The
bazaar which Karim Khan Zand had built in the city is unique in
Iran for its size, solidity and the beauty of its tile work. The
bazaar is located in the city center of the town and has always
been the business quarter. Here are the coppersmiths at their
craft, makers of fine inlaid woodwork called Khatam Kari, delicately
fashioning mosaics for jewel-boxes and fine tribal carpets called
gilims of different dimensions. Emerging from the blazing midday
courtyard of the mosque, the visitor will rest his eyes by pursuing
the winding lanes of the regent's Bazaar.
Situated at the end of the bazaar, Saray-i-Moshir is new addition
to the city's tourist
attractions. Over the past century, Sara-i-Moshir was the center
of transactions for the merchants of Vakil Bazaar. Its architecture
is that of original Iranian style which has been repaired with
certain minor alterations. The restaurant in this place serves
the visitors with most delicious Persian dishes. Also, there are
some small pavilions which Persian handicrafts are displayed for
sale.
Major attractions :
1- Takhte Jamshid ( Perspolis ) : A complex of ancient palaces
& buildings is considered as the historic
marvel of Iran & the world ,which belongs to 521 B.C.
2- Pasargad : An ancient tomb of Cyrus the great ( the founder
of the Achaemenid
dynasty ) .
3- Naghshe Rostam : A collection of stone relief on tombs ,dating
back to Achaemenid, Sassanid era .
4- Hafeziyeh : Tomb of the great Iranian Poet ,passed away in
1389 A.D. 5- The Tomb of Saadi
: The other famous Iranian poet & writer ,who was born
in Shiraz in 13th century A.D.
The other Monuments
& Museums :
Vakil Bazaar &
Mosque , Shah cheragh Shrine ,
Narenjestan ( historicMasterpiece of
plasterwork building & museum ). Pars Museum & Museum of natural history
.
