Start in central Shiraz with Vakil Bazaar, Karim Khan Citadel and Nasir al-Mulk Mosque. Set aside separate time for the gardens and poets’ tombs, and plan Persepolis as an excursion outside the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tombs of Hafez and Saadi offer two distinct stops for exploring the city’s literary history. Allow time to walk through the gardens around each memorial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eram Garden is one of the gardens inscribed together as UNESCO’s Persian Garden property. Its planting, paths and pavilion make it a useful contrast to the compact lanes around Vakil Bazaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a meal, ask what is prepared locally. A Shirazi salad of cucumber, tomato and onion or a serving of faloodeh gives you a starting point for exploring the city’s food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit Vakil Bazaar as part of the historic center. Its covered passages connect shops, and the neighboring mosque and bathhouse show other parts of the Zand-era complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep the archaeological excursion separate from your city walk. The terrace at Persepolis and the tomb and palace remains at Pasargadae reward more time than a quick stop on the way through Fars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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