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Shiraz, known as city of love, gardens and poetry, located in the south west of Iran, and on the river bank of a seasonal river called “Khoshk River” (Dry River) enjoys a moderate climate in autumn & winter, has been a regional trade center for over a thousand years. The city is known for its laidback atmosphere as well as its many historical and natural sites. This enchantress of the city leaves all visitors enamored with its attractions ranging from the ruins of the ancient Achaemenid capital in Persepolis & Naqsh-e Rustam and the mysterious cube of Zoroaster, the final resting place of Cyrus the Great in Pasargadae, the ruins of Bishapur and the lush Eram and Jahan Nama gardens as well as extravagant Qajar mansions & houses, and striking mosques.
If you are interested in visiting Hafez Tomb in Shiraz, don’t forget to take the horoscope with the Divan of Hafez. Hafez is one of the most popular poets in Iran, as well as the most well-known Iranian poet in the world. Every year, millions of tourists visit the mausoleum of this famous Iranian poet.
SAADI, THE GREAT TRAVELER PERSIAN POET OF ALL TIME.Carry on reading a rich article about this famous poet here :that better known by his pen name Saadi. was a major Persian poet.Saadi is widely recognized as one of the greatest poets of the classical literary tradition, earning him the nickname "Master of Speech".
Shiraz, the capital city of Fars province, with its rich depth of culture and art and fantastic climate has always been the canon of attention for travellers. Visiting its monuments and historical sites, art museums, breathing in its gardens and walking through its bazars, is the taste of eastern life. Come with us to have a review on some highlights.
Baghe Jahan Nama or Jahan Nama garden is one of the oldest gardens of Shiraz which is being fed with Rokni river. This garden probably is dates back to Safavid era , but after the extinction of the Safavid Dynasty , this garden almost destroyed . In the reign of Karim Khan Zand, this garden was renovated and they built a pavilion in it .
