Shiraz in Fars
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Shiraz

Shiraz  pronunciation is the sixth most populous city of Iran and the capital of Fars Province. In 2009 the population of the city was 1,455,073. Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran on the Roodkhaneye Khoshk (Dry river) seasonal river. It has a moderate climate and has been a regional trade center for over a thousand years. It is regarded as one of the oldest provinces of ancient Persia. The earliest reference to the city, as Tiraziš, is on Elamite clay tablets dated to 2000 BC.

Located at 29.6167, 52.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cities in Iran, Cities in Fars Province, Iranian provincial capitals, Shiraz, Shiraz County, Former capitals of Iran

Fars Province

Fars Province, originally spelled Pars (پارس)), is one of the 31 provinces and known as Cultural Capital of Iran. It is in the south of the country and its center is Shiraz. It has an area of 122,400 km². In 2006, this province had a population of 4.57 million people, of which 61.2% were registered as urban dwellers, 38.1% villagers, and 0.7% nomad tribes. The etymology of the word "Persian" is derived from the cultural capital of Iran and found in many ancient names associated with Iran.

Located at 29.6167, 52.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Provinces of Iran, Fars Province, Pre-Islamic heritage of Iran, Provinces of the Sassanid Empire

Karim Khan

Karim Khan Zand,, (c. 1705 – 1779), was a ruler of Iran, and the founder of the Zand Dynasty. He was born in Village of Pari near Malayer to a family of the Zand tribe of Lak or Lur deportees. Kurdish nationalists such as Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou considered him as a Kurdish hero Modern scholarships such as Wadie Jwaideh suggested his proud Kurdishness. He never styled himself as "shah" or king, and instead used the title Vakil e-Ra'aayaa (Representative of the People).

Located at 29.616, 52.545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monarchs of Persia, People from Shiraz, 1779 deaths, Kurdish rulers

Shah Cheragh

Shāh Chérāgh is a funerary monument and mosque in Shiraz, Iran, housing the tomb of the brothers Ahmad and Muhammad, sons of Mūsā al-Kādhim and brothers of ‘Alī ar-Ridhā. The two took refuge in the city during the Abbasid persecution of Shia Muslims.

Located at 29.6096, 52.5433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mosques in Shiraz, Buildings and structures in Shiraz, Shia shrines, Safavid architecture

Hafezieh Stadium

The Hafezieh Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Shiraz, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Iran Pro League side, Fajr Sepasi F.C. The stadium also is used for some matches of Bargh Shiraz F.C. in Azadegan League. The stadium holds 22,000 people and is all-seater. The stadium was the host venue of 2012 Hazfi Cup Final.

Located at 29.6167, 52.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Shiraz County

Shiraz County is a county in Fars Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Shiraz. At the 2006 census, the county's population (including those portions later split off to form Kavar County, Sarvestan County, and Kharameh County) was 1,676,927 in 427,268 families; excluding those portions, the population was 1,512,680, in 389,659 families. The county is subdivided into three districts: the Central District, Zarqan District, and Arzhan District.

Located at 29.61, 52.53 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Atigh Jame' Mosque

Atigh Jame' Mosque is a 9th century mosque in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province, Iran.

Located at 29.6082, 52.5448 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mosques in Shiraz

Vakil Bath

Vakil Bath is an old public bath in Shiraz, Iran. It was a part of the royal district constructed during Karim Khan Zand's reign, which includes Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and many administrative buildings.

Located at 29.6147, 52.545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Shiraz

Pars Museum of Shiraz

The Pars Museum is a museum in Shiraz, Fars Province, southern Iran and is located in Nazar Garden. The octagonal building was the place in which royal guests were hosted during the Zand dynasty of Iran. It was also used for holding official ceremonies. It is also the burial place of Karim Khan Zand.

Located at 29.616, 52.545 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Shiraz, Museums in Iran

Vakil Mosque

The Vakil Mosque is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran, situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar next to its entrance. This mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. Vakil means regent, which was the title used by Karim Khan, the founder of Zand Dynasty. Shiraz was the seat of Karim Khan’s government and he endowed many buildings, including this mosque.

Located at 29.6142, 52.5452 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Shiraz, Fars Province, Iranian architecture, Mosques in Iran

Chamran Grand Hotel

Chamran Grand Hotel of Shiraz is a five star hotel located in Chamran Boulevard surrounded by the Ghasrodasht gardens in Shiraz, Iran. The structure has a height of 109 meters, and is the highest hotel tower in Iran. The hotel has 230 rooms and 20 suites. Construction of the hotel began in 2008 and it was officially opened in April 2011.

Located at 29.6167, 52.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Paramount Crossroads

Paramount Crossroads, also known as 15 Khordad Crossroads, is a major intersection in a heavily traveled and central area in Shiraz, Iran. It is the junction of Enqelab-e Eslami Street, Lotfali Khan Street and Qasrodasht Street. There is a fuel station docked on the intersection and Zaytoon Shopping Center is in the immediate area. The junction is often used as an assembly point for protests.

Located at 29.6199, 52.5285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Streets in Iran