It is located near the Vakil Mosque. Due to change in the conditions of public baths, it has lost its original shape. The Vakil Bath is a monument of the Zand period.
Seyed Ja'fari Water Reservoir, Lar
This reservoir which has an interesting dome, is one of the oldest water reservoirs in Lar. The diameter of the dome is 14 m. with a height of 10 m. The water level reaches 20 m. and it is distributed through a system of channels, which was built in the Safavid period.
Baq-e-Neshat Bath, Shiraz
This bath located to the north of Baq-e-Neshat Garden, is composed of two rooms each with a small dome. One of the domes is erected on pillars with intricate spirals which opens out to the garden. The paintings on the walls are quite refined and delicate.
Afif Abad Bath, Shiraz
It is situated to the north of the Afif Abad Garden, museum or edifice. The interior walls have been ornamented with characteristic plaster works and painting of men and women of the Qajar period.
Tang-e-Chowgan Cave, Kazeroon
In the Chowgan Valley there is a rather large cave in which a huge statue of Shapour I has been carved. The length of cave entrance is about 16 m., with a height of less than 8 m. The height of statue is 7 m. high and its shoulders are 2 m. wide, and its hands are 3 m. long. It is said that in addition to this giant statue of Shapour I, the tomb of this great man is also situated in this cave most probably.
Sheikh Ali Cave, Haji Abad, Kazeroon
At the distance of 5 km. east of Naqsh-e-Rostam and along the ruins of Estakhr, there is a cave in which inscriptions in Pahlavi script are written. These are in commemoration of nine monuments built by the order of Shapour I and contemplate his ability in handling arms. There is very narrow path by the cave that leads to the tomb of Sheikh Ali, a gnostic.
Other Palaces and Edifices, Fars
The other palaces and edifices include the Kiaros Palace and the Baq Neshat edifice.
Sassanide Palace, Sarvestan, Shiraz
Located 9 km southwest of Sarvestan, it is a large monument made of stone and gypsum. This monument dates back to the Sassanian period and to the time of Bahram-Gour (420-438 AD). Mehrnevsi, his well-known minister ordered the construction of this palace. Since 1956, major renovations took place. This monument has been registered on the list of National Monuments of Iran.
Persepolis (Takht-e-Jamshid), Marvdasht
On top of the rocky mountain of Rahmat in the plain of Marvdasht, the ruins of Takht-e-Jamshid palace are pre-eminent. Construction of these palaces started at the time of Darius I (521 BC) and was not completed in less than a period of 150 years. Takht-e-Jamshid is registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Mirror Palace (Dokhtar Palace), Rastaq Village, Darab
This palace is situated 8 km. from the Rastaq Village. Placed in a deep valley, it is surrounded by mountains from the three sides. To the west of the palace is a rim of mountains which have a special luster, in such a way that the image of every thing can be seen on it. The antiquity of the palace belongs to the 3rd century AD.
Baq-e-Nazar Pavilion (Kolah Farangi), Shiraz
A pavilion that is located in Baq Nazar, a beautiful garden with tall and ancient trees, dates back to the Karim Khan period. There is a charming pavilion built by Karim Khan, known as Kolah Farangi. The ceramic work on the exterior of this building is quite unique. There are paintings by well known artists of the Zand period on the walls.
Baq-e-Eilkhani Edifice, Shiraz
It dates back to the time of Mohammad Qoli-Khan, a leader of the Qashqei tribe. The garden in which it is located (about 6,000 sq.m.) dates back to the Qajar period.
Ardeshir-e-Babakan Palace, Marvdasht
This rather large monument is made of stone and has three domes with many rooms. The ornaments and carvings on top of the interior doorways are similar to those in Takht-e-Jamshid. This palace has been registered on the list of National Historical Sites.
Achaemenid Royal Palace, Sarvan Village
Opposite the Saravan Village, there are ruins relevant to the Achaemenian Dynasty. The 90 cm. base pillars with the same ornamental engravings of the Takht-e-Jamshid pillars, are scattered around the ruins. The mentioned monuments are the remainders of the Achaemenian kingdom Palace.
Abunasr Palace ( Takht-e-Abunasr ), Shiraz
Six kilometers east of Shiraz, on top of a hill, ia a relic of an edifice made of brick and stone. As a result of archeological excavations, these remains have been estimated to date back to the Parthian period but it was also used in the Sassanian period.
This palace is 600 meters to the northeast of the Koorush shrine. The area of this palace is 2,620 square meters and includes a large hall (with eight columns) in the middle and four terraces in four directions and two rooms in the corners. To the east of the palace is Pasargadae, composed of a large hall with eight columns. There is a doorway on the north, east and western side of this hall. In the northern doorway, there is an impression of a winged human with two wings directed towards the sky and two wings to the bottom. Where as the hands are raised towards the sky in a gesture of prayer.
The other carvings and inscriptions of the province includes: Naqsh-e-Bahram in Noor Abad, Naqsh-e-Shapour in Darab, Tangab Embossments, Tang-e-Boraq Pahlavi inscription in Passargadae and Takht-e-Gohar or Takht-e-Rostam in north Persepolis.
Naqsh-e-Shapour Engraving, Kazeroon
It has remained as a part of a thriving city. The ruins of Shapour exists in the Chogan Valley, a few kilometers away from Kazeroon. In the Chogan Valley, on the precipice of the mountain and on both sides of a river, many carvings can be distinguished:
In the same direction as the historical site of Naghsh-e-Rajab and at the termination of the Haji-Abad Mountain, there are many historical ruins belonging to the Achaemanian, Elamite and Sassanian periods. These sites include: The stone carvings on the lower slopes (Sassanian), tombs of the Achaemanian Kings on the top of the hill and the square-shaped monument (Zoroastrian inscription) on the right side. This complex no doubt is a major tourist attraction site specially for those interested in archaeology and history.
