Eram Garden, Shiraz Acquaintance with Eram Garden and access ways – Flytoday

It doesn't matter if you have been to Shiraz before or not; Even if you are planning to visit this city for the umpteenth time, there is probably a list of sightseeing spots that you plan to visit. At the top of this list, next to Hafiziya and Saadiyya and the beautiful Nasir Mosque, Shiraz's Eram Garden may also be there. This garden, which shines in the middle of Shiraz city with its special architecture and neat surroundings, has an interesting history. In this article from Flytoday tourism magazinewe will visit Garden of Paradise or Eram together.

Where is Shiraz Eram Garden?

If you go to the northwest of Shiraz, after the Chamran highway, you will reach the entrance and brick gate of the Eram Garden in Shiraz on Eram Boulevard. This attraction, which is one of the most famous tourist spots in Shiraz, consists of a three-story mansion and a large garden full of trees, which hosts thousands of tourists and travelers every year.

One of the important points of Eram Garden is that it is one of the few works registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It may be interesting to know that only works are included in the list of this heritage which, in addition to the uniqueness of architecture, are evidence of human ingenuity and creativity.

You can see the harmonious coexistence of architecture and nature in Shiraz's Eram Garden. Apart from the beautiful mansion located in the garden with its pleasant and colorful tiling, in Eram Garden you can see a unique vegetation up close; From all kinds of flowers and plants to spring orange, pine, maple and sepiadar trees, you can see in this garden. Similarly, the most diverse rose garden of Iran and the tallest Shiraz cypress are located in this 11-hectare garden. It is not for nothing that the botanical garden located in this complex is kept under the protection of Shiraz University.

The most attractive part of Shiraz's Eram Garden is its central part, which consists of a row of parallel cypress trees and a turquoise pond between them, and with a symmetrical and eye-catching structure, it leads to a beautiful and eye-catching mansion. Walking in this part of the garden, along with smelling the smell of spring oranges and listening to the pleasant sound of Iranian music that usually resonates in the complex, will create memorable and heartwarming moments for you.

How to go to Eram Garden?

To access this garden and visit it, you can use a car, subway or bus. In the following, we describe all three of these ways and their path.

Access by car

As we mentioned earlier, Eram Garden is located in the northwest of Shiraz city. To access it, you have to get to Chamran highway, turn left after reaching Student Square (or Alam Square) and after passing Student Boulevard and reaching Eram Square, enter Eram Boulevard. Here you have almost reached Eram Garden and you can see its brick walls. A little further, you will find the entrance to the garden.

Access via subway

Shiraz also has a clean and quiet subway that you can use to travel around the city. To reach Eram Garden in Shiraz, you have to board one of the trains of line 1 and get to the prayer station. From here, you have to walk for about 10 minutes on the student boulevard to reach Eram square and Eram boulevard. A little further along Eram Boulevard, you will see the entrance to the garden.

Access by bus

If you want to go to Bagh Eram by bus, we must say that the nearest station is located in Eram square. Also, buses of different lines pass through this station and can easily take you to your destination.

• Address of Bagh Eram: Shiraz, Eram Boulevard, Eram St.

The time to visit the Eram Garden in Shiraz

It is possible to visit Eram Garden every day from 8 am to 8 pm. However, we suggest that you visit this complex in the second half of the year before it gets dark and take advantage of the beauty and charm of the environment in the sunlight.

When it comes to traveling to Shiraz and visiting the Eram Garden, generally everyone recommends May and the orange season, which of course is the right advice. But seeing this space and visiting it in other seasons of the year, especially autumn leaves, is not without pleasure.

History of Shiraz Eram Garden

There is a lot of mystery about the true history and construction of the Eram Garden. No one knows exactly in which year and by whom this garden was first built. But since during the time of Sultan Sanjar, other gardens were built in Iran, the construction of Eram Garden is also attributed to this Seljuk king according to speculations.

In the history of Al-Injo, Al-Muzaffar and the Safavid golden era and the remaining travelogues from that time, there are references to Eram Garden in Shiraz and its gardens. In fact, the oldest documents that indicate the existence of this garden are related to the 10th and 11th centuries of Hijri. In the following years, this mansion was renovated and restored by Karim Khan for the use of the leaders of the Zand dynasty, and after the fall of Zandiyeh, it was used by the Qashqai clan and then the Qajar as the seat of government.

