🇮🇷 Shiraz | Persepolis Travel Guide: Transport & Tips

🏛️ About Persepolis The ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, built by Darius I and tragically burned by Alexander the Great. Today, only stone ruins and two tombs remain. ℹ️ Essentials 🎫 Entry Fee: 1M Toman (~¥15 / $2) ⏰ Hours: Ticket office closes at 5 PM Visitors must exit by 7 PM (before dark) ✨ Pro Tip: Arrive around 5 PM for golden-hour lighting and cooler temps—perfect for a 1-2 hour visit ending at sunset. 🚗 Transport (Shiraz ↔ Persepolis) 📍 Distance: 60km (~1 hour drive) 🚖 Best Option: Snapp (Iranian Uber): ~2.8M Toman (¥40 / $6) round-trip No reliable public transit—packaged tours or taxis only. ⚠️ Return Tip: If no Snapp cars are available at the site, walk toward the main road to flag down returning taxis. 🌟 Services & Tips 🔍 Guides: Highly recommend hiring a local guide (or research beforehand)—otherwise, it’s just "a pile of rocks" without context! 💧 Amenities: Free drinking water + on-site café/shop. #Shiraz #Persepolis #IranTravel