Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Shiraz, Iran

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Number of sights 9 sights
Distance 5.2 km
Ascend 95 m
Descend 85 m

Experience Shiraz in Iran in a whole new way with our 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 Shiraz

Sight 1: Ali ibn Hamzeh Bridge

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Ali Ibn Hamzeh Bridge belongs to the Zandian period and is located in Shiraz, Hafez Street, located on the Khoshk River, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on January 1, 2002 with the registration number 4527. This bridge is located at a distance of 5 km from the Quran Gate of Shiraz and between the tomb of Imamzadeh Ali bin Hamzeh in Shiraz and Vakil al-Raaya Bazaar. This historic bridge is located on the dry river. According to the decision of the Shiraz Municipality and the Cultural Heritage, the route of vehicles on this bridge has been changed for some time. This bridge was built on the Khoshk River of Shiraz during the Buyid dynasty and was renovated many times and finally was renovated and renovated during the reign of Karim Khan Zand in 1185 AH.

Wikipedia: پل علی ابن حمزه (FA)

1979 meters / 24 minutes

Sight 2: Bibi Dokhtaran Mausoleum

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The Tomb of Bibi Dokhtaran was built by the Ilkhanate and is located in Shiraz.

Wikipedia: Tomb of Bibi Dokhtaran (EN)

205 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: گرمابه سنتی خانی

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The Khani Bath is related to the Qajar period and is located in Shiraz, Shahid Dastgheib Street, next to Moshir Mosque, and this work was registered as one of the national monuments of Iran on July 30, 2002 with the registration number 6028.

Wikipedia: حمام خانی (FA)

223 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Armenian Church of St. Mary

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Armenian Church of St. Mary

The Church of the Virgin Mary is one of the churches in Shiraz, this church was built in 1662 AD. In 1550, there was a small church in the current location of the church, which was surrounded by the houses of the Armenians living in Shiraz. This church is located in the Sang-e Siah neighborhood, Qaani Street, Darband Moshir Street, near Moshir Mosque, next to the Armenian Bazaar.

Wikipedia: کلیسای مریم مقدس (شیراز) (FA)

503 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Ilkhani Garden

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The Ilkhani Garden is one of the buildings of Mohammad Qoli Khan Ilkhani Qashqai and is located near the tomb of Bibi Dokhtaran in the neighborhood of Maidan Shah. This garden is one of the gardens of the Qajar era and has old stout trees and an excellent old mansion. Describing the Ilkhanid garden, Forsat al-Dawla Shirazi writes: "There is a small garden in the neighborhood of Maidan Shah, it has many lower and upper mansions, and all of them are decorated with a pleasant condition, in the middle of which is a four-seasoned mansion, its roof is sloping, its gardens are adorned with colorful flowers, and it is made of thorns and thorns, and it is the place of the rule of that dynasty."

Wikipedia: باغ ایلخانی (شیراز) (FA)

1303 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 6: Shapouri House

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Shapouri House or Shapouri Pavilion and Garden is an early 20th-century Iranian building and garden in the city of Shiraz, Iran.

Wikipedia: Shapouri House (EN)

163 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 7: کنیسه یهودیان ربیع‌زاده

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کنیسه یهودیان ربیع‌زاده

Rabizadeh Synagogue is a synagogue affiliated with the Shiraz Jewish Association located in Nobahar Alley. This synagogue is the most famous and main synagogue for the Jews of Shiraz. The synagogue building has two floors, the first floor of which is the venue for Jewish services.

Wikipedia: کنیسه ربیع‌زاده (FA)

338 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 8: Zoroastrian fire temple

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Zoroastrian fire temple Amin Berenjkar / CC BY 4.0

Shiraz Zoroastrian Fire Temple is a fire temple affiliated with the Shiraz Zoroastrian Association, located at the beginning of Nobahar Alley on Zand Boulevard. This fire temple is located in a garden called the Adrian Endowment Garden, next to a reception, conference, conference hall, and library.

Wikipedia: آتشکده زرتشتیان (شیراز) (FA)

500 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 9: Saint Simon Church

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Church of Simon the Zealot, is an Anglican church in Shiraz, Iran. It is located on Zand Avenue in Shiraz, next to Shiraz Christian Mission Hospital.

Wikipedia: Church of St. Simon the Zealot (EN)

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