Derkī Pā’īn
District of Shiraz
in Fars, Iran
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Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (6 mi) - Fasa Airport (87 mi)
- Bushehr Airport (112 mi)
- Jam Airport (124 mi)
- Khark Island Airport (135 mi)
- Asaloyeh Airport (147 mi)
- Persian Gulf International Airport (155 mi)
- Lar Airport (175 mi)
- Persepolis (Unesco heritage, 31 mi)
- The Persian Garden (Unesco heritage, 54 mi)
- Pasargadae (Unesco heritage, 55 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 29.610 and 52.531 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 29° 36' 37" and E 52° 31' 52"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Rial - IRR
- Spoken languages:
- Persian, Kurdish
- Local electricity:
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- Local Time: 05:09 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- UTC/GMT offset: 3.5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 3:59 am and 2:32 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -23.178 and -134.915 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Akamaru - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Iran.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iran. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Derkī Pā’īn
The district Derkī Pā’īn of Shiraz in Fars is a district in Iran about 426 mi south of Tehran, the country's capital city.
Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Marvdasht, Kavar, Firuzabad, Sarvestan and Sa`adat Shahr. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F
| Morning Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 19°C / 66 °F |
| Night Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 34% |
| Air Pressure | 1020 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 17% of sky |
| General Conditions | Few clouds |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
18°C (65 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
17°C (62 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
16°C (60 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Zandiyeh Hotel
Homa
Chamran
Setaregan Hotel
International Parseh Hotel
Park Saadi
Arg Shiraz
Ariana
Shams Hotel
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
KAFTAR-SHIRAZ
Hāfez Tomb in Shiraz/حافظیه/Hafız
زیارت حافظ - پاییز 87 نديدم خوشتر از شعر تو حافظ به قرآنى كه اندر سينه دارى I have never seen any poetry sweeter than thine, O...
حافظیه ی شیراز - Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz
Jubilation in the streets of Shiraz on the day that Khomeini returned to Iran, 1st February 1979
On 1st February 1979, after the departure of the Shah from Iran in January, Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran from exile in France. In this short silent 8mm film clip large crowds in Zand...
Drag race - shiraz speed - Car Peformance.mpg
perspolis - Iran highways.mpg
PERSPOLIS, Shiraz city.
Ali Kasraei - Cisco ACS 5.2 Installation - Persian / Farsi
آموزش تخصصی توسط مهندس علی کسرایی Ali Kasraei - Cisco ACS 5.2 Installation - Persian / Farsi Ali Kasraei /// Iran / Shiraz Email : ali.kasraei@yahoo.com Tel : 0917 601 2098.
Traffic Flow, Iran, no accidents
Amazing drivers in Shiraz, Iran, navigate their vehicles at a congested intersection without accidents while pedestrians cross at random.
Moto Trial gasgas trial
moto trial by Arash (shiraz - Iran)
Ali Kasraei - Saving VTP and Vlan.dat On Gns3 - Persian / Farsi
آموزش تخصصی توسط مهندس علی کسرایی Ali Kasraei - Gns3 - Saving VTP and Vlan.dat Ali Kasraei /// Iran / Shiraz Email : ali.kasraei@yahoo.com.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
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.
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.
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).
Shiraz University
Shiraz University, formerly known as Pahlavi University, is a public university located in Shiraz, Iran. It is one of the major universities of Iran and one of the most prestigious universities in Engineering. Shiraz University has pioneered the establishment of doctoral programs in Iran. Shiraz University has always ranked as Top 5 among Iranian universities and is well respected in Iran. Shiraz University has the second biggest campus in Iran.
Shiraz International Airport
Shiraz International Airport is located in Shiraz, Iran. It is the main international airport of Pars/Fars province, the homeland of Persian people. Shiraz International Airport serves as the largest airport in the southern region of Iran. After undergoing renovation and redevolopment work in 2005, Shiraz Airport was identified as the second most reliable and modern airport in Iran in terms of flight safety including electronic and navigation control systems of its flight tower.
