About Shiraz
Shiraz is one of Iran's major cities, home to around 1,249,942 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Shiraz
1
Arg of Karim Khan
2
Shah Cheragh
3
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
4
Jame’e Atigh Mosque
5
Vakil Mosque
6
Narenjestan Ghavam museum
7
Khan-e Zinat ol-Molk House
8
Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
Budget travel
Free things to do in Shiraz
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Jame’e Atigh Mosque
Vakil Mosque
Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Arg of Karim Khan
- Visit Shah Cheragh
- Visit Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
- Eat at Haft khan
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Jame’e Atigh Mosque
- Visit Vakil Mosque
- Visit Narenjestan Ghavam museum
- Eat at Shater Abbas
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Khan-e Zinat ol-Molk House
- Visit Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
- Visit Delgosha Garden
- Eat at Sharzeh Restaurant
Where to eat
Haft khan
Shater Abbas
Sharzeh Restaurant
Dragon
Moshit Restaurant
Persian Dinner
Baba bastani
Where to stay
- Sohrab Traditional Hostel
- Lotus guest house
- Golshan Hostel
- Niayesh Boutique Hotel
- Golha Hotel
Shopping
- Aftab Fars Shopping Centre
- Hafez Shopping Centre
- Persian Gulf Complex
- Sina Shopping Centre
- Zaytoon Shopping Centre
- Currency exchange offices
Nightlife
- Haiku
Museums & culture
- Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
- Jame’e Atigh Mosque
- Vakil Mosque
- Narenjestan Ghavam museum
- Sayyed Alaeddin Hossein Mosque
In pictures
Shiraz gallery
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