Shiraz was a former capital of Persia and a treasure trove of Persian culture. It is said to have been the origin of one of the best wines in the world - the Syrah (Shiraz) grape - though producing, selling and drinking wine is now illegal in Iran.
The Quran Gate – the main entrance into Shiraz
The Mausoleum of Hafez, a famous Persian poet who was born in Shiraz, was set in a walled garden complex
We found his beautifully inscribed marble tomb in a tiled pavilion in the middle of the garden
Car park adorned with martyrs
The Shiraz Bazaar
A bazari (merchant) relaxing with a Qalyan (hookah) in between customers
The Vakil Mosque on the edge of the bazaar
The prayer hall had 48 carved stone columns
The gardens of the Khan Madrassa
Australia’s most successful export – the gum tree!
The Saray-e-mehr Teahouse in the bazaar
Kissing in the face of danger
The decorative brickwork on the walls of the Arg of Karim Khan Citadel
The Nasir al Molk Mosque is also known as the pink mosque because the colourful tiles decorating the facades and courtyards are painted with pink flowers which gives the mosque an overall pink appearance
The mosque is also famous for its brightly coloured stained glass windows
Persian miniature painting
Persian tile picture on the wall of the Vakil Traditonal Restaurant
Tile art of Shiraz
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