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Shahcheragh Holy Shrine

Tourist attraction Mosque Shrine Pilgrimages place

One of the Best Places To Visits in Shiraz


Address

JG5V+V82 District 8, Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran

Website

shahecheragh.ir

Contact

+98 71 3213 1368

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (4.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 Mirosław S. 7 years ago on Google
    The most beutiful shrine in Iran IMHO (I haven't seen them all, of course). I arrived here before 11 pm, such night sightseeing was more attractive than during a day. All lights were on, it was after the rain and on the ground lights were reflecting / shining / glowing in puddles. The view was breathtaking. Just take a look at my photos.
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel R. 1 year ago on Google
    This shrine was gorgeous. The mirrors all over made it gorgeous, like I was stepping into a diamond room. It took them a while to get my chador, but I guess it was because I was a guest. And I had to get a special one for some reason.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurynas G. 4 years ago on Google
    I was a bit sceptical about going to see yet another mosque during our trip, but it was really stunning, so I was very happy that we finally decided to come here. Sadly we did not have a lot of time to wander around and you really need some, cause the complex is massive. There are short tours for tourists to tell couple details about the place
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Merve E. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place, such peaceful and serene atmosphere... There's free tourist information service where you can get information about everything. Actually, we were said that it was compulsory for foreign tourists to be accompanied by an attendant who provides information for free, and it was really helpful. The place that I love the most in Shiraz.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P M. 2 years ago on Google
    The site was given this name due to the nature of the discovery of the site by Ayatullah Dastghā'ib (the great grandfather of the contemporary Ayatullah Dastghā'ib). He used to see light from a distance and decided to investigate the source. He found that the light was being emitted by a grave within a graveyard. The grave that emitted the light was excavated, and a body wearing an armor was discovered. The body was wearing a ring saying al-‘Izzatu Lillāh, Ahmad bin Mūsā, meaning "The Pride belongs to God, Ahmad son of Musa". Thus it became known that this was the burial site of the sons of Mūsā al-Kādhim.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 azar a. 2 years ago on Google
    Although Shahcheragh is a holly place and most visitors are religious people who come for pray and forgiveness, but the decoration is spectacular for everyone. No matter you believe in heiab or not, you must wear chador to be allowed to enter. It may be not comfortable but values to visit this shiny and bright place. All walls and ceilings cover by tiny colorful mirrors. Yard of that is a grave stone which is too expensive to buy. From 25000USD to 50000 USD for a tomb. Obviously, just well -offs can pay for their valuable corpus to be buried in this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Meylemans P. 4 years ago on Google
    You have to visit the Shah Cheragh shrine in the evening. With the artificial light you will imagine yourself in a story of 1001 nights. There will also be lots of Iranian people that come here to tribute honor to the Shah. The access is free and you will be asked if which language you speak, so that they organise a guide (also free) for you to explain and discuss. It has been a wonderful experience visiting the shrine and talking to people.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohammad T. 2 years ago on Google
    3rd biggest holy shrines in Shiraz, Iran after Qom and Mashhad
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trisha D. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful space of shimmering glass, millions of carefully placed slivers decorate this special space. One of the most beautiful and impressive shrines ever
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 online j. 1 year ago on Google
    A peaceful environment with a pleasant and spiritual atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CC T. 7 months ago on Google
    Another good spot in Shiraz to visit. Located directly at the main road. It's walkable if you are staying nearby District 8. What's interesting is that you will find yourself looking at the ceiling most of the time, because it is so beautiful. Sit down at one corner and just start the wall ceiling around you. I recommend visit during the evening time. Then, head out to grab some snacks nearby the streets. It's also walkable.

  • 5/5 Esra �. 7 months ago on Google
    Beware of the enchanting effect of the place! You could spend some time mesmerized by the beauty of it, lifting your spiritual senses high up. The mosque and the shrine were decorated in accordance with what the name stands for "The King of Lights". It is kind of a smaller area similar to the one in Qom (Fatemeh Masumeh's mosque+shrine). The best thing is they assign the tourists with personnel that informs you of the place and the people named after it, which is a service we'd very be pleased to have in Qom as well. :) Be mindful that if you're a female tourist, the personnel in the security makes you wear "Chador" (full cover hijab), but it has a great feeling to it.

  • 5/5 Manuel K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Amazing! This has really grabbed me by surprise. This is something new for sure. Can not compare it to some grand mosque or so.. Best to visit at Golden hour/sunrise/twilight. No bags allowed, but there is deposit besides, for free. Entry is for free. Foreigners are only allowed with a guide (free). You might have to wait a few minutes until an available guide arrives. Opening hours for foreigners is 8:30am to 9:30pm

  • 5/5 alireza f. 10 months ago on Google
    There is a real traditional home that we can feel pure love and light, It has very respectable hosts also special place for chilling,art and more than things like them ( recommended for chill and calm people )

  • 5/5 Pathik B. 11 months ago on Google
    All foreigners can get a special guided tour for free. Let them know at the entrance.

  • 3/5 Alireza D. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice place only at sunset time. In morning or noon time I don't recommend. For foreigners you need ask the guard to send local guide of themselves.

  • 5/5 Hashim F. 1 year ago on Google
    Stunning shrine. A must visit in Shiraz. A beautiful courtyard to sit and contemplate. It isnt too busy, so enjoyed all my visits.

  • 4/5 Fatih E. 1 year ago on Google
    Imagine a temple covered with mirrors all around, there you are, entrance is free charge.

  • 5/5 Alexandru I. 1 year ago on Google
    Closed to non-muslim, you can still snick in and gaze at the splendid decorations.

  • 4/5 hamidreza k. 2 years ago on Google
    The most famous religious attraction in Shiraz. It is located in the heart of the historical part of the city. The mirror work of the shrine is too attractive!


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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