Introduction of Shiraz gardens
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A walk in the scent of spring oranges in Shiraz gardens
The gardens of Shiraz depict masterpieces of Iranian culture and architecture, and with their special nature and traditional atmosphere, they are considered one of the most important places to visit in Shiraz. Visiting Shiraz will give you a different and amazing experience of the historical, cultural and natural beauty of our country, Iran.
In this article, stay with SightsIran to introduce you to the best gardens in Shiraz.
- What are the famous gardens of Shiraz?
Eram Garden, Delgosha Garden, Jahannama Garden, Shapuri Garden and National Garden are some of the famous gardens of Shiraz.
- When is the best time to visit Shiraz Gardens?
The best time to visit Shiraz gardens in spring and autumn is around afternoon.
- Which of the Shiraz gardens is suitable for photography?
All the gardens of Shiraz are suitable for taking pictures because of their beautiful nature and colorful trees and flowers.
- What amenities and entertainment facilities do Shiraz gardens have?
Coffee shop and supermarket, restrooms and tourist tours are among the welfare services of Shiraz Gardens.
Shiraz Eram Garden
Eram Garden is one of the famous gardens of Shiraz, which is considered one of the unique attractions of this city. During the Qajar period, this old garden was a place to relax and enjoy nature in late spring and summer. Shiraz Eram Garden with its combination of various trees, beautiful flowers and soothing waterfalls will give you a special vitality.
The pleasant and mild weather of this garden has made this place one of the best gardens in Shiraz for walking and relaxing in spring and summer.
The special color and fragrance of Eram Garden has always been a popular destination with beautiful and diverse flowers and plants. The special architecture and green nature of this garden attracts millions of tourists every year. The splendor and beauty of this garden, along with the feeling of peace it gives you, will create an unforgettable experience of your trip to Shiraz.
Visiting hours: every day from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Address of Eram Garden, Shiraz: Eram Street and near Eram Square
Sightseeing places around Shiraz Eram Garden: Shahcheragh Park, Zeitoun Shopping Center, Zibashahr Boulevard, Nasirul Molk Mosque, Prison Museum and Quran Museum, Vakil Mosque, Vakil Bazaar
Delgosha Garden, Shiraz
Delgosha Garden of Shiraz, with its many beauties and relaxing nature, will take you to a memorable world. This garden is one of the most ancient gardens in Shiraz, which has been a place to relax and enjoy nature since the Qajar period.
Delgoshai Garden in Shiraz is a reminder of three different eras of Sassanid, Safavid and Qajar eras, so its orange trees carry many memories with them. In the month of May, the crazy fragrance of orange trees fills the space of this garden and you can spend moments free from everyday problems by walking in it.
Visiting hours: every weekday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Address of Delgosha Garden, Shiraz: North Sadia, Bostan Boulevard, Narenjestan St
Sightseeing places around Bagh Delgosha: Saadi Mausoleum
Jahannama Garden, Shiraz
Now it’s time to introduce one of the best gardens in Shiraz: Shiraz World View Garden. This 700-year-old garden attracts the attention of many tourists with its unique beauty. It is enough to describe the beauty of this garden that after seeing it, Timur Gorkani ordered to build a garden in Samarkand exactly like Jahan Nama garden.
Bagh Jahannama was also known as Zainab al-Deniya in previous years, and a large part of it was destroyed at the same time as the fall of Safavid dynasty, but Karim Khan Zand rebuilt it and built an octagonal mansion in it.
Visiting hours: every day of the week except holidays and Fridays from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm
Address of Bagh Jahan Naam, Shiraz: Hafeziya intersection, Hafez St., in front of Koche 10
Sightseeing places around Jahannama Garden: Hafiziyah
Shiraz Jannet Garden
Haj Mirza Abulhasan Moshir al-Molk built this garden with an area of 45 hectares in the 13th century. This garden was one of the famous gardens of Shiraz in the past. But unfortunately, many parts of it have been lost. If you like picnics, cycling and outdoor activities, be sure to visit Genat Garden in Shiraz.
Visiting hours: 24/7
Address of Bagh Janat Shiraz: Shiraz, Amirkabir Blvd., in front of Shahid Abolfathi St
Sightseeing places around Bagh Janat Shiraz: arcades and shopping centers like Negin Fars
Afif Abad Garden, Shiraz
Afif Abad Garden is a relic of the Safavid era and one of the oldest gardens in Shiraz, which was known as one of the main sightseeing spots of kings at that time. Mirza Ali Khan Qavam al-Molk bought this garden during the Qajar era and rebuilt it. But now it has turned into a museum of military weapons and a museum of lessons of the Islamic Republic Army.
Visiting hours: every weekday from 9 am to 10 pm
Address of Afif Abad Garden: the end of Afif Abad Street, Shiraz, near Sattar Khan Street
Places to see near Afif Abad Garden: Khaldbarin Park or Sanghari Historical Garden
To see the best hotels in Shiraz, you can check out the article on the best hotels in Shiraz.
