Places to visit near

Shiraz

Shiraz is a city in Fars Province district, Iran of about 1,249,942 people. Within 50 km by road there are 145 places to visit: 54 forts & heritage, 26 mosques & dargahs and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Imamzadeh Taj al-Din Gharib, Moshir Mosque and Bibi Dokhtaran Mausoleum.

29.6103° N, 52.5311° EPop. 1,249,942

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Within 30 km124 places
Within 50 km145
Must-see34
Notable187
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Shiraz

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

58 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Shiraz
  2. Enghelab Swimming Poolviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Mount Derakviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mount Baba Kuhiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Tomb of Hafeztomb · 1.5 hrs
  6. Natural History and Technology Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Shiraz
Today’s loopShirazStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Shiraz?

Imamzadeh Taj al-Din Gharib (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Moshir Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Bibi Dokhtaran Mausoleum (tomb, about 1 km), Ahmadi Monastery (monastery, about 1 km), Hach Baghir Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), New Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Shiraz?

145 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 26 mosques & dargahs, 19 other attractions, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Shiraz?

Tomb of Sibawayh, about 1 km by road; گرمابه سنتی خانی (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Shiraz?

Imamzadeh Taj al-Din Gharib, about 1 km by road; Siavashan Mosque (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Shiraz?

Start in Shiraz, visit Enghelab Swimming Pool, then Mount Derak, then Mount Baba Kuhi, then Tomb of Hafez, then Natural History and Technology Museum, and drive back — about 58 km by road in all.