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Shiraz, Iran

Top things to do in Shiraz

19 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Tomb of Hafez
Landmark4.5

Tomb of Hafez

1,344 reviews

The beautifully landscaped tomb of the revered Persian poet Hafez, set in a tranquil garden with a striking pavilion.

Qur'an Gate
Landmark

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What is the most visited attraction in Shiraz?

Tomb of Hafez draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Shiraz, with 1,344 of them, rated 4.5 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Shiraz do visitors rate highest?

Bagh-e Jahan Nama holds the highest rating in Shiraz among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.0 out of 5 from 63 reviews. It is less busy than Tomb of Hafez, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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3.5

Qur'an Gate

282 reviews

Historic gateway in Shiraz, once adorned with a Quran for travelers' blessings, now a popular photo spot.

Park & nature
Park & nature4

Bagh-e Jahan Nama

63 reviews

Bagh-e Jahan Nama is a historic Persian garden in Shiraz, featuring cypress trees, flowerbeds, and a central pavilion for relaxation.

Landmark
Landmark4

Khwaju Kermani Tomb

30 reviews

A historic tomb of the Persian poet Khwaju Kermani, located near the Qur'an Gate in Shiraz, Iran.

Museum
Museum4

The Stone (Haft-Tanan) Museum

26 reviews

A museum in Shiraz dedicated to stone carvings and artifacts, set in a historic garden.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Eram Garden

UNESCO-listed Persian garden with a historic mansion, cypress trees, and fragrant flowers in Shiraz.

Landmark
Landmark

Arg of Karim Khan

Arg of Karim Khan is a towering citadel and former royal palace, now a museum showcasing Qajar-era artifacts.

Museum
Museum

Qavam House

A 19th-century mansion with a dazzling mirrored hall and a serene garden, offering a window into the opulent life of Qajar-era nobility.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Delgosha Garden

A historic Persian garden with fragrant orange groves, a central pavilion, and a peaceful, shaded atmosphere.

Museum
Museum

Pars Museum

Museum in a Zand-era mansion displaying artifacts from Shiraz's history, including the Quran of Hifz.

Religious site
Religious site

Shah Cheragh

A major Shia pilgrimage site housing the tomb of Ahmad, brother of Imam Reza, with a dazzling mirrored interior.

Museum
Museum

Shapouri House

A restored Qajar-era mansion with intricate mirrorwork, stained glass, and a beautiful garden, now a cultural center.

Sight
Sight

Tomb of Saadi

Mausoleum of the celebrated Persian poet Saadi, set in a tranquil garden in Shiraz.

Religious site
Religious site

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque

Known as the Pink Mosque, famous for its stunning stained glass windows that cast colorful light patterns at sunrise.

Religious site
Religious site

Ancient Congregational Mosque of Shiraz

One of Iran's oldest mosques, dating to the 9th century, featuring a simple hypostyle hall and a later Seljuk-era iwan.

Museum
Museum

Vakil Bathhouse

Step into a historic bathhouse turned museum, where wax figures and intricate tilework recreate the social rituals of old Persian bath culture.

Market
Market

Vakil Bazaar

A historic covered market with traditional architecture, offering carpets, spices, and handicrafts in a bustling atmosphere.

Religious site
Religious site

Vakil Mosque

Vakil Mosque dazzles with intricate tilework and a vast prayer hall, embodying Zand dynasty elegance.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Afif-Abad Garden

A historic Persian garden with a palace museum, shaded by towering cypress trees and offering a cool retreat from the city bustle.