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All Iran Shiraz

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Shiraz

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Shiraz, Iran

Updated June 21, 2018

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Shah Cheragh

Shiraz, Iran

Shah Cheragh

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.
The Pink Mosque.

Shiraz, Iran

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.
Tomb of Hafez

Shiraz, Iran

Tomb of Hafez

A dreamy mausoleum honors Persia's most famous poet.

Shiraz, Iran

Eram Garden

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.
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