🇮🇷 Shiraz, Iran | Ultimate Travel Guide 📷

Shiraz—the medieval heart of Islamic Persia and City of Poets, where the legendary Hafez rests in eternal verse. 🏨 Hotel Recommendation Sirah Traditional House ($15-20/night) Perfect location: Walk to major attractions Authentic Persian courtyard vibe 🍜 Must-Eat "Da Zhong Hua" Chinese Restaurant 200m from hotel | Delicious & budget-friendly 📷 Top Attractions ✨ Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine Free entry | Camera ban (phone photos allowed) Interior: A dazzling hall of mirrors ✨ 🏰 Arg of Karim Khan (100K IRR) 18th-century royal fortress with a leaning tower 🕌 Nasir al-Mulk Mosque (Pink Mosque) (100K IRR) 9-11 AM magic: Stained glass paints the floor with roses 🌈 Pro tip: Arrive by 8:30 AM to beat crowds 🛍️ Vakil Mosque & Bazaar Mosque: Faded but charming (like Pink Mosque’s cousin) Bazaar: Spice stalls & Persian carpets galore! 🍊 Narenjestan Garden (Citrus Palace) (100K IRR) Painted ceilings + orange-scented gardens 💎 Green Mosque (Ali Ibn Hamza Shrine) Free | Another mirror-filled wonder 📜 Tomb of Hafez (100K IRR) Where Persians whisper poetry at sunset 🚗 Day Trips 🏛️ Persepolis $15 round-trip (hotel-arranged shared car) Persia’s 2,500-year-old ceremonial capital 🦩 Maharloo Pink Lake (30km from city) Free | Best in wet seasons (summer = mostly dry salt flats) 💡 Tips Dress code: Headscarves for women; no shorts for men. Cash only: Bring USD/Euros (ATMs reject foreign cards). #IranTravel #Shiraz #PinkMosque #PersianPoetry