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Tomb of Hafez

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Memorial park

One of the Best Places To Visits in Shiraz


Address

Fars Province, Shiraz, District 3، خیابان حافظیه، JHG5+899, Iran

Contact

+98 71 3228 4552

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (6.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 9 PM

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  • 5/5 MOHAMMAD k. 1 year ago on Google
    I can't say what kind of peace you will experience in this place. I recommend that you visit Hafez's tomb at least once in your life.
    48 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RAJEEV KUMAR R. 2 months ago on Google • 390 reviews New
    Hafez the greatest master of Persian lyric poetry and the literary giant of the 14th century in the west and central Asia, was born in Shiraz, lived all his life here, sang its praises in unsurpassed verse and was buried in a garden known after him as the Hafezieh, in the northeast part of the city. The wide appeal of this poet among all Persian-speaking people make his tomb a cherished placed, visited by all. This mausoleum was rebuilt in the early 1950s. A flight of stone steps reaches to the tomb under a tiled cupola resembling a dervish’s hat. The tombstone is beautifully inscribed with two of Hafez’s poems or Ghazals. Visitors to the tomb can still, as they have done for centuries, take the omens, or faals, by picking a page at random from a volume of Hafez, kept for this purpose.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammad K. 10 months ago on Google • 296 reviews
    A must to see!!! Probably the most celebrated Persian poet, whether among Iranians or literature enthusiasts from around the world, is Khaje Shams al-din Mohammad known as Hafez. Tomb of Hafez is locally called Hafeziyeh. The current mausoleum was designed in 1935 by Andre Godard, a French architect, with the help of some Iranian architects. It consists of an octagonal pavilion structure topped with a hat-shaped dome. Highly recommended!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 YUOSEF I. 7 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Hafez Mausoleum known as Hafeziya, Shiraz, Iran, in memory of the famous Persian poet Hafez. The city of Shiraz is like a dream land with historical places and a very amazing past. Many famous poets lived in this city. This is the precious poet of Persian language named Khwaja Shamsuddin Muhammad bin Bahauddin Hafiz Shirazi, who was born in this city in 727 AH. Hafez died in this city after 65 years. This person's poems are very famous even in western countries and many of her poems are translated and read by them. Hafez is called the founder of Persian poetry and 20 seals are named after this poet. This special day is when all lovers around the world cherish it. Although Hafez died in 792, her tomb was built in the following years. For the first time, a person named Mohammad Yaghmai decided to build this tomb. This person was the ruling minister of Fars at that time. April is the best time to travel to Shiraz and visit the sights of Shiraz. because at this time the orange trees have blossomed and their smell has filled the whole city. The fifteenth of Ardibehesht month is also considered Shiraz day. The cost of visiting Hafiziyah: for domestic tourists and for foreign tourists is 50 tomans.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mubeen M. 1 year ago on Google
    Tomb of Hafez is like a holy site for many Iranians who regard Hafez as the greatest poet ever lived. The place is extremely clean and well organized. It gets packed by visitors and locals towards the evening. It's a quiet place. Hafez's poetry playing in the background has a calming affect despite the crowd. The place also has a nice cafe and a couple of souvenir shops within the complex.
    15 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 hamidreza k. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most famous Iranian poems is Hafez. The best time to visit is evening.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 danial s. 2 months ago on Google • 73 reviews New
    Only love can define what is going on in this place Its my favorite calm home when I visit Shiraz
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abi DR P. 2 months ago on Google • 116 reviews New
    As a foreigner with an Iranian partner, I had heard many things about Hafez and his poetry (and poetry in general) being central to Iranian culture. It was a pleasure and a privilege to be able to attend Hafezie and find out more about his poetry and poems. It helped to have my partner’s family with me to talk through their own experiences as a family with Hafez’s poems. Seems like there is usually lots of people visiting. Lots to see - not just his tomb, but also little stores, and a public library. Worth a stop by!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sakalain M. 1 year ago on Google
    A very spiritual vibe and a nice place to pay respect to Hafez the great poet
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eduardo P. 1 year ago on Google
    Gorgeous mausoleum of one of Persia's greatest poets, Hafez. The central gazebo and the tomb itself (the latter sculpted out of a piece of marble) are especially beautiful, as are the gardens surrounding them.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ehsan N. 6 months ago on Google
    Most famous and one of the most historical places of Shiraz. Worth it to visit👍
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David D. 2 years ago on Google
    A famous Persian poet, Hafez, is buried here. Plenty of Iranians come to pay their respects to a beloved poet and there are verses of his work inscribed on his tomb. Without knowing the poet, tourists may get less out of this than others, but it is still wonderful to see how much the Iranians treasure their spectacular literary heritage. Nearby is the mausoleum of the power Qavam family, as well as other eminent people of Shiraz, including the archaeologist who did much of the excavation of Persepolis.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dragos Bogdan N. 5 years ago on Google
    The 8 (eight) marble columns surrounding the tomb itself have a timely significance. Why don't you discover it by visiting the place? You will be very surprised by the crowds gathering, at all times, at the tomb of this mystical poet of Persia...
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DrJ 4 months ago on Google • 79 reviews
    Over 500 year old monument paying homage to one of the best poets of all time, Hafez Shirazi. It's a must visit for history and literature lovers.

