Fars, as the fourth largest province of Iran, is located in the south of the country. Fars is the land of culture, poetry and spring oranges.
History
Fars, since the eleventh century BC, has been the residence of one of the Aryan tribes, named "Pers". The name of this province and the Persian Gulf, which was cut off from Fars province in the country divisions in 1352 AH and belonged to Bushehr province, is derived from the name of this tribe.
Geography
Fars province is centered on the city of Shiraz and is limited to Isfahan from the north, Yazd from the east, Hormozgan from the south, and Kohgilouye and Bushehr from the west. This region has plains and deserts, lakes, mountains, valleys and gorges, many rivers and springs, and mountainous areas have 70% of the area of this province.
According to the latest country divisions in 2013, this province has 29 counties. According to the census of 2015, Shiraz, Maroodasht, Kazeroon, Jahorm, Larestan and Fasa are respectively the most populous cities of Fars province.
weather
Fars province is divided into three mountainous climate regions (with very cold winters), the central region (with relatively mild winters and hot and dry summers), and the third region with moderate winters and very hot summers.
April is considered the best time to travel to this province; The time when the scent of spring oranges delights people and makes tourists fall in love with the alley gardens of Shiraz.
Cities of Fars province
Fars province has ancient cities, historical monuments, natural sights, places of pilgrimage and beautiful Iranian gardens that cover different tastes.
Shiraz
Shiraz is the capital of Fars province and has been famous for having beautiful gardens since ancient times. Some of its gardens have historical importance and are considered important tourist centers. Eram Garden, Afifabad Garden, Delgosha Garden and Jahannama Garden are among them.
The presence of two great Persian poets, Hafez and Saadi in Shiraz, has influenced various cultural and linguistic aspects of the people of this city, and today the tombs of these two poets are considered important tourist attractions of the city. Khajovi Kermani Mausoleum, Karim Khan Zand Citadel, Nasir al-Molk Mosque and Narenjestan Qavam Garden are some other historical monuments of Shiraz.
In the hot summers of Shiraz, the village of Qalat near this city is a resort for Shirazites and travelers.
According to traditions, during Mamun's caliphate, a number of descendants of Imam Musa bin Jafar took refuge in Shiraz and died there. There are many tombs of Imamzadehs belonging to the same generation in this city, and today, Shahcheragh Shrine and Imamzadeh Ali Bin Hamzah are among the important places of pilgrimage in this city.
Pasargad
Pasargad city includes "Pasargad World Heritage Collection", a collection of structures left from the Achaemenid era. This city is the first Achaemenid capital and is located in a high plain and surrounded by mountains.
The most prominent part of the Pasargad complex is the tomb of Cyrus. Kambojie Mausoleum, Pasargad Mosque, Teltakht defensive fortifications, petroglyphs of winged man, Shahi Garden fountains, General Bar Palace, Kingdom Complex, Holy Precinct, Bolaghi Gorge, Mozafari Caravanserai, Gate Palace and Stone Tower are among the other works of this collection.
Marvdasht
Maroodasht city is located 40 kilometers north of Shiraz and has a mountainous and moderate climate. This city is now the second largest city in Fars province after Shiraz.
Naqsh Rajab, Ashtrak city, Khan bridge, three domes and Amir band bridge are other historical monuments of Marvdasht. The Kir River, which flows from the Bakhtegan Lake and passes through the south of Morodasht, as well as the Darudzen Dam Lake, have provided resorts with good weather for tourists.
Kazerun
Kazerun city is the center of Kazerun county and it has always attracted the attention of tourists due to its many historical and ancient monuments.
Most of the historical works of this city belong to the Sasanian period. The ancient city of Bishapur, located in the center of Kazerun, was built during the Sassanid era, and its remains have been registered as part of the Sassanid axis of Fars by UNESCO. Bishapur is a treasure of Sassanid era works such as Anahita Temple and the statue of Shapur I located in the Shapur Cave.
Larestan
Larestan city, centered on Lar city, is one of the historical cities of Fars province, which was a vast land in the Zandiyeh and Qajar periods. Most of the people of this city speak Larestani, which is a branch of the ancient Pahlavi language.
There are many salt domes in this area, which have increased in height over time due to salt deposits, and they are considered one of the most important tourist attractions of this city.
