Shiraz

 

Shiraz... the town of poets.

Shiraz is synonym of gardens, poetry, roses and wine !! (the wine Syrah came from here). The town was the capital of Iran during32 years under the Zend dynasty (1747-1779).

The town was not invaded by Mongol army.

Two importants Persian poets lived here : Saadi (13th century) and Hâfez (14th century).

mausoleum of Hâfez

The  citadel of Karim Khan .

citadel of Karim Khan

Near the bazar is located a very interesting mosque, the Regent'sMosque .

Regent's Mosque Regent's Mosque

Regent's Mosque

Shiraz is the symbol of gardens. Here is the Bâgh-é Eram garden .

Bâgh-é Eram

There is actually a terrible dryness in Iran.

the Khosk river


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