Later, in the same Qajar era, it was bought by Haj Nasir al-Molk Shirazi, the ruler of Fars at the time and the founder of the famous Nasir al-Molk Mosque, and the current Eram Bagh building was built by his order and supervision. After the death of Haj Nasir al-Molk, this property was managed by his heirs for a while, until several years later, it was confiscated by the Pahlavi government and handed over to Farah Pahlavi. At the same time, the building and the garden of the complex were fundamentally renovated and then donated to Shiraz University. Today, the building department is under the control of the Faculty of Law and the garden is under the control of the Faculty of Agriculture of this university.

Eram Garden Mansion

The final mansion of the building, which has been added to the lands of the complex, has been placed in the center of the Eram Garden area, and was built during the Qajar rule. This building was designed by Mohammad Hasan Shirazi, one of the famous and expert architects of Shiraz, in 3 floors with the influence of Safavid and Qajar architecture.

On the first floor, there is a cellar and a reservoir. The water stream that flows in the garden continues to this cellar and in addition to creating a relaxing environment, it also helps to cool the air in the house in the summer. Among the beauties of this floor, we can mention the carved columns, ceiling and wall decorations and tiles decorated with images of Khosrow and Shirin, which we cannot see because the building is closed.

On the second and third floors, there are corridors, rooms, and a large hall, where Qajar era paintings and plasters can be seen in their corners. But perhaps the most beautiful part of the second and third floor is the high ceiling of the porch, the breathtaking Qejri tiles, the painted capitals and the unique and unique plasterwork, which fortunately can be seen from inside the garden.

One of the wonderful parts of Shiraz Eram Garden is the front part of the building, which consists of 5 circular arches. On these arches, images such as the image of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar on a white horse, Khosrow and Shirin, Yusuf and Zuleikha, Suleiman and the Queen of Saba are engraved with lively and beautiful colors, which are taken from religious stories and Nizami and Ferdowsi poems. These tilings have not been repeated in any of the buildings in Shiraz, and this indicates the uniqueness of this garden among other historical monuments.

The structure of Aram Garden in Shiraz

The land of Eram garden is in the shape of a rectangle, which used to be surrounded by a straw wall. But now it is protected by a fence. When you enter the garden, if you look to your left, you will see the main passage of the garden, which is greeted by seronaz trees in two parallel rows. If you look more closely, you will see the tallest and most robust Saronaz, which is the oldest in Shiraz and according to some traditions, it is several hundred years old.

If you pass this passage, you will see that there is a pond with an area of ​​335 meters in front of the garden mansion. This pond is made of 18 pieces of stone and it is said that its main stone was left from the Ilkhanid era. The pond and the streams connected to it, in addition to the effect they have given the garden, also perform the task of watering the garden trees and are responsible for the greenery and freshness of the garden all these years. Also, on the 4 sides of the main pond of the garden, 4 palm trees have been planted and with their greatness and splendor, they have completed the picture before your eyes.

Plan of Shiraz Eram Garden throughout history

As you know, the most obvious feature of Iranian architecture is its amazing symmetry, even in the smallest details. Eram Garden in Shiraz was originally based on the same principle of Iranian architecture and was built in a completely symmetrical way. You can clearly see this symmetry in the oldest available plan of Eram Garden.

Of course, later in many renovations at different times, part of this symmetry was lost, some Japanese architecture was added to it, and the geometric structure of the garden underwent changes.

Inscriptions of Eram Garden in Shiraz

Like many historical buildings in the corners of Iran, there are carved inscriptions on the outer part of Bagh Eram mansion. Most of these inscriptions were installed during the era of Nasir al-Mulk and gave a magnificent appearance to the mansion.

In the eastern facade of the building, 6 carved marble inscriptions have been installed, which have poems by Hafez, Saadi, Fasih al-Mulk Shourideh Shirazi, as well as verses from the Qur'an with Nastaliq lines. On both sides of the porch, there are two inscriptions of Qarinah, which are engraved in the design of Achaemenid soldiers.

Botany Department of Eram Garden

After Eram Garden was donated to Shiraz University in 1358 with the help of Horticulture Department, Faculty of Agriculture and Biology Department of Science Faculty, Botany department was opened in this garden. In this section, it was planned to bring various species of plants from all over the world and Iran to this garden while maintaining the existing plant diversity.

In the botanical section of the garden, you can see a collection of fruitful and non-fruitful trees; From trees such as cypress, purple, willow, maple, sapidar, pine and willow to trees such as persimmons, pears, oranges, pomegranates, parsnips, walnuts and almonds, there are trees in Shiraz's Aram Garden.

The plant species of Eram Garden are not limited to its trees and it is also famous for its diverse flowers. In addition to all kinds of ornamental shrubs, greenhouse plants and fence plants, the rose collection there is also one of the most famous flower gardens in Asia, with a variety of more than 250 varieties of roses.

