New Shiraz Mosque (Atabak Mosque): a gem of Islamic architecture in the heart of PersiaIntroduction:The New Shiraz Mosque, which is also known as the Atabek Mosque and the New Jame Mosque, is one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in Iran. This mosque was built during Atabakan period of Fars in the 6th century AH and it has been renovated several times throughout history.Architecture:The new...
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Pars Shiraz Museum: a treasure of Iranian history and culturePars Shiraz Museum, which is also known as Nazar Garden, is one of the most famous museums in Iran and one of the most important museums in Fars province. This museum is located in a magnificent building from the Zandiya period, and valuable objects and works from the pre-Islamic period to the contemporary period are displayed...
Forough Al-Mulk House (Meshkin Fam Art Museum): A gem of art in the heart of ShirazHistory:Forough Al-Mulk House, a magnificent building in the heart of Shiraz's historical context, seems to have been remembered from the heart of Qajar history. This building was built in 1310 by "Qawamuddin Qawami" nicknamed "Forugh Al Mulk" and was used as a residential house until 1376. After that, this house was...
Saadat House (Khatam Museum): The gem of Iran's inlay workHistory:Saadat House or Khatam Museum has a story from the heart of Qajar history. This house in Seng Siah pass, in the old context of Shiraz, tells visitors the secrets hidden in its heart. This building is so old that it was registered as one of Iran's national monuments on November 2, 2002 with registration number 10481.Architecture:The...
Shiraz Music Museum (Rational Nejad House): a treasure of history and cultureArchitecture:The rational house of Nejad, with its magnificent architecture, displays an example of Iranian art and elegance. The entrance of the building with a high arch and plaster decorations shows off the beauty and grandeur of the building. The central courtyard with a turquoise pond and green trees has created a relaxing...
Tomb of Baba Kohi: a journey to the heart of history and mysticismThe tomb of Baba Kohi, a pious mystic and a renowned poet, is located at the foot of Sabavi Mountain in Shiraz. This simple building, which is located in the heart of the mountain, dates back to about 700 years ago and to the patriarchal period. It is as if by passing through each step of the ascent to this tomb, we are traveling deep into...
The tomb of Khajovi Kermani: a window to history, poetry and mysticismThe tomb of Khajovi Kermani is like a window to the history, poetry and mysticism of Iran. The age of this magnificent building, which is located at the foot of Shiraz's Saboi Mountain, dates back to about 670 years ago and goes back to the Ilkhani period. It is as if by passing through each step of this tomb, we travel deep into...
Vakil Reservoir (Water Museum): It's like a journey in the heart of history and cultureVakil Reservoir, which today is also known as the Water Museum, is like a window to Iran's ups and downs history. The age of this building, which has been dubbed as one of the most beautiful reservoirs in Iran, dates back to about 250 years ago and to the Zandiyeh period. It is as if by passing through each step of...
Afif Abad Garden, Shiraz: as if a window to history and cultureAfif Abad garden in Shiraz is like a window to Iran's ups and downs history. This garden, which is one of the historical and beautiful gardens of Iran, dates back to the Qajar period about 170 years ago. It is as if by passing through each gate of this garden, we travel deep into history and witness the splendor of Iranian architecture in that...
Shiraz Qur'an gate: a gate to history and cultureShiraz's Quran gate is like a gem on the history of this ancient city. The age of this gate, which has become one of the symbols of the city of Shiraz, dates back to about 250 years ago and to the Zandiye period. It is as if by passing under this gate, we travel deep into history and witness the splendor of Iranian architecture in that period.The...