and flowers. Furthermore, Shiraz houses the tombs of poets such as Hafez and Saadi. Shiraz includes an important part of the history of the ancient and great civilization of Iran due to its many historical, cultural, religious and natural attractions.

The social and economic structure of Shiraz has become a place for local exchanges of goods between farmers, monogamists and nomads such as the Qashqai tribe because of its relative centrality in the South Zagros region and being located in a relatively fertile area. Moreover, Shiraz has been on the route of commercial roads to ports in southern Iran, such as Bushehr, but this role has been diminished by the construction of a railway network to other Iranian ports. The administrative and military center of Shiraz has also caused a lot of developments in this city. Existence of many important industries and factories, exquisite agriculture and handicrafts have always been an important part of the economy of Shiraz and its suburbs. The people of Shiraz speak Persian with a Shirazi accent and most of them are Shiites.

History of Shiraz

In this section, we want to have an overview of the history of Shiraz. The capital of the historical province of Fars is the city of Shiraz. This is one of the oldest and most unique cities in Fars’s province. Shiraz is located in the neighborhood of cities such as Firoozabad, Kazerun, Fasa, Abadeh, Neyriz and Estahban. Historical evidence and studies on historical monuments in Shiraz indicate that the city is 6500 years old. Shiraz has been the capital of the dynasties several times throughout history, and even this issue is mentioned in the tablets of Persepolis. That is why the city of Shiraz has many historical monuments and hosts many tourists from all over the world every day.

Moreover, Shiraz was founded and restored by the Umayyads in 693 and came into existence under successive dynasties in the 9th, 10th and 11th centuries AD. In the thirteenth century, Shiraz developed so much that many scientists and artists came together and made this city the center of Iranian culture and art. Most of the development of Shiraz is related to the reign of Zandieh, and most of the historical monuments are belonged to this dynasty. Shiraz is known as the city of poets, literature, and flowers. It is also extremely lovable due to the many orchards and fruit trees that can be seen in this city. For example, Eram Garden, Delgosha Garden and many other gardens are the symbol of Shiraz as the city of gardens. Shiraz has important Jewish and Christian communities, although most of the citizens are Muslim.

Climate and weather of Shiraz

The city of Shiraz, from Derak Mountain looks very dreamy that this view can be seen from most places such as Shiraz university and lofty hotels. The climate of Fras province is very diverse and the city of Shiraz has the cleanest and best climate in Iran. Weather is one of the issues that many travelers pay attention to and choose their travel time accordingly. The climate of the city of Shiraz changes in different seasons, but in general, the climate and climate of Shiraz is considered as semi-arid weather. The weather of Shiraz is hot in summer with an average temperature of 38.8 ° C and in winter, the average temperature is lower than freezing in January and February.

Despite the fact that Shiraz is being in a relatively dry climate, severe weather fluctuations are not uncommon. The highest temperature was recorded 43.2 degrees Celsius (109.8 degrees Fahrenheit) and the lowest temperature was recorded -14 degrees Celsius (7 degrees Fahrenheit) in Shiraz. But the best time to travel to Shiraz is April and May and in autumn. Here it is some information about the climate of Shiraz with more details:

Shiraz has a cool and very attractive weather in spring with gentle winds, scattered rainfall and an average temperature of 17 degrees. This city is  famous for its spring and the pleasant aroma of orange spring. Shiraz has a hot and dry climate in summer, with an average temperature of 30 ° C. An average temperature of Shiraz is 20 degrees Celsius in autumn. So, you can visit to all the tourist attractions of Shiraz and sometimes enjoy the rain in this beautiful city. Shiraz has an average temperature of about 5 degrees Celsius in winter, and in this season the probability of rain and snow is high.

Famous sights

Shiraz sights are one of the most visited tourist areas in Iran. In addition to the pleasure of sightseeing, this city also offers you the chance to explore the pure nature. A few of these sights are as below:

• Nasir Al Mulk Mosque or Pink Mosque: It is one of the most unique and spectacular mosques of Iran is located in Shiraz. You might say why the Pink Mosque? This is because of the use of 7-color and pink tiles in this mosque.
• Persepolis: Persepolis was the first civilized Iranian city built by Darius the Great which is located near Shiraz. The Achaemenid dynasty conquered half of the world and formed one of the largest kingdoms in the world and chose Persepolis as their capital.
• Eram Garden of Shiraz: Eram Garden is one of the famous tourist attractions of Shiraz and is an example of a pavilion garden. This garden is very popular among tourists due to its citrus trees and a long street with magnificent cedars on its sides.
• Hafez’s Tomb: Hafez is the great poet of the eighth century of Iran and one of the famous speakers of the world. His tomb is located in Shiraz.
• Qavam Narenjestan Garden: Ghavam Narenjestan Garden is better known as “Ghavam Garden” and was built during the reign of Nasser al-Din Shah, by order of Ali Mohammad Khan (Qawam al-Mulk II) in Shiraz. It is well-known for its citrus trees and amazing pavilion.
• Karim Khan Citadel: Karim Khan Citadel is one of the relics of Zandieh era in the center of Shiraz. After declaring Shiraz as his capital, Karim Khan Zand chose this citadel for living.
• Vakil Bazaar of Shiraz: Vakil Bazaar was built by order of Karim Khan Zand and is one of the oldest and most famous traditional Iranian bazaars. This bazaar is located in the center of Shiraz and has a very beautiful architecture

According to this article Shiraz is a historical and touristic city of Iran with numerous monuments that only some of them mentioned above. If you are passionate about history and culture, Shiraz would be a best choice as your trip destination. Persiana Travel and Tourism Agency offers you a great tour to this beautiful city.