Shiraz | City, History, Wine, & Facts | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Shiraz, city, capital of Fars ostan (province) in southwestern Iran. Famous for its wine, it is both a historic site and an attractive modern city, with gardens, shrines, and mosques. It became a Muslim center rivaling Baghdad under the Timurid dynasty and was the capital of the Zand dynasty.
Shiraz - Wikipedia
WEBShiraz is located in the south of Iran and the northwest of Fars province. It is built in a green plain at the foot of the Zagros Mountains 1,500 metres (4,900 feet) above sea level . Shiraz is 800 kilometres (500 mi) south of Tehran .
8 Fascinating Things to Do in Shiraz, Iran - NOMADasaurus
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Shiraz is known as the city of roses, poets, education and wine. This charming city is buzzing with culture, history older than 2,500 years and some of the most beautiful gardens you've ever stepped into - these are just some of …
Shiraz travel - Lonely Planet | Iran, Middle East
WEBMiddle East. 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 ...
All About Shiraz - A Full Travel Guide To Iran's City Of Gardens …
WEBNov 12, 2022 · Iran’s fifth-most populous city is located in the southwest of the country and serves as the capital of Fars Province (that name alone should tell you about the importance of this region in Persian culture), and lies only 60 kilometers from Persepolis.
Visiting Shiraz: Discovering the Cultural Heart of Iran
WEBSep 25, 2023 · Shiraz, located in the Fars Province, is one of the most beautiful historical and cultural cities of Iran and is known as the cultural heart of Iran. According to archaeological research, the history of this city dates back 7,000 years.
Shiraz Travel Guide + 17 Things To Do In Shiraz - The Adventures …
WEBIn this Shiraz Travel Guide, I’ll share the best things to do in Shiraz, where to stay, and more. I can also recommend picking up a copy of Bradt’s Iran guidebook to help you start planning your trip.
History of Shiraz - Wikipedia
WEBShiraz is founded in Pars Province, a central area for Persian civilisation. The earliest reference to Shiraz is on Elamite clay tablets dated to 2000 BC, found in June 1970 during digging for the construction of a brick kiln in the southwest corner of the city.
Shiraz | Persia | Shiraz History | Shiraz Tour | Iran Destination
WEBShiraz is located in the northern temperate region and its climate is cold. But due to the high altitude of the sea from its spots, such as Kazerun and Genaveh is much cooler. Its rainfall is in autumn, winter and early spring seasons.
Shiraz - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBShiraz is an important city in Southern Iran. About 1.4 million people live there. Shiraz is the fourth biggest city in Iran by population, and is the capital of Fars Province . Arg of Karim Khan, Capital of Iran during the Zand dynasty.
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