  • 5/5 Hosna S. 4 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Tomb of Hafez is in the north of Shiraz. Unfortunately it is always crowded but it's beautiful and worth it . When you are inside the tomb, don't forget to look at the roof. Magnificent. The ticket price is cheap for Iranian. There are few different areas there,You can walk through each one and feel the positive energy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reza Sattarzadeh N. 1 year ago on Google
    Any trip to Shiraz is incomplete without a visit to Hafeziyeh. Hafez is one if the mostly quoted Persian poet whose poems in praise of love and life has captivated many generations of Iranian throughout the centuries after his death. His tomb is a place to find solace for people deeply in love with his poetry.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vahid P. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best tourist places in Shiraz, I enjoyed remaining here for half of a day!🤩
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mohammad h. 1 year ago on Google
    He was very big poet and becusee of atmosfer of his tomb evryone can relax for few hours
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A. M. 5 years ago on Google
    The mausoleum of Hafez, the great poet of Persia, is a must-see place when you go to Shiraz. The poet's tomb is surrounded by an amazing garden of flowers and citrus trees which spread a lovely smell around. As the poet clearly predicted in a line of his poetry, the site of his tomb is now a frequently visited place for the world's "rends" (a Persian word which cannot be comfortably translated into a single or bunch of Persian words, let alone other languages. But to give you a hint, the word could include, among others, the following: "smart," "lover," "mystic," "dervish" and "wise").
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mahdi A. 8 months ago on Google
    The Tomb of Hafez (Persian: آرامگاه حافظ), commonly known as Hāfezieh (حافظیه), are two memorial structures erected on the northern edge of Shiraz, Iran, on the memory of the celebrated Persian poet Hafez. The open pavilion structures are situated in the Musalla Gardens on the north bank of a seasonal river and house the marble tomb of Hafez. The present buildings, built in 1935 and designed by the French architect and archaeologist André Godard, are at the site of previous structures, the best-known of which was built in 1773. The tomb, its gardens, and the surrounding memorials to other significant figures are a focus of tourism in Shiraz. Wikipedia
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H B. 1 year ago on Google
    Khwāje Shams-od-Dīn Moḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī, known by his pen name Hafez and as "Hafiz", was a Persian lyric poet, whose collected works are regarded by many Iranians and other well known international prominent literature figures as a pinnacle of Persian literature.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jina K. 5 months ago on Google
    It had a certain peace and I think it was the prettiest place in Shiraz and if you once come to Shiraz you should visit Tomb of Hafez.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emre K. 1 year ago on Google
    The most meaningful place in Shiraz for me. The tomb of the great poet Hafez Shirazi. I sat and read Hafiz's poems for a while.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vida D. 3 years ago on Google
    I visit there about 2 years ago in Nowroz time. It was so crowded that I could not take a good photo without people! A beautiful poem is engraved on the tombstone of Hafez which I like this part : بر سر تربت من با می و مطرب بنشین تا به بویت ز لحب رقص کنان برخیزم Translate: Beside my tomb bring minstrels and wine My spirit will then dance to music and scent of the cup
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 sina M. 2 years ago on Google
    It was nice But if you want to visit here I recommend you to visit at early hours, because it gets really crowded
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kaby R. 3 years ago on Google
    I think it's only interesting for those who have been riding Hafez poems. Otherwise , objectively, it's not that beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatemeh S. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous structure and gardens! Take a moment to walk around the garden, listen to his poems played from speakers and think about what Hafez was trying to say through his sp spectacularl poems
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Fariborz Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Must see place in Shiraz city , Fars province , IRAN.

  • 5/5 anita b. 1 year ago on Google
    A good place with a special atmosphere and the best place to visit in Shiraz. The dome of Hafez has 8 columns, which means that Hafez lived in the 8th century . The graves of the Qawam family are also there.

  • 5/5 Jalal R. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning persian architecture with a literary vibe. There is also cool good-taste traditional Persian music being played all the time.

  • 5/5 mo a. 9 months ago on Google
    Hafez's tomb is one of the most famous attractions in Shiraz, which is very attractive for history and literature lovers.

  • 5/5 Hamed H. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing vibe, especially in the afternoon. It makes you forget about all the stress and pressure and just relax after a work day. Overall a great place to visit while in Shiraz.

  • 5/5 reza a. 1 year ago on Google
    The city is one of the first places tourists visit. As traditional music is released, the atmosphere of this place becomes very mystical, provided that you visit it in private.

  • 5/5 Leily G. 1 month ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    When you say Shiraz, Hafez is with this city😇A magical place full of positive vibe and energy. During our stay in Shiraz, we visited this place several times.


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Amenities


  • Activities
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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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