Shiraz

The Gate of Xerxes or the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis. It was built during the reign of King Xerxes I (486-465 BC). Alexander the Great destroyed Persepolis in 330BC, turning it into "the place of the forty columns" in revenge against the man who had sacked Athens.

Shiraz. When I think about this stunning city, it is honestly a miracle that my face doesn’t break from smiling so hard. Shiraz was the first city I visited in Iran, and jeez, what a way to s…

In the heart of Fars, somewhere 10 km north of Marvdasht and 60 km northeast of Shiraz, is a civilized land of glorious Achaemenid history. The ancient city of Takht-e Jamshid or Persepolis is the capital of the Achaemenid Empire and many palaces in it show off the grandeur of ancient history. #historic #historicalplace #bestplacestogo #bestvacations #wonderful_places #persepolise #takhtejamshid #shiraz #achaemenid #persia #persian #tourismattractions #tourism #turista

Set within a gorgeous garden, Bagh-e Narenjestan, which encircles a scenic pavilion, was built for the wealthy and powerful Mohammad-Ali Khan Qavam al-Molk in the late 19th century in Shiraz, south…