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Sirâz is the sixth largest city in Iran situated some 60 km south-west of مرو دشت and 900 km from Tehran. According to the latest census, the population of Sirâz is about 1,250,000 people. Many people visit Sirâz to experience its burial monuments and structures and mausoleums.

Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib Intl (IATA: SYZ) is the nearest airport to Sirâz, situated just 20 km to the south-east.

Places to see in Sirâz

1. Tomb of Hafez
The Tomb of Hafez and its associated memorial hall, the Hāfezieh, are two memorial structures erected in the northern edge of Shiraz, Iran, in memory of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez. The open pavilion structures are situated in the Musalla Gardens on the north bank of a seasonal river and house the marble tomb of Hafez. The present buildings, built in 1935 and designed by the French architect and archaeologist André Godard, are at the site of previous structures, the most well-known of wh…

2. Shah Cheragh
Shāh Chérāgh (Persian: شاه چراغ) is a tomb of the brothers Ahmad and Muhammad, sons of Mūsā al-Kādhim and brothers of ‘Alī ar-Ridhā. The two took refuge in Shiraz, Iran during the Abbasid persecution of Shia Muslims.

3. Arg of Karim Khan
The Arg of Karim Khan (Persian: ارگ کريمخاني ɑrge KɑrīmKHănɪ AKA Arge KarimKhani, Citadel of KarimKhan, KarimKhan Fortress) is a citadel located in the north-east of Shiraz. It was built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty and is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters. In shape it resembles a medieval fortress.

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Shah Cheragh

Shāh Chérāgh (Persian: شاه چراغ) is a tomb of the brothers Ahmad and

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Karan Hotel

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InterContinental Al Jubail

starting $276

SAS Hotel Al Jubail

starting $175

Family house

starting $296

Golden Tulip - Al Jubail Hotel

starting $85

Khalifa Tower Hotel Apartments

starting $37

Al Shaiki Hotel

starting $48

Park Inn by Radisson Jubail Industrial City

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