Shiraz, the provincial capital of Fars, is known as the cultural capital of Iran, and the "City of roses and poets". It is the heart of Iran's history and a center for the rich Persian literary heritage. It has been the cradle of civilization and art for many centuries. Famous philosophers, thinkers and poets produced their masterpieces in this beautiful city. Shiraz is situated in a plain surrounded by two mountain ranges. Shiraz is 935 km away from Tehran. It enjoys a mild climate and its magnificently impressive gardens have been famous from distant past. Also Persepolis is situated 70 km northeast of the modern city of Shiraz. In contemporary Persian, the site is known as Takht-e Jamshid (Throne of Jamshid). The earliest remains of Persepolis date from around 515 BCE. To the ancient Persians, the city was known as Pārsa, which means "The City of Persians". Being the hometown of two of the greatest Persian poets, Hafez and Sa'di, and a great Islamic philosopher, Molla Sadra, this city has been the tourists' focus of attention.

Eram Garden	Quran Gateway	Shah-e-Cheragh
Eram Garden	The Fort of Karim Khan	The Tomb of Hafez
The Tomb of Sa'di	The Vakil Bazaar