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Persepolis

The name “Persepolis”is a Greek word for “the city of Persians”. It is located seventy miles northeast of Shiraz in Iran, which was built in terraces up from the river Pulwar to Kūh-e Raḥmat (“Mount of Mercy”). Persepolis, as the capital of the Persian Empire was founded by Darius I in 518 B...

The name “Persepolis”is a Greek word for “the city of Persians”. It is located seventy miles northeast of Shiraz in Iran, which was built in terraces up from the river Pulwar to Kūh-e Raḥmat (“Mount of Mercy”). Persepolis, as the capital of the Persian Empire was founded by Darius I in 518 B.C., and then the construction of it, was continued by his Successors. It is a half artificial and half natural job of many architects, artists, master builders and too many other men and women who were insured as well as being paid by monthly salaries. Building of this masterpiece was lasted for about 120 years and by the exciting evidence from an unfinished palace we can say that it never got the chance to attain perfect. Persepolis was designed primarily to be a showplace and spectacular center for the receptions and festivals of the kings and their empire. It expanses for about125000 square feet.  This magnificent masterpiece is a unique job which every year gathers too many tourists from all around the world just to see its Mysterious, extraordinary, elegant sights which contains of:

  • Official Palace and ceremonial palaces of Persepolis (Palace of the Gate of Nations).
  • Living rooms and small private chambers.
  • Treasury of the king
  • Fortress and Protective Castle
  • Entrance steps and Xerxes gate

Macedonian Alexander Gordian attacked Iran and set fire to Persepolis. But the ruins of this place are still known as one of the largest historical works all around the world as there are detailed pictures on the walls which is a true prodigity of the humans art and scince for its time. 

Saray Moushir

Saraye Moshir is a separate part of Vakil Bazaar. It is a perfect place to rest, and have Faloodeh or ice cream and relax by the beautiful pond, and even buy more souvenirs! Saraye Moshir is located in the heart of historical Vakil Bazaar on its southern side, You might not notice that you a...

Saraye Moshir is a separate part of Vakil Bazaar. It is a perfect place to rest, and have Faloodeh or ice cream and relax by the beautiful pond, and even buy more souvenirs! Saraye Moshir is located in the heart of historical Vakil Bazaar on its southern side, You might not notice that you are entraning this Bazaar, because the architecture is like the main building. But, there are some items in this spot that will make you feel different compared to other parts of Bazaar. Like when you reach the southern part of Vakil Bazaar, you will see an old door with tactful architecture and traditional Persian door knobs on it. As you pass the entrance, you will see an octagon yard with tall plane trees and the pleasant smell of sour orange blossoms will caress your nose (if you plan to visit this place in spring, of course). There are shops all around the site in two stories, and in the middle of the yard, you can find the pool which became more attractive because of the flowers pot like geranium. This cozy traditional bazaar is more than 250 years old. It was built in the order of Mirza Abolhassan MoshirolMolk, a governor of Shiraz province. Its original function was a place for shopping, but throughout the history, due to its unique features, architecture, and the fact that it is more private rather than other parts of Bazaar, it performed as a museum, traditional restaurant, and Tea-Serving center. If you are lucky enough, you might have the chance to meet the guardian of Saraye Moshir. He is lovely and mellifluous, and he wears a traditional costume.