Naqsh-e-Rajab Engraving, North Persepolis, Marvdasht
To the north of Persepolis, there are carvings of Ardeshir Babakan and Shapour I . This carving consists of three embossed pictures of Ardeshir Babakan, Shapour I, as well as the emblem of his dynasty besides other great personalities of the Ardeshir era.
Korangoon Inscriptions, Noor Abad, Mamasani
To the north-west of Fahliyan, and to the south of the Seteloon Village, located 20 km. north-west from Noor Abad, on the top of Korangoon Mountain, there are engraved monuments known as "Sagmetro" or "Naqareh Khaneh" (the place where drums are beaten at stated intervals in a shrine). The antiquity of these monuments dates back to the 3rd century BC.
Elamite Period Embossed Inscriptions, Seteloo Village, Lar
In the Saravan Mountains and on top of a hill by the river, there exists a few carvings that belong to the Elamite (Ilami) period. The same shows two symbolic figures: A man and a woman, each with a pair of horns on their head. A man is sitting on a throne, on which a snake has coiled. He is holding the head of snake. This man is offering the “water of life” to another man who is sitting next to him.
Bazaar-e-Nov of Shiraz is also considered as one of the oldest bazaars of Fars province, which was constructed in the late Qajar era.
Vakil Bazaar, Shiraz
This bazaar is located in Darb-e-Shahzadeh (Gate of Prince), near the Vakil Mosque. It has five entrances with two rows of shops (Hojreh), situated north-south and east-west direction and perpendicular to each other. It displays a beautiful architecture with wide corridors and high ceilings along with openings which allow air circulation and penetration of light.
Qeisariyeh Bazaar, Lar
This bazaar which is located in the old city of Lar, was built during the reign of Shah Abbas Safavid. It has been registered on the list of National Cultural Heritage sites of Iran. The building was once repaired in 1310 AH. by Fathali Khan Garashi and has been restored recently by National Cultural Heritage Organization.
Moshir Arcade, Shiraz
Golshan or Moshir Caravansary is located near Vakil Bazaar, which is relic of Mirza Abol Hassan Moshir-ol-Molk. This arcade was repaired in 1970. Its rooms have been used as an exhibition hall for the demonstration of local handicrafts of Fars, thus called "Sarayeh Honar" (Art House).
Khan School, Shiraz
This historical monument is situated in Shiraz city. This building was constructed by Allah Verdi Khan and his son in the Shah Abbas period. This place, which used to be a theological school, has been restored several times.
Aqa Baba Khan School, Shiraz
Dating back to the Qajar period, it is near the Vakil Bazaar and Jame’ Mosque. The same belongs to the Karim Khan Zand period. The construction of building was begun by haji Mohammad Hossein Khan and finally in 1862, the construction was completed by Aqa Baba Khan Hossein.
Other Castles and Forts, Fars
The other historical castles of the province include: Mohrak and Tabar (Khorsheh) Castles in Jahrum, a building known as grave the of Nader Shah's mother in Lar,Gahvareh-ye-Deev in Shiraz,Dimeh Mil of Jahan Ahmad Shah in Noor Abad, Soleiman Prison Tower in Shiraz and Rooy Reneh (Rooineh).
Zahak Castle, Fasa
On top of a hill near Fasa, there exists a castle belonging to the Sassanian period. Ceramic objects have been found at this site.
Sefid Castle, Mamasani
This castle is located 15 km. north of Noor-Abad, it dates back to the Elamite era. It is believed that in 5th century, it was one of the famous castles of Esmailians and in the year 654 AH it was destroyed by Holakoo Khan the king of the Mongols.
Qadamgah Castle, Lar
Located northwest of the ancient city of Lar, this castle is built on a platform surrounded by steep slopes. It dates back to the pre-Islamic period and was used for defense purposes. Today only ruins (the northern wall and two smaller towers) remain as in the Safavid period, this place was destroyed
Qabr Castle, Jahrum
This castle is located 50 km. from Jahrum city, at the top of a mount in an altitude of 400 m. To the west of this castle is a small spring. Beside the spring there is a narrow zigzag route, which terminates to the tower of the Qabr Castle.
Karim Khani Citadel, Shiraz
It used to be the main residential palace of Karim Khan-e-Zand and his dynasty in Shiraz. Surrounded by high brick walls, there are four towers, each at a corner of the complex. This place was used as a prison for thirty five years until 1971. Although damaged as a result of misuse, renovations are taking place. This monument is a good representative of the architectural style which was typical of the Zand period.
Kaka Castle, Mamasani
This castle is located 8 km. from the hilly village of Kalgeh and is surrounded by the Ena and Sejak Gorges from which the Fahliyan River crosses by. It is believed that this castle once belonged to the Esmailians and it's antiquity dates back to 6th century AH. This castle is situated in the Mamasani township.
Estakhr Castle, Marvdasht
The Estakhr Mountain is to the extremity of the southwest of the Marvdasht plains. On top of which the famous Estakhr Castle was constructed in the Azododoleh-ye-Deilami period. In this place a large pool (Estakhr) was made, but unfortunately at present, only a very tall ancient cypress tree dating back to a century can be seen among the ruins of the stony building of the castle.
Ejdeha Peykar Castle, Lar
This castle is built on a hill to the west of the Lar township. The structure is composed of three sections: The stone wall, the upper tower and the middle tower. It dates back to the pre-Islamic period. It’s been inhabited until the 20th century and was bombarded at the time of Reza Shah.