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) is a public medical school located in Shiraz, Iran. It is ranked as one of Iran's top medical schools, with more than 5000 students studying for 83 different degrees, and a staff of nearly 13,000 faculty and personnel. as it is one of the best medical universities in Iran,it has established an International Branch[ib. sums. ac. ir ib. sums. ac. ir]. students of this branch study their terms in English.
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.
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.
Mohammad Namazi
Mohammad Namazi was the founder of Namazi Hospital, which he founded in 1955 in Shiraz, Iran. He was born in Kazerun. A stamp series was issued to commemorate this event.
Namazi Hospital
Namazi Hospital is a hospital in Namazi Square, Shiraz, Iran. It was founded by Mohammad Namazi in 1955. The hospital has an active oncology department publishing papers regularly.
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
The Nasīr al-Mulk Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran, located in Goade-e-Araban place (near the famous Shah Cheragh mosque). The mosque was built during the Qājār era, and is still in use under protection by Nasir al Mulk's Endowment Foundation. It was built by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir al Molk, one of the lords of the Qajar Dynasty, in 1876 and was finished in 1888. The designers were Muhammad Hasan-e-Memar and Muhammad Reza Kashi Paz-e-Shirazi.
Qavam House
Qavam House (also widely called "Narenjestan e Ghavam") is a traditional and historical house in Shiraz, Iran. It is set within the Persian gardens of Eram Garden. It was built between 1879 and 1886 by Mirza Ibrahim Khan. The Qavam family were merchants originally from Qazvin. But they soon became active in the government during the Zand dynasty, followed by the Qajar, and Pahlavi dynasty as well.
Afif-Abad Garden
Afif-Abad Garden is a museum complex in Shiraz, Iran. Located in the affluent Afif-Abad district of Shiraz, the complex was constructed in 1863. It contains a former royal mansion, a historical weapons museum, and a Persian garden, all open to the public.
Arg of Karim Khan
The Arg of Karim Khan is a citadel located in the north-east of Shiraz, southern Iran. It was built as part of a complex during the Zand dynasty and is named after Karim Khan, and served as his living quarters. In shape it resembles a medieval fortress. At times, the citadel was used as a prison. Today, it is a museum operated by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization.
Eram Garden
Eram Garden is a historic Persian garden in Shiraz, Iran. Eram is the Persianized version of the Arabic word "Iram" meaning heaven in the Muslim's book of Koran. Eram Garden therefore is so called for its beauties and aesthetic attractions resembling "heaven. " The garden, and the Qavam House within it, are located on the northern shore of the Khoshk river in the Fars province.
Qur'an Gate
Qur'an Gate is a historic gate in the southern-central Persian city of Shiraz, Iran. It is located at the northeastern entrance of the city, on the way to Marvdasht and Isfahan, between Baba Kouhi and Chehel Maqam Mountains near Allah-O-Akbar Gorge.
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.
Vakil Bazaar
Vakil Bazaar is the main bazaar of Shiraz, Iran, located in the historical center of the city. It is thought that the market originally was established by the Buwayhids in the 11th century AD, and was completed mainly by the Atabaks of Fars, and only was renamed after Karim Khan Zand in the 18th century.
Atigh Jame' Mosque
Atigh Jame' Mosque is a 9th century mosque in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province, Iran.
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.
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.
Tomb of Hafez
The Tomb of Hafez and its associated memorial hall, the Hāfezieh, are two memorial structures erected in the northern edge of Shiraz, Iran, in memory of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez. The open pavilion structures are situated in the Musalla Gardens on the north bank of a seasonal river and house the marble tomb of Hafez.
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.
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.
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.
These districts also belong to Shiraz.
- Abivardi
- Ahmadabad
- Ahmadabad-e Zon`ad
- Chogha
- Dehpialeh
- Derki Bala
- Hoseynabad
- Jannat
- Koshan
- Kushk-e Meydan
- Kuy-e Al Zahra
- Kuy-e Farhangian
- Kuy-e Jamaran
- Kuy-e Shahid Hoseyni
- Shah Qoli Beygi
- Shahijan
- Shahrak-e Emam Sejad
- Shahrak-e Farhangian
- Shahrak-e Sa`di
- Sharifabad
- Shirabad
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Shiraz.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Derkī Pā’īn
