Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Shiraz, Iran
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2.9 km
47 m
Experience Shiraz in Iran in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in ShirazSight 1: Nazar Ali Khan Hammam
Nazar Ali Khan Bath belongs to the Qajar period and is located in Shiraz, the old neighborhood of Ishaq Bey, Shahid Akbar Munshi Alley, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on March 15, 2001 with the registration number 3404.
Sight 2: Adineh Khan Mosque
Adineh Khan Mosque belongs to the Qajar period and is located in Shiraz, Karim Khan Zand Street, Elephant Bazaar, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on July 30, 2002 with the registration number 6041.
Sight 3: Nazam ol-Moluk Mosque
Haj Nizam Mosque is related to the Qajar period and is located in Shiraz, Lotf Ali Khan Street, Ishaq Bey neighborhood, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on January 1, 2002 with the registration number 4526.
Sight 4: Ordou Bazaar
Urdu Bazaar is related to the Qajar period and is located in Shiraz, between Saray Moshir and Ruhollah Bazaar, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on June 14, 2003 with the registration number 9236. It is also the name of an old neighborhood in the city of Lahijan.
Sight 5: Tavakoli Hammam
The Tavakoli Bath belongs to the Qajar-Pahlavi period and is located in Shiraz, Lotf Ali Khan Zand Street, in front of the Tomb of Noor, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on October 24, 2003 with the registration number 10498.
Sight 6: Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine
Shah Cheragh is a 12th century funerary monument and religious complex located in Shiraz, Iran. It is centred around the mausoleum of Sayyid Ahmad, the son of Musa al-Kazim, who is known as Shah Cheragh in local traditions, and hence the building is named as such. The site is the 363rd national monument of Iran.
Sight 7: New Mosque
The "New Jameh Mosque" or "Atabak Mosque", known as the "New Mosque", is the second mosque in Shiraz from the point of view of historical value. The first mosque in Shiraz from the point of view of historical value is the Atiq Jameh Mosque and the third mosque from this point of view is the Vakil Mosque. The New Mosque with an area of 20,000 square meters is the largest mosque in Iran. In the past years, the New Mosque has become a place for Friday prayers in Shiraz, and the headquarters for holding Friday prayers has reduced the size of this mosque by building buildings and shops and renting them. Also, by building a metal roof on its spacious area, it caused severe damage to its historical texture. The New Mosque is related to Atabakan and is located in Shah Cheragh Square, in front of the tomb of Shah Cheragh. This work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on January 5, 1932 with the registration number 73.
Sight 8: Manteghi Nejad Historical House
Manteghinejad's house belongs to the Qajar period and is located in Shiraz, Ahmadi Street, the alley behind the New Mosque, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on May 8, 1973 with the registration number 1490. This spectacular house, which now houses the Museum of Islamic Art, is located in the old quarter of this historic city. The interior decorations of the house include wooden windows with stained glass, carved arches, and beautiful stuccoes. In the southern part of this historical mansion, there is a royal residence with spectacular mirror work, and in this part of the building, there are beautiful wind towers and paintings on the ceiling such as flower and bush designs, women's faces, and pictures of European palaces. The eastern and western parts of the building have numerous rooms as well as beautiful interiors. In the house of Manteghinejad, one of the most impressive mirror houses in Iran can be seen, which invites many audiences to see it every year. The Manteghinejad Mansion in Shiraz, which is also known as the House of Art, was renovated and renovated in 2004 and turned into a music museum in 2005.
Sight 9: Vakil Bath
Vakil Bath, Wakil Bath, or Wakil Hammam is an old public bathhouse (hammam) in Shiraz, Iran. It was a part of the royal district constructed during Karim Khan Zand's reign (1751–1779) which includes the Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and many administrative buildings. It is located on the west side of the Vakil Mosque. The hammam was originally intended for use by the nobility and continued to be in use up until the 20th century.
Sight 10: Nazar Garden
The Pars Museum is a museum in Shiraz, Fars Province, southern Iran. Founded in 1936 under Reza Shah Pahlavi, it is located in Nazar Garden.
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