Sarvestan
Sasan Palace, Sheikh Yusuf Sarvostani's tomb, Imamzade Bibi Sharifa Khatun, and Angur Gebri Castle are among the historical monuments of this region. Maharlu Lake is the most important natural attraction of this city. Cheshm Saru Nakhodi in Nazarabad and Rabat Garden in Sarvostan are also considered as other natural monuments of the region. Its famous products include buttermilk, pistachios and olives.
Firouzabad
Firouzabad city, centered in Firouzabad city, was one of the important cities of the Sassanid period. This area has many historical monuments from the early Sassanid period, the remains of Ardeshir Babkan Palace, Dokhtar Castle, Milo Minar and the relief of Ardeshir's victory are among them. This city is the connection between Asalouye port and Shiraz.
Jahrom
Jahrom is one of the old cities of Iran. Jahrom Fire Temple, Jahrom Bazaar, Sengtrashan Cave, Khan's Mosque and Madrasah, and Tofan House are among the historical monuments of this region. Stonemasons Cave is one of the largest man-made caves in the world.
Darab
Darab city is located in the southeast of Fars province with a delay of several thousand years. The historical monument of Darabgerd belongs to the Achaemenid period in this city. Azarakhsh Fire Temple, Naqsh Shapur, Azarjoy Fire Temple and Bahram Palace are other historical monuments of this region. Among the other tourist attractions of Darab, we can mention the Raghaz Strait, which is surrounded by high walls on both sides and many waterfalls flow in it. Exploring the valley requires equipment and a guide and takes a full day.
Residences
The number of hotels and guesthouses in Shiraz is large, and this issue makes different choices available to tourists for every taste and budget. Among the hotels, we can mention Shiraz Grand Hotel, Chamran, Zandiye and Homa hotels. Golestan Raz Shiraz, Lotus, Khane Bagh Irani Shiraz and Taranjastan are also the titles of some Shiraz ecotourism accommodations.
Jurg Sepidan, Teng Chogan Kazeroon, Darafshan Abadeh, Naqsh Rostam Maroodasht and Gharib Khan Darab are also some of the ecotourism residences of Fars province.
local foods
The cuisine of Fars province can be considered a diverse collection of local foods that create a special experience for tourists. Cabbage rice, Esfandi rice, two onion plums, pache-pilo, sugar-pilo, carrot-pilo, coriander meatballs and eggplant lalak are among these dishes. Ash Sabzi is one of the popular breakfasts in Shiraz. Ash Kardeh and Ash Anar Shirazi are also other native Ashes of this province.
The famous dessert of Shiraz is Falodeh, and Shirazi salad is also the famous salad of Shiraz.
restaurants
Haft Khan Shiraz International Restaurant offers both Iranian and foreign cuisines and is one of the famous restaurants of this city. Chamran Hotel's Panorama Restaurant, Taqcheh Restaurant Cafe, and Baghraz Restaurant are other restaurants in Shiraz. Dag Dag fast food, Neapolitan pizza and Zavor pizza are also good options for Farangi and fast food. If you like to go to cafes and drink coffee, Ferdowsi Cafe, Hedayat Cafe and Pirsouk Cafe are among the good cafes in the city.
Khane Bammad Ecotourism Resort Restaurant in Pasargad and Parsian Takht Jamshid Restaurant in Maroodasht are other options available in this province.
Handicrafts
The most important handicrafts of Fars province are rugs, carpets and rugs. In addition, Khatamkari of this province is famous and important. Indigo painting, painting on wood and pottery, indigo tile and seven-color tile are also popular in Fars province, and along with silk dyeing and metalwork, they are among the handicrafts of this province.
souvenirs
Khatam city of Shiraz and carpets, rugs and jajims of the nomads of Fars province are good choices for buying souvenirs from this province. Baharnaranj, Ergiat, Yokheh bread and Muscati are among the foods that you can buy as souvenirs.
Customs
In Fars province, different ethnic groups live, including Fars, Ler, Qashqai Turks, Tajiks, Arabs, and Kurds, each of which has its own customs and traditions.
In the music department, the music of Qashqai lovers has a high position, which has a melody for happiness and sadness. Among their traditional dances, the stick dance is more attractive because of the way it is performed.
Hosseini's Tasua and Ashura ceremony in Kazeroon is one of the most unique ceremonies of its kind in Iran.