Haft Tanan Garden, Shiraz
Seven great mystics died during the reign of Karim Khan Zand, and he decided to bury them all in a garden, and this is how Haft Tanan garden was formed. This beautiful garden, located in the north of Hafez’s tomb, is one of the best gardens in Shiraz.
Upon entering this mansion, the first thing that catches your attention is a large hall with two columns and niches with the image of the Majlis painted on them.
Visiting hours: every weekday from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Address of Haft Tanan Bagh, Shiraz: Shiraz, Haft Tanan Blvd., in front of Chehal Maqam
Sightseeing places near Haft Tanan Garden: Hafez Tomb
Narenjestan Garden, Qavam, Shiraz
This beautiful garden, which is one of the most popular sightseeing places in Shiraz, was built during the era of Naseruddin Shah Qajar and by the order of Ali Mohammad Khan Qavam, and the name of Qavam was also put on it. Narenjestan Qavam garden has two parts, outer and inner, the outer part contains the Narenjestan Museum and the inner part contains the house of Zaintul-Molk.
Visiting hours: every weekday from 8 am to 2 am
Address of Narenjestan Qavam Garden: Shiraz, Lotfali Khan Zand St., Ghadir block
Sightseeing places near Narenjestan Qavam garden: Zaintul-Molk house
Shiraz National Garden
This garden was built in the 8th century and has given Shiraz a unique beauty, and the fragrance of its spring orange trees will blow your mind. The central square of Shiraz National Garden consists of four ponds. Also, there is a column in the middle of this garden, which is decorated with the poems of Hafez and Saadi and gives it a poetic feeling.
Visiting hours: 24/7
Address of Shiraz National Garden: Shiraz, Hafezieh Crossroads
Sightseeing places near Shiraz National Garden: Hafez Tomb
Nazar Garden and Pars Shiraz Museum
Pars Museum is one of the oldest museums in Fars province where valuable works are kept. In the old days, it was also called Kolah Ferangi mansion. This mansion was built under the direct supervision of Karim Khan Zand to be a place for receiving foreign guests and holding official ceremonies. Nazar garden is one of the most famous gardens in Shiraz.
The corridors of Bagh Nazar are full of green trees and beautiful flowers, among which there are benches to sit and observe nature.
Visiting hours: every weekday from 14:30 to 19:00
Address of Bagh Nazar, Shiraz: Zand Street, Shahada Square, near Karimkhan Citadel
Sightseeing places near Bagh Nazar, Shiraz: Karimkhani Citadel
Shapuri Garden, Shiraz
Abdulsaheb Shapouri, one of the big businessmen, ordered the construction of Shapouri Mansion in 1310. This mansion with its beautiful interior was the residence of the Shapouri family for many years, which unfortunately became an abandoned building after that. Years later, the cultural heritage organization bought it and restored it, which is now one of the best gardens in Shiraz.
Visiting hours: every weekday from 8 am to 12 pm
Address of Bagh Shapuri, Shiraz: Anvari St., in front of Ahli St
Sightseeing places near Shapuri Garden, Shiraz: Hafez tomb
Takht Bagh, Shiraz
This garden with a different style of gardening is one of the oldest gardens in Shiraz. The throne garden of Shiraz was built by Atabek Karacha in the fifth century; That is why it is also known as Karacha Garden. This garden is now the infantry center of the Islamic Republic Army and the general public cannot visit it.
Visiting hours: It is not possible to visit the public
Address of Bagh Takht, Shiraz: Bagh Takht Crossroad, Jomohri Blvd., Babakohi mountain slope
Sightseeing places around Shiraz Takht Bagh: Babakohi Mausoleum
The best time to visit Shiraz
The best time to visit Shiraz depends on the weather, cost, crowds and natural beauty. In general, spring and autumn are the best time to visit Shiraz.
In spring (especially the first half of May to the end of June), the weather becomes pleasant, the flowers open and turn the city into a rainbow of colors. In autumn, the weather is usually balanced and the nature has its own beauty.
Costs are higher in summer and Nowruz than other times. In the winter and autumn seasons, hotels and tourism services are usually cheaper due to fewer tourists.
All seasons of the year in Shiraz have their own beauty, but spring with beautiful flowers and blossoming branches and pleasant weather and autumn with its colorful leaves and mild weather are the best times to enjoy the nature of this city.
Shiraz gardens
Recommendations for visiting the gardens of Shiraz
- Having the right tools and equipment can make the experience of visiting Shiraz gardens much more enjoyable for you. For example, you cannot go to Shiraz and not take photos. Photographing the ancient monuments of this city has a special feeling.
- Carrying a bottle of water, drinks and light snacks will help you a lot to provide energy during your visit.
- It is better to use a comfortable and suitable shoe for walking in the gardens.
- The best time to visit Shiraz gardens is early morning or evening. In these times, the sunlight is milder and the air is cooler.
- Try not to postpone your visit to the city during the hot hours of the day, such as noon and when the sunlight is very intense, to avoid fatigue and skin damage.
