http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Middle East , Iran , South , Shiraz en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 02:24:46 +0000 Mon, 20 May 2013 02:24:46 +0000 TOUCHDOWNNo doubt about it Iran suffers from a chronic image problem. Having a top dog like Mahmoud Ahmadinajad doesn39t help. He does for Iran39s international profile what Donald Trump does for the hair replacement industry. The rest of the population is guilty by association.Tell someone you39re going to Iran and the only sound you39re likely to hear is their jaws hitting the floor http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-759628.html iOS five is the most stateoftheart technology which one can get for his handset product actually. 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Many cuneiform inscriptions have been found in the city which tells us about how Shiraz got its name. Mythological stories have hinted at the town being made by Tahmuras Diveband and was ruined many years later.Clay jars used for storing wine have been found in the outskirts of the city. The city has been famous for its wine which d http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-587379.html NB This post was originally written on Sunday October 31st 2010.'Well its the end of my second full day in Shiraz embarking on my second visit to Iran. Yesterday after having slept for a muchneeded 12 hours on Friday night I spent a total of 48 hours intransit to get from MelbourneShiraz with only max 5 hours sleep in between I was befriended by a quirky 28 y.o. man by the name http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-583040.html jome Jan21F bist o yekTo shorten the rather complicated and full day of visits in Shiraz lets just say I see all there could possibly be worth visiting and also mentioned in LP Iran. No I have to say I see everything to the point of near casual indifference every nook crack and cranny of Shiraz of which I can only imagine the usual tourist would hardly ever get a whiff inclu http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-578671.html panj shanbeJan20R Had earlier considered a day visit to Kashan before heading south by buses however these plans fall apart so I change itinerary and ask Elham to look into a flight to Shiraz thinking that the LPIran itinerary would be best to follow and eventually leave me working my way north by some combination of buses bus tours and taxis. In this way I would be working my way back to http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-573149.html Atiq Jame' Mosque dates back to the reign of Saffarid Amr bin Leys and its grandeur has been described in great detail by Ibn Batuta and Madame Dieulafoy in their writings while traveling in Iran. The Saffarids hailed from the province of Sistan in Iran. They ruled from 867 AD to 903 AD and have been responsible for the construction of many public buildings among which this mosque is one of the ol http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-554195.html Shiraz bazaar is a splendid example of the fine architecture which was a hallmark of the Zand rulers. Made by Karim Khan it is an impressive market place which was constructed to convert Shiraz into a flourishing center of economic activity. The market has been ingenuously designed with brick work in the high ceilings which keep the heat away in summers and insulate the inside from the cold outsi http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-545101.html When you visit Pasargadae as a part of an Iran travel package you will learn about the importance of this place in Iranian history. The Achaemenid dynasty was well known for its valiant rulers and Pasargadae was the proud capital of this dynasty under the king Cyrus II.Established in the 6th century BC the capital city is famous for the ruins of well known monuments made during that time. It is http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-539103.html When you visit Shiraz you will be struck by the oldworld charm of Eram Garden. Also known as the Baghe Eram it has a huge assortment of plants together with an old building. The garden dates back to the time when the Seljuks were on the throne. Because of their great patronage for greenery they have constructed quite a few gardens during their rule. Baghe Eram was a contribution by Sanjar wh http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-539085.html The wonders of the Vakil mosque are sure to impress anyone on a trip to Shiraz. Among the many wonderful monuments in Iran this mosque occupies a prime place in the history of the country. Located adjacent to the Vakil Bazaar this mosque is a reminder of the beautiful artwork created during the rule of the Zand dynasty.Stretching over a huge 8660 square meters the building was started in 1751 http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-537522.html Among the old mosques worth visiting in Iran is the Nasir Ol Molk Mosque in Shiraz. While there are many beautiful and breath taking monuments in the country yet this particular mosque in Shiraz has its own importance. It is situated in GoadeeAraban place very near to the Shah Cheragh mausoleum. It was built in honor of Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir ol Molk who was like a lord in the Qajar dynasty. T http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-531971.html Shiraz Persepolis pics http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-526127.html From the city of Kerman I got yet another bus westwards to the famous city of Shiraz. The Iranian chick I'd met in Esfahan had told me to meet her there and she would show me around. At the bus station I stood and stared at the coach. For some odd reason the bus had a Crystal Palace Football Club sticker on the back window and this is by no means the sole occurrence of a midtable English footbal http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-515174.html Firoozabad is a mustsee tourist destination inside Iran when you visit Shiraz. It is just a short drive to the south of Shiraz that helps you learn a lot about various topics including natural attractions of the area nomadic life of Qashqaee nomads Qaleh Dokhtar fortress Ardeshir Palace etc.Such a trip to Firoozabad is just a one day back and forth from Shiraz during which you could even arr http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-502877.html Thursday 15 AprilI am sitting at a table writing my next blog with John opposite me writing his diary in a coffee room of the Hotel Shiraz Parsian Shiraz which is a major city in Iran with many attractions for visitors who can get here. The city is situated some 700 kilometres south of Tehran. We have had two full driving days since leaving Tehran stopping half way at Esfahan a beautiful c http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-490513.html Nach den wenig positiven Nachrichten gestern und der Tatsache dass ich mein Gepck wohl frhestens in Berlin wiedersehen werde bleibt mir nichts anderes brig als das beste draus zu machen und dreimal am Tag bei Iran Air anzurufen obwohl die ja nicht mal was dafr knnen schlielich war es Jazeera die es verbummelt haben. Zunchst einmal alsoSHOPPEN Nun bin ich also stolzer Bes http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-480096.html ...mein Gepaeck ist immer noch weg und meine Hoffnungen sind irgendwie geschwunden..Shiraz ist sonst ganz nett. Persepolis war einigermassen beeindruckend. aber ich bin grad nicht in Stimmung mehr zu schreiben.j. http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-479909.html Sunday I had an early start to Shiraz for the seven hour bus trip from Esfahan. Empty dry lanscape to gaze at through the dusty windows. We pass a small truck almost overflowing with its cargo of juicylooking sib. Another truck with a load of sheep and two men only just clinging to the back. A third truck with the disheartening word 'Tesco' emblazed on its flank. A huge sign proclaiming 'Persia http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/South/Shiraz/blog-450683.html