Things to Do in Marvdasht

There are 2 attractions in Marvdasht. Persepolis, ruined ceremonial capital of the achaemenid empire, is the most popular.

1

Persepolis

Ruined ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire

Archaeological Site

2

Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque

Colorful mosque famed for morning stained-glass light displays

Mosque

3

Vakil Mosque

18th-century Shiraz mosque with tiled prayer halls

Mosque

4

Tomb of Hafez

19th-century tomb and poetic memorial in Shiraz

Tomb

5

Naqsh-e Rostam

Ancient necropolis with Achaemenid royal rock-cut tombs

Archaeological Site

6

Anshan (Persia)

Ancient Elamite city and archaeological site in Fars

Archaeological Site

7

Istakhr

Ancient Persian city ruins near Persepolis region

Archaeological Site

8

Shah Cheragh shrine

Major Shia pilgrimage shrine in Shiraz with mirrored interiors

Religious Site

9

Ka'ba-ye Zartosht

Ancient stone tower at Naqsh-e Rustam, enigmatic inscriptions

Tower

10

Maharloo Lake

Salt lake near Shiraz with seasonal pink waters

Lake

11

Gate of All Nations

Persepolis monumental gateway built by Xerxes

Monument

12

Karim Khan Citadel

18th-century citadel in Shiraz with Qajar-era architecture

Archaeological Site

13

Qur'an Gate

Historic Shiraz gate where travelers once sought blessings

Monument

14

Tachara

Royal palace of Darius at Persepolis with reliefs

Palace

15

Naqsh-e Rajab

Sassanian rock-relief site with royal inscriptions

Archaeological Site

16

Ancient Congregational Mosque of Shiraz

Historic congregational mosque in Shiraz with Persian architecture

Mosque

17

Pars Museum

Museum in Shiraz exhibiting regional archaeological artifacts

Museum

18

Kuh-e Rahmat

Mountain in Fars province, Iran

Mountain

19

Mount Derak

Prominent Fars mountain overlooking Shiraz

Mountains

20

Bamou National Park

Protected area in Fars province with diverse wildlife

National Park

21

Ka‘beh-ye Zartosht

Ancient cubic Zoroastrian stone tower at Naqsh-e Rustam

Monument