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Shiraz
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A major city in the south and the country's cultural capital, known for its gardens and mausoleums in the city center. There are many ancient ruins in the surrounding area, the most famous of which are Persepolis and Pasargadae.
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It's a major city in southern Iran, the country's cultural capital, known for its gardens and mausoleums in the city center. There are also many ancient ruins in the surrounding area, the most famous of which are Persepolis and Pasargadae.
Key Facts
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 1,701,256 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 240 km².
- Altitude: 1,486 meters.
- Website: www.iranvisitor.com/shiraz-guide