Other parts of Shiraz Eram Garden

Apart from the main building and the garden area, Eram Garden also consists of other parts, which we will give a brief explanation about in the following.

inside

In the back of the main building, there is an indoor section, which was built during the Qajar period and is similar to the main building in terms of architecture, decorations and tiling. During the Qajar period and before that, this section was used for internal use by the people of the house.

Stone Museum

Since 1390, on the ground floor of the main building, the Stone Museum of Darya Noor has been opened. By visiting this museum, you can see a beautiful collection of cut stones and jewels, rare and precious gems and all kinds of handmade ornaments.

Administrative part

Like any other historical complex, in Bagh Eram there is a department as a supervisory and administrative unit, which is located next to the main building and consists of 8 rooms.

Side entertainments of Shiraz Eram Garden

One of the interesting facilities available in the Eram Garden complex is to wear the traditional and local clothes of different Iranian tribes and take a souvenir photo in the historical and beautiful environment of the garden. These photos are what will remind you of happy travel memories and bring a smile to your face in the future.

Another entertainment in Shiraz is definitely eating Shirazi faludeh or drinking traditional argijas. In a corner of Shiraz's Eram Garden, there are booths for ordering food where you can sit and enjoy your food or drink while using the space of the complex.

What are the restaurants near Eram Garden in Shiraz?

You may feel hungry after a few hours of exploring the garden and Eram mansion and look for a restaurant to rest for a while and eat delicious food. In the following article, we will introduce a number of restaurants near Bagh Eram with their addresses.

Shater Abbas restaurant

From Bagh Eram, you can reach this traditional restaurant by walking for only 15 minutes and order a variety of Iranian dishes, including kebabs, pilaf, and stews. We suggest you try the Shirazi cabbage!

• Address: Khakhosani St.

old restaurant

If you want Iranian food and at the same time, you are not interested in traditional dining room environments, you can choose the old restaurant. All kinds of kebabs and Iranian dishes are served in this restaurant.

• Address: Between Chencheneh Crossroads and TV Hill.

Bel Pasi Restaurant

If you are not interested in Iranian food, there are other options for you around Bagh Eram. Like the Belpass Italian restaurant where you can try all kinds of pizza, pasta, beef and salad.

• Address: Khaksansi St., next to Tulip coffee shop.

What hotels are near Eram Garden in Shiraz?

If you decide to stay in one of the hotels near Eram Garden during your trip, you should know that the nearest hotel is about 2 kilometers away from this garden; Of course, this distance can be traveled by car in less than 5 minutes. In the following, we will introduce you to some of the hotels near Bagh Eram. To get to know The best hotels in Shirazrefer to Flytoday tourism magazine.

Pars Shiraz Hotel

This four-star hotel has one of the best locations in Shiraz in terms of accessibility. In addition to being close to Eram Garden, Pars Hotel is also not far from Hafiziyah and Koran Gate. It has good amenities and meets your expectations from a hotel.

• Address: Shiraz, Karim Khan Zand St., opposite Palestine St.

Chamran Hotel, Shiraz

This five-star hotel, which is considered one of the tallest buildings in Shiraz, is less than 4 km away from Shiraz's Eram Garden. This hotel provides you with an attractive and peaceful stay with a spectacular view of Qasr al-Dasht gardens and the rest of the city.

• Address: Shiraz, Shahid Chamran Blvd.

Karim Khan Zand Hotel

This luxury four-star hotel is less than 4 km away from Eram Garden and is one of the most modern hotels in Shiraz. By staying in this hotel, you will also experience a traditional integrated atmosphere, which will make a memorable trip for you along with very good services, facilities and access.

• Address: Shiraz, Rudaki St.

Eram garden A small paradise in the middle of Shiraz

Visiting Eram Garden in Shiraz is never repeated and the energy and beauty of the space will impress you in a new way every time. If you go to Shiraz in spring, don't miss seeing the blossoms and smelling the smell of spring oranges. If you were in Shiraz in the summer, don't forget to see the serenity of the garden and the cool water flow in its streams.

If you visit Shiraz in autumn, be sure to experience walking on the beautiful Eram Boulevard and seeing the beautiful autumn picture of the garden. If you visit the garden in winter, enjoy its stunning snowy scenery. Sightseeing places in Shiraz There are many; In this article, we introduced Eram Garden of Shiraz and its different parts. Now it's your turn to write us about your pure experiences of visiting this attraction.

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